INDIA bloc bandh affects normal life across Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (UNI) Normal life was affected across Odisha on Thursday as the Congress-led INDIA bloc enforced a 12-hour statewide bandh, affecting road and rail traffic, public transport, educational institutions and commercial activity. The shutdown began at 6 am and is scheduled to continue till 6 pm. Vehicular movement was severely affected as protesters staged road blockades and picketing at several junctions, leaving passengers stranded at major bus stands and railway stations. City bus services went off the road in several places, including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri, while roads wore a deserted look in many areas. Most of the…