Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the Covid-19 infection, the Odisha government has issued a fresh set of guidelines to maintain law and order and communal harmony in view of the upcoming Shardiya Navratri, Vijayadashami, Dussehra festivals.
Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Jena told media persons that in the twin city of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, the night curfew timing has been revised.
“The timing for the night curfew in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from October 11 to 20 will be from 8 PM to 5 AM. During the night curfew essential services will be allowed as mentioned in the guidelines for the month of September,” SRC Jena said.
“The new guidelines will remain in force till 5 AM on November 1, 2021. The district administrations, municipal commissioners, and police have to ensure the guidelines are followed strictly,” he added.