Government offices in Odisha to function with 50% employees till January 31

Government offices will function with 50% employees from January 7 to January 31 amid rising COVID-19 cases, the Odisha government said. "Departments/ Head of offices may decide the manner of selection of employees who will attend office," the official order states. Essential offices and services like Odisha State Disaster Management Authority, police, fire, health, and others have been exempted.