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Overcrowding

Free for all: Covid norms go for toss in local trains

Not only physical distancing, but even masks were not apparent as a large number of commuters flouted the norms. Taking a tough stand, the Eastern Railway fined 500 commuters in the two days of resumption of local train services.

Odisha Government moves to enhance capacity of prisons

Currently, the 87 jails in the State have the full capacity to house 19,824 prisoners. However, a large number of prisons in Odisha are experiencing beyond 20% overcrowding and a substantial number beyond 50% of overcrowding.