As TNIE reported on Thursday, over 70% of hotels and restaurants in Kerala are likely to shut by this weekend due to the non-availability of commercial LPG cylinders.
Officials said the presence of police personnel is intended to ensure smooth management of crowds and prevent any untoward incidents as residents gather to inquire about or collect their LPG cylinders ...
Reva University with over 2,500 students in its hostel and a canteen with a capacity to serve 15,000 students on a daily basis, has already started looking for an alternative option.
Industry representatives say the situation has created uncertainty for several weddings scheduled for the coming days that had been booked months in advance.