Since Odisha is prone to tropical cyclone and recurring floods, the state government has to draw a long term plan to address the issue, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.
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COVID-19: 14-day lockdown in Odisha starts today ANI | Updated: May 05, 2021 11:03 IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 5 (ANI): The 14-day lockdown announced by the Odisha government to curb the spread of COVID-19 started from today.
According to the state government, emergency services would be permitted. Vegetable and grocery shops have been allowed to open from 6 am to 12 pm along with the transportation to and from the hospitals or airport or railway station for public convenience.
The government has also allowed all Aahaar Kendras in the state to remain open during the lockdown, but the service has been restricted to take-aways only.
Meanwhile, all other regular activities, business units along with several other establishments, education institutes, commercial and public transport, and any other activities have been restricted.