India, July 9 -- The cease work strike by Odisha bus and truck drivers' association and the nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' call given by various Trade Unions affected normal life in several parts of the state.

Drivers across Odisha continued their cease-work strike for the second day on Wednesday, as different rounds of talks between the state government and the association failed to yield any results on Tuesday.

The drivers' association continued their strike demanding a written promise or issuance of formal notification regarding the fulfilment of their demands.

Transportation services in several parts of Odisha were severely affected due to the strike of the bus and truck drivers.

In a video message, the president of Odisha Driver Mah...