The State Government on Wednesday announced relaxation of the Covid-19 pandemic-related weekend shutdown restrictions in four districts and a municipal corporation area on August 15 in view of the Independence Day celebrations.
As per an order issued by the Special Relief Commissioner’s Office, the weekend shutdown imposed in Ganjam, Khordha, Gajapati and Cuttack districts and the Rourkela Municipal Corporation would be relaxed till 11 am on August 15.
The decision was taken to allow citizens to unfurl the National Flag at their premises with the condition that not more than ten persons would congregate at any place.
The order further stated that all safety protocols such as social distancing, wearing masks, proper sanitisation shall be duly maintained during the I-Day celebrations.