Odisha’s Left parties on Thursday organised a six-hour strike against the rising fuel and other essential commodities prices. Even though the 6 AM to 12 noon 'Odisha bandh' evoked a mixed response, major businesses remained shuttered in several parts of the State. The partial COVID lockdown is in force between 2 PM and 6 AM in 10 districts of Odisha. The petrol pumps too remained closed in the city amid the protests.