India, July 16 -- In view of the statewide bandh called by the Odisha Congress tomorrow, the state government directed all officials and employees in Bhubaneswar to reach their offices before 9:30 AM as a precautionary measure.

In a letter issued to all Secretaries, R.K. Sharma, Special Secretary of the Home Department, instructed officers and staff working in key government buildings-Lok Seva Bhawan, Kharavela Bhawan, Rajiv Bhawan, Krushi Bhawan, and the Heads of Departments Building-must report before the stipulated time to ensure smooth entry and avoid disruption. The advisory was issued in anticipation of possible law and order issues during the 12-hour bandh, which begins at 6 AM on July 17.

As part of security arrangements, the f...