News from Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha .It is the biggest city and the main power corridor of Odisha. The city is famous for its ancient rich heritage especially its historic monumental temples. It is popularly known as the temple city. Because many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple.

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Covid-19 Spread: Special Focus On Rural Belts Now, Says Top Odisha Health Official

As the chain of covid transmission is fast spreading to rural areas, the government has shifted  attention to the villages in a bid to arrest the rising trend of infection.

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Cyclone Alert In Bay Of Bengal: Odisha To Face Extremely Severe Storm?

Odisha witnessed two consecutive summer cyclones, now reputed weather models sound an alert that Bay of Bengal is to brew season’s first cyclonic system in the last week of May.

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Odisha Reports 10,321 New Covid Cases, 22 Deaths In A Day

With today’s surge, the Covid-19 positive tally in Odisha rose to 6,33,302 while the death toll jumped to 2,357, informed the H&FW Department.

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Web Portal For Marriage, Funeral E-Pass; Doorstep COVID Test For Pregnant Woman

In order to facilitate licensing of marriage and funeral functions during lockdown, the Twin City Commissionerate Police on Monday launched a web based solution in association with a private farm.

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ASHA Workers To Conduct Door-To-Door COVID Survey: Naveen Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik made an important announcements following an All-Party meeting chaired by the Speaker here in the city on Monday, directing ASHA workers to conduct door-to-door COVID survey from May 24.

COVID19: Ten States Account For Over 75% Total Active Cases In India
Bhubaneswar Reports Massive Dip In Fresh COVID Cases, 864 Positives In 24 Hrs

The State capital on Monday witnessed a huge reduction in daily COVID cases after 864 new patients were reported in the smart city in the last 24 hours.

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OHRC Restricts Public Entry To Office, Calls For Online Complaint Petition

In view of the current COVID situation in the State, the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Monday restricted public entry to their office located at Toshali Bhawan in Bhubaneswar till May 31 or until further notification.

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Odisha BJP Alleges Scarce Measures To Check Covid Spread In Rural Areas, BJD Hits Back

Alleging gross mismanagement in addressing Covid situation in the State, especially in rural areas, the State BJP today putforth certain proposals to the State government which could effectively help in tackling the crisis.

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‘Vaccination At Door Step’ Rolled Out For Elderly, Divyangs In Berhampur

If you are a senior citizen or physically challenged person living in the city and worrying about how to get covid vaccine shot, just dial 73280-99324 and get your problem solved.

Renowned Odia Music Director Amarendra Mohanty Succumbs To Covid
Renowned Odia Music Director Amarendra Mohanty Succumbs To Covid

Amarendra Mohanty was under treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. His condition was critical and he was on a ventilator support for the last three days. He breathed his last today morning.

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Odisha Reports Over 10K Covid Cases, 22 Deaths In Last 24 Hours

Cuttack reported maximum 973 cases followed by Khordha (909), Sundargarh (832), Angul (606), Bolangir (505) and Nuapada (502). Kandhamal reported the lowest infection of 87.

Odisha Govt Forms Committee To Suggest Covid Preparedness For Children
Odisha Govt Forms Committee To Suggest Covid Preparedness For Children 

The committee will suggest the preparedness including augmentation of infrastructure, training of HR and formulate SOP for management of COVID-19 in paediatrics population and submit the report to the Government.

New Covid Mutant Strains More Life Threatening In Odisha: Health Experts
New Covid Mutant Strains More Life Threatening In Odisha: Health Experts

The virus is not only spreading rapidly during the second wave, but the mortality rate has also increased due to the new mutant strains, health experts observed.

Father Sells Baby For Rs 50000 In Odisha, Buyer Arrested
Father Sells Baby For Rs 50000 In Odisha, Buyer Arrested

One Tapan Palei had sold the baby to Jena last year. Acting on a tip off, police conducted a raid in Nayagarh and rescued the baby.

Covid Positive Prisoner From Jharpada Jail Dies
Covid Positive Undertrial Prisoner From Jharpada Jail Dies

An undertrial prisoner lodged at Jharpada jail succumbed to Covid-19 while undergoing treatment in Cuttack, DIGP, Prisons Subhakanta Mishra informed OTV on Sunday. 

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