Bhubaneswar, May 18 -- Extending the ongoing lockdown till June 1, 2021, the Odisha government on Tuesday made stricter arrangements both for the public sector and private sector organisations.

As per the press release issued by the Odisha Special Relief Commissioner, barring essential services like police, home guards, civil defence, fire and emergency services, disaster management, prisons, excise and municipal services, all other departments of State Government will work with not more than 10% staff or as directed by Government in General Administration & Public Grievance Department from time to time."

Similarly, the district administration and treasury (including field offices of the Accountant General) will function with restricted...