Bhubaneswar, Aug. 31 -- Bhubaneswar: A detailed strategy is being made for the conduct of Durga Puja in Bhubaneswar in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Several proposals including restricting the festivities only to observance of rituals were moved at a preparatory meeting convened by the Commissionerate Police here on Monday.

Bhubaneswar Bhasana Samiti Secretary, Dilip Mohanty informed that several issues were disussed at the meeting on Moonday as Durga Puja is one of the festivals which see a turnout of lakhs of devotees.

"As per the decisions, the Durga Puja will be celebrated in a low-key affair, but all rituals will be followed. There will be no gigantic pandals, no public darshan or house-to-house collection of donation," said Mohan...