SHILLONG, June 21 -- The entire town has become an extension of Iewduh (Bara Bazar), the local traditional market, of late, after a decision to reopen this marketplace has been kept in abeyance since the announcement of the nationwide lockdown due to CoViD-19 pandemic until last week when it was decided to open it partially amidst opposition.The Pine Mount Ridge Road, Circuit House, Butcher Road, Fire Brigade, the town's commercial hub - Police Bazar, Rilbong Point, Anjalee besides numerous other localities are dotted with vendors selling household items, seasonal fruits, local food item, fresh vegetables, fishes, meats and others.

Market-goers from the surrounding localities where these vendors are selling have got a dished out market r...