Bhubaneswar: Curfew in Balasore Municipality has been partially lifted in some areas as normalcy restored in the violence-hit region.
The district administration has revoked the curfew completely from areas under the Industrial police station while extended till Saturday mid-night in Sahadevkhunta and Town police stations areas with relaxation from 5AM to 2PM.
All the commercial establishments will remain opened during the relaxation period.
School and Anganwadi centres will remain closed in the municipality areas.
All entry points to the OT Road will remain closed.
The internet on mobile phones will remain restricted while the net services will be available in broadband.
The areas under Balasore civic body have been under the curfew since June 18 following a violent clash between two communities over an allegation of cow slaughter.