Bhubaneswar: Night curfew will remain in force from 10 pm to 5 am in all urban areas of Odisha during the month of November and there will be no weekend shutdown, the release issued by the office of the Special Relief Commissioner said on Sunday.
All types of shops, malls will remain open from 5 am to 10 am. Religious festivals and functions will be held in accordance with the guidelines issued on August 9.
“This is a critical period as there may be a tendency to ignore COVID appropriate behaviour during festivals, resulting in large gatherings, events and fairs. It is critical to enforce adherence to guidelines to allow festivities in a cautious and same manner,” the release said.
Separate guidelines will be issued on the sale and use of firecrackers, it added.
Activities allowed during night curfew:
