No Gatherings In Offices, No Bouquets, Wish New Year Virtually: Odisha Govt’s Jan 1 Order To Employees

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday announced restrictions on gatherings and celebrations by employees inside state government offices on January 1.

A notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department directed all state government employees to avoid group movements, congregations and greetings with flower bouquets in offices on January 1.

The employees were directed to use virtual means for conveying New Year greetings to colleagues and seniors, and maintain social distancing at all times.