Due to the sudden surge in the number of covid positive cases, the Puducherry administration has decided to impose localised lockdown in 32 areas, identified on the doubling rate of positive cases in the region from August 31 to September 6.<br />'' <br />''District collector Dr.T Arun today said that grocery and vegetable shops in these areas will remain open from 6 a.m to 12 p.m.<br />'' <br />''People will not be allowed to enter the area other than to attend office duties, clinics, milk booths and pharmacies.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">All vehicular movement will be restricted during the lockdown period.</span><br />