Odisha Govt Bans Movement of Buses, Trains to Puri
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has banned the movement of buses and passenger trains to Puri district from 9PM, June 22 to 2 PM, June 24. The Office of Special Relief Commissioner has issued an order in this regard. “Whereas, it is felt that restriction of movement of all buses and passenger trains to the district [...]
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has banned the movement of buses and passenger trains to Puri district from 9PM, June 22 to 2 PM, June 24.
The Office of Special Relief Commissioner has issued an order in this regard.
“Whereas, it is felt that restriction of movement of all buses and passenger trains to the district of Puri is required in view of smooth conduct of the Car Festival (Rath Yatra) to be held in Puri commencing on 23.06.2020 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 24 (a) and (D) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the State Executive Committee (SEC) do hereby order that no passenger train and private or public buses other than those carrying personnel on Government duty/ police and vehicles on emergency services shall be allowed entry into the jurisdiction of Puri district during the period from 09.00 PM of 22.06.2020 to 02.00 PM of 24.06.2020”, the order reads.
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