News from Odisha

Odisha: 3 Critical In Sonepur Road Mishap
Odisha: 3 Critical In Sonepur Road Mishap

Vehicular movement on the route was disrupted for several hours after a tree uprooted and fell in the middle of the road following the accident forcing hundreds of vehicles stranded on both sides of the road.

Covid cases
Covid-19: After dip in daily spike, Odisha sees surge in new cases with 10982 fresh infections, 17 deaths 

After witnessing a steady decline in number of daily covid-19 cases,  Odisha once again registered an upswing in the infection figures with 10982 people testing positive for the virus in last 24 hours,  causing significant worry for the State which is currently under lockdown to check rising cases.

Commissionerate Police
Commissionerate Police Launches Helpline Number To Redress Grievances Of Senior Citizens

In a bid to redress the grievances of senior citizens in the Twin Cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, the Commissionerate Police introduced a helpline number on Tuesday

Naveen Patnaik Requests Govt To Exempt GST From Vaccines
Odisha CM Holds Review, Says Fire Safety & Oxygen Logistics In Hospitals Top Priority

Reviewing the Covid19 situation in State on Tuesday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asked officials to prioritize fire safety and medical oxygen facilities in hospitals

Couple Held For Kidnapping Nephew, Demanding Ransom In Kendrapada
Odisha Couple Held For Kidnapping Nephew, Demanding Rs 5 Lakh Ransom  

Ranjan and his wife were arrested from Bhubaneswar and the child was rescued unharmed within 24 hours of his family lodging a police complaint.

Covid-19 Induced Lockdown Leaves Odisha Retailers High And Dry
Covid-19 Induced Lockdown Leaves Odisha Retailers High And Dry

The traders have said doing business in this short span of trading hour is not possible as it becoming difficult for them to procure essentials from wholesale market and cater it in the local markets.

Covid testing
RT-PCR Testing Labs To Be Set Up In 16 Odisha Districts, CM Naveen Grants Rs 20Cr

As Odisha grapples with the second wave of Coronavirus, the State Health Department approved the proposal for setting up of RT-PCR Covid-19 testing laboratories in 16 districts.

Pangolin
Odisha: Pangolin Sent For Covid-19 Test After Captor Found Positive

A pangolin rescued from a man at Gohirapal village under Bangiriposhi police limits in Mayurbhanj district was sent for a COVID test after its captor was found to have contracted the virus on Tuesday.

Three-lyered-mask
'Not Vaccine But Mask Will Protect People From COVID’

Social Vaccination’ or Covid appropriate behaviour is the immediate solution to check the spread of Coronavirus

Nrusingha Simhachalam And Its Odia Connection
Simhachalam And Its Odia Connection

The main temple is built in the Kalingan style of architecture and carving— that is because it was made by Langula Narasingha Deba, the same ruler who built the Sun Temple of Konarka.

Orissa High Court
Senior Advocate Designation: Orissa HC Annuls Own Ruling

A division bench of Justice CR Dash and Justice Pramath Patnaik termed the sub-rule (9) of Rule-6 of High Court of Orissa (Designation of Senior Advocates) Rules, 2019 as ultra vires.

Chandan Yatra
Chandan Yatra Observance Under Section 144, Festival To Be Live Telecast

One of the most famous festivals associated with Lord Jagannath, the Chandan Yatra will be observed this year without the participation of devotees. Puri district Collector Samarth Verma made the major announcement after a crucial Chhattisa Nijog meeting today.

Nor’wester Damages Tent Houses Of Slum Oustees In Cuttack
Nor’wester Damages Tent Houses Of Displaced Settlers In Cuttack, Several Hospitalised

Tension escalated at the spot after some children got trapped in the tents, sources said adding that of the injured, two have been admitted to hospital.

oxygen plant
DRDO To Set Up Seven Medical Oxygen Plants In Odisha 

In a bid to address the oxygen crisis at hospitals especially during the time of Covid pandemic, the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has geared up to set up seven medical oxygen plants in Odisha.

Rain
Thunderstorm, Rain Pummel Twin Cities, Several Other Parts Of Odisha

Heavy rain accompanied by strong gusty winds lashed the Twin Cities of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar and several other areas in the State. 

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