Bhubaneswar, Oct. 31 -- In the wake of recent tragic bus fire incidents in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, the Odisha government has decided to implement stringent fire safety measures across all buses operating in the state. The Odisha Fire Services Directorate has issued an official notification outlining a comprehensive action plan to ensure passenger safety and prevent similar mishaps.

According to the directive, awareness camps on fire safety will be organised at every major bus stand across the state. In the first phase, the focus will be on sensitising staff and owners of night buses, which are more prone to fire hazards.

All bus owners have been instructed to ensure full fire safety compliance within three months. The new guidelin...