Normal life remained almost unaffected in Odisha today despite the 12-hour state-wide protest called by the Left parties and the Congress to protest the demonetisation of high value currency notes. Vehicular and rail movement were normal in capital city Bhubaneswar and other parts of the state. <br/><br/>All the government and private offices, business establishments and private organisations remained open except educational institutions. The protesters staged demonstration at various places. <br/><br/>The activists of several political parties and organisations today held demonstrations in front of the office of Reserve Bank of India at Bhubaneswar protesting against ban of high currency notes and problems people face due to this decision of the Centre. In Puri, the activists of Left parties also held protest rally demanding withdrawal of decision on note ban.