Bad news for revellers: No zero night celebrations in Odisha Capital this year

Bhubaneswar: There will be no zero night celebrations in Odisha Capital this year as the pandemic situation played a dampener this year. Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Prem Chandra Chaudhary stated zero night celebrations on the New Year’s Eve will not be allowed in the city due to restrictions imposed for the month of December.

In its guidelines issued for the month of December, the State government stated large social, political, sports, cultural and religious gatherings will not be allowed till December 31.

Also, cinema halls, entertainment complexes, theatres, auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places will remain closed.