Weekend shutdown relaxed in Odisha’s Rourkela for Nuakhai

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Aug 21, 2020 at 6:27 PM Updated On : Aug 21, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Rourkela: Weekend shutdown will be relaxed in Odisha’s Rourkela city on August 23 on the occasion of agrarian festival Nuakhai, an official order of the Special Relief Commissioner said today.

However, the denizens of the city have been asked to celebrate the festival on their house premises without any congregation. Shops in the city will remain closed on the day.

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The SRC has also advised them to maintain all COVID-19 safety protocols such as social distancing, wearing masks, proper sanitisation, etc.