Odisha imposes night curfew in 10 districts
The Hindu
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The Odisha government on Saturday imposed night curfew in 10 districts mostly in the western region following a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases. The night curfew will come into force from Monday. “In the interest of the general public and to prevent transmission of infection, it is directed that night curfew in the districts of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Balangir, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri will be in force from April 5 till further orders,” said Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra issuing an order. All shops, commercial establishments, offices, institutions and movement of individuals will remain closed or prohibited between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., except for essential activities, the order says.More Related News