The Chief Minister today announced a schedule for opening a section of the shops in the State. Shops involved in sales and service of mobile phones would open on Sundays. Workshops, garages occupied in repair and maintenance of vehicles and associated spare parts shots would open twice a week, on Sundays and Thursdays.

Shops selling electrical appliances like fans and air conditions are also being considered for opening once in a week. The days would be announced later.

Electricians are being considered part of essential services and they now have the permission to go to houses and flats for repairing or fault rectification.