Dharwad / Hubballi: The almost complete silence in the crowded commercial hub in twin cities reflects the willingness of the population of Hubballi-Dharwad to comply with restrictions enacted until curfew.
Spurt in Covid-19 cases in all districts have also been quoted as one reason that can prevent people from adventuring outside on Saturday.
It was the day after Makara Sankranti, which was celebrated as ‘Sankranti Kari’ in North Karnataka, residents appeared content to take part in celebrations among family members in their homes.
Meanwhile it is a habit for people to visit the fields or edge of the lake, where the rituals are usually carried out by Mark Sankranti Kari, most of the population of the twins have completed this ritual on Friday, to prevent having to step out on Saturday.
Whether the case last week, shops that sell fruits, vegetables, fuel stations, hospitals and clinics remain open, while the restaurant offers takeaway services.
However, most restaurants reported a bad business, because they were very few of their buses.
Both BRTS and North West Karnataka Road Transport Transport (NWKRTC) operate very little buses on Saturdays.
Meanwhile, the police had placed a barricade on several ways to prevent crowding.
The old PB road in the heart of Dharwad witnessed a little without the movement of people from dawn to dusk.
Apart from the compliance of the people, the police intensified the patrol on the streets of twin cities, more than that in densely populated areas, where those found wandering for no legal reasons asked to go home.
Although there was no rampant police check, residents remained at home and ventured only to buy important commodities.
Important services such as hospitals, pharmacies, allowances, vegetable and fruits, hotels and milk chambers remain open, but they receive a weak response.
However, there are several examples of people who get along without sufficient reason and the police are deployed at such a strategic violator.
NWKRTC operates basic services to other cities and districts without many passengers.
Even though automatic pedicab is available, their number is a little because of the weak movement of people.
Because of the Sankranti holiday, bank, government and private offices remain closed.
Indira Gandhi Glass House, Nrupatunga Betta, Unkal Lake Park, Sanjeevini Park and other public places are closed.