Bhubaneswar: The full dress rehearsal was held at the Exhibition Ground here this morning for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations.
As I-Day is being held in a subdued manner this year in the wake of the Covid pandemic, only three battalions are taking part in the State-level parade in Bhubaneswar.
As per the state government’s guidelines, Independence Day will be celebrated across the state amid safety measures and crowd restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reportedly, 8 platoons of the police force will be deployed at the parade site to tighten security.
The Government has relaxed the weekend shutdown in three towns till 11 am for Independence Day celebrations to allow people to unfurl National Flag at their premises.
In the three towns, not more than ten people will be allowed to assemble at any place for participating in the Independence Day celebrations, the notification said.
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