India, Feb. 6 -- In a move reflecting growing social awareness in rural areas, villagers of Bidapada under Barapada Gram Panchayat in Binjharpur block of Odisha's Jajpur district have decided to completely ban DJ music in the village.

Village takes collective decision against DJ culture The decision was taken after residents collectively acknowledged the harm caused by loud DJ music to the health and daily lives of elderly people, women and young children.

Committee formed, police informed To implement the decision effectively, villagers formed a committee and formally informed the local police station in writing about the ban. The step has been widely appreciated, with many praising the village for prioritising public health and social...