Bhubaneswar, Aug. 31 -- Bhubaneswar: As part of its strategy to contain the COVID-19 spread, Odisha government on Monday issued fresh directives regarding the functioning of offices in the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.

As per the latest directive issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, all departments of Odisha government and sub-ordinate offices in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack will function with 50 per cent strength of employees (including Group A officers) during September. The move is also aimed at ensuring that the office work also does not suffer.

However, government offices will remain shut on Saturdays across the State.

The Departments/ Head of Offices in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack have been asked...