Bhubaneswar, Feb. 14 -- Bhubaneswar: All private buses in the State to stay off-road from 6 am to 1 pm on Monday in view of the Odisha bandh called by State Congress protesting the fuel prices hike, said Private Bus Owners' Association Treasurer Barada Acharya on Sunday.

Speaking to media, Acharya said, "All private buses will stay off-road from 6 am to 1 pm on Monday owing to Odisha bandh. However, the services will resume after 1 pm."

"Keeping the safety of buses and passengers into consideration, we have come up with the decision," Acharya added.

Similarly, all colleges and universities across Odisha will remain closed tomorrow in view of the bandh called by Congress, informed State Higher Education Department on Sunday.

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