Cyclone Dana: Court Instructs Cuttack Authorities to Eliminate Bamboo Structures and Hoardings; Raises Concern Over 'Artificial Scarcity' of Essential Commodities: Orissa High Court

In a crucial order issued by the Orissa High Court on October 22, 2024, urgent measures have been mandated to mitigate the risks posed by the impending Cyclone DANA. The court convened via hybrid arrangement to address the immediate threat posed by numerous bamboo structures remaining from the recent Durga Puja Festival. Background of the Case The matter was brought to the court's attention by Mr. Bijay Kumar Dash, Advocate…