During nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, bus conductors, drivers and helpers of buses stranded at Odisha's Balasore bus terminal,facing difficulties for food and shelter. With all these difficulties around the state, Odisha armed with 'zero transmission' target against COVID-19 coupled with a proactive approach and multi-pronged strategy, seems to have slowed down the novel coronavirus spread, but the state government says it is ready for a long battle against the menace. Relevantly, Odisha drew appreciation from the Centre for being among the top two states in containing and combating the COVID-19 pandemic efficiently.