Bhubaneswar: To maintain social distancing in an effective manner and prevent spread of COVID-19, the Odisha government on Friday ordered for immediate closure of all liquor shops until further orders.
Earlier in the day, it had asked all stand-alone restaurants, bars, coffee shops, canteens, eateries to down shutters and imposed restrictions on congregation of more than seven persons at any place in the state.






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