
Stricter night curfew in Bhubaneswar-Cuttack for Dussera
The Hindu
The cities are a major attraction for tourists and local residents during Durga Puja
The Odisha government on Thursday clamped night curfew in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack for 10 days from October 11 to October 20, keeping the upcoming Dussera festival in mind.
Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are a major attraction for tourists and local residents during Durga Puja. Pandals come up at more than 200 places in the two urban centres, with devotees jostling for a glimpse of the idols.

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