Odisha Govt Bans Fircrackers; Extends Night Curfew Till Nov 1
To protect the health of the citizens amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Odisha government on September 30 banned the sale and usage of firecrackers during this festive month. Besides, the government said that the night curfew will continue in urban areas from 10 PM to 5 AM between October 1 to November 1. However, the curfew in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack will start from 8 PM between October 11-20.