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In a significant decision ahead of the Durga Puja festivities, the Orissa High Court on Thursday granted permission for the construction of six tall decorative gates (su-uchcha torans) across key locations in the city.

The Court's directive comes as a big relief for Puja committees and devotees, as there had been uncertainty over whether permission would be granted for large decorative structures this year.

According to the order, clearance has been given for six prominent sites in Cuttack - Ranihaat, Chandini Chowk, Badambadi, Khan Nagar, Malgodown, and Shikharpur. These locations are known for drawing massive crowds during th...