DEHRADUN, March 28 -- Amidst the lockdown that has left a large number of people stranded in places other than home town or district, Uttarakhand Government has announced relief to people of Uttarakhand. Those stranded in districts other than their home district can now travel home. Such people have been allowed to travel in their own cars or cabs to their destination within the state on Tuesday, 31 March from 8 am to 8 pm. However, no public transport will be available to help people on 31 March in reaching their destinations. Such a decision will come as a major relief to those who are posted elsewhere other than their home district and are stuck due to the lockdown.

The shops selling essential items and food stuff will continue to be...