Traders' body observes 12-hour bandh in Barpali

Bargarh: Normal life came to a grinding halt at Barpali in Bargarh district today following a 12-hour bandh called by the traders’ association.

The traders’ body called for the shut down demanding sub-divisional status for Barpali and establishment of a cancer hospital in the district.

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Shops, markets, various business establishments, private and educational institutions remained closed in view of the bandh. Vehicular movement in the area was also adversely affected, reports said.