Odisha: Strict vigilance for zero night, New Year celebrations

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Published By : Prameya News Bureau | December 30, 2021 IST

Bhubaneswar, Dec 30: Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena on Thursday directed the district collectors, municipal commissioners, and SPs to keep strict vigilance on the crowd and gathering in public places for zero night and New Year celebrations in Odisha. The state government has already imposed restrictions for the containment of Covid-19. It said in case of violation of Covid-19 protocols, heavy penalties may be imposed as decided by the local authorities. Notably, the state government on Thursday issued Covid guidelines for the month of January. It said picnic in parks, nature clubs, beaches and other picnic spots will not be allowed. “Zero Night celebration, Welcome to New Year and Christmas Celebration in hotels, clubs, restaurants, parks, convention halls, Kalyan Mandaps, etc. is completely banned across the State. No celebration other than marriage (but not receptions and ancillary functions) is allowed across the State. Funeral rites are allowed with due COVID-19 protocols,” the guidelines said. “There shall be strict vigilance on crowding and gathering during the above occasions. No community feast is also allowed. No social gathering, rallies, orchestras, dances and other cultural programmes shall be permitted,” it said.

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