Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Odisha government prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers during the festive season while extended the night curfew in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 8 pm to 5 am from October 11 to October 20.
According to the state government order, it is announced that with the view to protect the health of the general public and to curb the spread of infection, the sale and use of firecrackers shall remain prohibited during the festive month.
The state government further extended the night curfew between 10 pm and 5 am for a month from October 1 to November 1, 2021, in all urban areas of the state except for the twin cities.
The state government order further added that all religious festivals/functions will be observed in a restricted manner, considering the local COVID situation. District authorities will take the decision and may impose restrictions on the entry of devotees into religious places or places of worship. It further said local authorities may decide the number of persons to attend any religious festival/ ritual/ puja in their jurisdictions with strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.
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