Bhubaneswar: The state government on Thursday directed its employees in the city to come to offices by 9.30 am in view of the ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Friday against the farm laws.
Stating the precautionary measures being taken on the day, Special Secretary of Home Department, Santosh Bala in a letter to secretaries of different departments said the front gates of the Lok Seva Bhawan will be closed at 10.15 AM.
The officers and employees working in the Lok Seva Bhawan, Kharavela Bhawan, Rajiv Bhawan and the Heads of Department Building have been directed to reach the offices by 9.30 AM to facilitate their smooth entry.
The letter further stated that identity cards and passes of the employees and visitors will be strictly checked and car pass will not be permitted. Besides, entry of visitors to these office buildings will be restricted.
