Mangaluru : The lockdown in Mangaluru will continue even on Sunday, March 29 said, District in-charge minister Kota Srinivas Poojary on Saturday, March 28.

Addressing media, he said, Around 400 businessmen in the district will be invited to discuss the food supply at home. Social distancing is a must now and hence the lockdown has to continue. Milk parlours and pharmacies will be open as usual, and supply of gas cylinder, petrol pump will not be effected. Transportation of essential commodities will not be affected.

Labour department will be come forward to help destitute. Alternative arrangements will be made for destitute in school and hostels.

We have thought of doorstep delivery of groceries through app based system, For any help, people can call 1077, a toll free number.

Speaking to reporters, nodal officer V Ponnuraj said that Mangaluru-Kasargod highway has not been opened for all,  As of now, it is impossible to connect to Kerala state. Hence, only goods trucks carrying essential commodities are being let in,” he said.