Bhubaneswar, June 16 -- In a major announcement on Wednesday, Odisha Chief Secretary Suresh Mohapatra announced measures to gradually reopen the State following a drop in COVID19 cases.

Odisha Begins Unlock After Weeks In Lockdown

Odisha Chief Secretary Announces Gradual Reopening

Essential Business Hours Extended From 6AM to 6PM in 17 districts

In Rest 13 Districts, Essential Business Hours: 6AM to 1PM

Weekend Shutdown, Night Curfew To Continue

Guidelines Issued Till July 1st

Category A districts - Essential Business Hours - 6AM -5PM

1. Sundergarh

2. Jharsuguda

3. Bargarh

4. Sambalpur

5. Deogarh

6. Kalahandi

7. Bolangir

8. Nuapada

9. Subarnapur

10. Ganjam

11. Gajapati

12. Kandhamal

13. Boudh

14. Koraput

15. Nabarang...