Odisha Govt Allows One-Hour Relaxation During Weekend Shutdown

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday announced one-hour relaxation during the weekend shutdown, beginning April 24.

Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena said the weekend shutdown will be relaxed from 5 am to 6 am to allow people to go for a morning walk, jogging, and cycling, on Saturdays and Sundays.

“The night curfew will continue till 5 am on Saturday and thereafter weekend shutdown will be imposed from 6 am after the one-hour relaxation for fitness activities. The shutdown will continue till 5 am on Monday,” he said.

Essential services and permitted activities will be allowed during this period.

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The shutdown is being enforced in all urban areas of Odisha to break the infection chain by restricting the movement of people.

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