chandigarhUpdated: Aug 24, 2020 22:44 ISTSeeing no let-up in Covid-19 cases, the UT administration on Monday extended the odd-even rule in 12 congested markets of the city up to September 3. It was on August 8 that the odd-even system for opening shops was reintroduced in 10 congested markets, besides the internal market of Sector 8 that houses various eateries. Later, the order was extended to the electronics market of Sector 18, too. Tarandeep Singh, proprietor of Burgrill, said, “How will we pay rent if we can only open two days a week? “It is unfeasible for markets to open for just two to three times a week, and non-essential businesses will die.

Source: Hindustan Times August 24, 2020 17:15 UTC