Like previous year, the historic Baliyatra in Cuttack will not be held this year too due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The district administration has taken this decision for the larger interest of public health, said Cuttack Collector Bhabani Shankar Chayani. “In view of restrictions imposed due to Covid-19, we will not be able to conduct the annual Balijatra this year. Even though the COVID-19 cases came down in the State, it has not been rooted out till now,” Chayani said. However, people can celebrate the Boita Bandana Utsav following all restrictions imposed by the State Government, he informed.