Thanjavur’s tender coconut sellers struggle to keep their business afloat in lockdown Thanjavur: R. Kannan’s shop is located near the Thanjavur Big Temple; he is now facing financial loss because his tender coconut business has come down to 50 percent after the lockdown was imposed. “We get a lot of customers as it’s near the Thanjavur […]
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Petrol bunk owners feel that reduction in bunk timings will also help their staff. Thanjavur: Restrictions on petrol bunks will help to reduce the spread of Covid-19, says police. Police officer Aya Pillai who is patrolling the Sengipatti area and controlling unnecessary vehicular movement there said, “Placing restrictions on petrol bunks will definitely reduce movement of […]
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Business running in loss amid the pandemic, say coconut thatch shop owners. Thanjavur: Thatch shop owners in Thanjavur and Pudukottai district saw a dip in customer base due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Sakthivel from Sakthi coconut thatch shop said, “Before the pandemic, I would get around 40 customers every week but now with the restrictions […]
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Rising number of Covid cases and weekend curfew affects the income of barbers. The compensation promised by the government still remains a promise Bengaluru: Barbers in the city did not receive the compensation that was promised by the Government. Shaiks from Truefitt & Hill said, “Government should provide compensation and make sure everyone who applies […]
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Government restrictions on events impacted the tent businesses. Bengaluru: Tent wholesalers struggles to sustain their business after the pandemic. Sudhakar, owner of Bharath Tent Wholesaler, said that he is getting only 30percent business after Covid-19. “I started this business in 1994. The income I used to get in 1994 is equal to what I am […]
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Tourism-based businesses in Thanjavur are badly impacted due to fewer tourists. Thanjavur: Tourism-dependent businesses in Thanjavur district are facing losses.Tourist guide Sundar said,“I used to earn minimum Rs.1000 per day, but now it’s not possible as no tourists are visiting like earlier. I usually guide domestic tourists from December to February every year.” Murugan, a […]
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High-beam and bright headlights pose challenges for bus drivers in the night. Thanjavur: Driving at night and dealing with bright headlights is a tough task say, bus drivers. Alagarsamy, a bus driver said that he usually slows down when he faces bright LED lights because he is unable to see the vehicles on his side […]
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Twelve photocopy shops in and around Chathiram Bus stand struggle to run their business amid the pandemic. Tiruchirappalli: Owners of photocopy shops around Chathiram bus stand said they find it difficult to pay rent as their business has nearly come to a standstill because no schools and colleges are open. Sri Vasan Printer’s owner R […]
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