19th January 2009 - Total shutdown in Phulbani

Phulbani, the district headquarter town of troubled Kandhamal district observed a near total bandh today in response to the call given by the District Bar Association. Streets wore a deserted look as all commercial establishments and banks remained closed right through the 12-hour bandh.
The Bar had given the call to protest against the failure of the administration in ensuring proper supply of essential commodities including LPG over the last three years and the recent cancellation of a gas dealership.