Chennai, May 4 (IANS): The lockdown relaxations in non-containment zones has resulted in life slowly limping back here and in other places in Tamil Nadu.

The roads which were deserted ever since the lockdown was implemented in March saw movement of two wheelers and private cars as public transport including taxis and autos are still banned.

The government had permitted central and state government offices with 33 per cent staff strength.

As grocery stores were given time extension till 5 p.m. to do business there were no queues at the shops as it used to be earlier, said shop owners.

The state government had allowed opening of hardware stores - outlets selling plumbing and bathroom items – as some opened for business after a long gap.

In the state capital, the main arterial road - Anna Salai - which was closed for traffic for the past couple of days was opened to public. However police allowed only those persons with legitimate reasons to use the road.

As per government orders, malls, movie theatres, temples, schools, colleges continued to be closed.