Thiruvananthapuram: On the occasion of Karkitaka Vavubali on July 17, the District Collector has issued an order banning the operation of all liquor shops in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Varkala Municipality, Aruvikara and Perungadavila Gram Panchayat limits.
The order is for the safety of people including women who come to Bali Tarpanam. The ban has been imposed from midnight on July 16 to 2 pm on July 17.
