Udupi: “As marriages are becoming a spot for Covid spread in the district, from May 25 onwards, no marriage functions can be held until June 7,” stated Udupi deputy commissioner G Jagadeesha.

The DC, who attended a video conference with district in-charge minister Basavaraj Bommai and MLAs of the district on Monday, May 24 reported, “No permission will be issued for marriages till June 7 in the district. I request people to kindly postpone the weddings scheduled. Many are testing positive after attending weddings. No permission will be given for engagement, Mehendi and other functions. The criminal case will be filed if such programs are held. The case will be filed against those who attend the wedding also”.

He added that as bakery owners have requested permission to let them open the shops as there are perishable items, bakeries can be opened on Wednesdays from 6 am to 10 am, and owing to the cyclone, shops dealing with electrical items can operate from 6-10 a.m. The DC also appealed to the public with folded hands that the next 15 days are vital for everyone’s life. He urged that everyone has to follow the Covid guidelines.