Bhubaneswar, Dec. 7 -- Even though the Odisha government has banned single-use plastic bags, the rule has gone for a toss in Cuttack as there is a free run in the circulation of the item in the Millenium City.

In a bid to curb the grave environmental issues arising due to the rampant use of single-use plastic bags, the government had enacted the ban rule across the State on October 2, 2019.

The rule was sternly implemented initially for a few days. However, following the outbreak of Covid-19, there was a shift in focus with the local administration, and complacency crept in gradually.

As a result, rampant use of these polythene bags resurfaced in Cuttack markets. These non-biodegradable bags continue to be used in the city without any ...