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Bhubaneswar, May 23 The Odisha government has banned consumption of Ganja at Shiva shrines across the state.The Odia Language, Literature and Culture department has directed all collectors and SPs to implement the ban.Following a request by Anant Balia Trust priests, Culture department director Dillip Routray has asked all collectors and superintendents of police to take necessary measures to stop the consumption of the contraband on Lord Shiva shrine premises."As per my perception, use of any kind of psychotropic substances should be banned in all places of worship. So, my department has issued the instructions to the collectors and SPs," said state Excise and Culture Minister Aswini Patra.If anyone is found violating the rule, legal action will be taken against him/her, Patra warned.Welcoming the move, Padma Shri Baba Balia said, "We have written a letter to the Centre and Odisha government requesting a ban on ganja at Shiva shrines as consuming ganja is injurious to health. Thanks to the Odisha government for the move."Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

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Politics :Odisha govt bans ganja at Shiva shrines

Bhubaneswar, May 23 The Odisha government has banned consumption of Ganja at Shiva shrines across the state. The ... ...