Amidst reports that the government is actively considering to raise the daily limit of pilgrims to Sabarimala, a high-level committee meeting has assessed the preparations in place at Sannidhanam for accommodating more pilgrims in the coming days. The meeting, convened by Sabarimala ADM Arun K. Vijayan and presided over by Special Officer B. Krishnakumar, expressed satisfaction at the preparations for darsan in line with the COVID-19 protocol as well as at the functioning of various departments.Speaking on the occasion, the ADM noted that the pilgrimage season was progressing under great caution. Allays fearsOn the occasion, he also sought to allay fears over reports of a temporary employee testing positive at Sannidhanam and said the patient and his primary contact had been transferred to a COVID-19 first-line treatment centre. Also, steps had been initiated to quarantine those associated with them.The meeting, held late on Monday, also discussed the proposals by various departments on what should be done in case of an increase in footfall. It further decided to expand the COVID-19 protocol committee and made it mandatory for the officials on duty to adhere to the pandemic guidelines.Directive to tradersThe employees of the temporary shops at Sabarimala have been directed to… Read full this story
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