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Coronavirus Lockdown: Bhubaneswar witnesses shortage of vegetable supply
Coronavirus Lockdown: Bhubaneswar witnesses shortage of vegetable supply

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha entered Day-14 of the lockdown, Bhubaneswar is witnessing an acute shortage of vegetable supply following the two-day shutdown on April 4 and 5 leading to steep rise in prices. “Truckloads of vegetables en route to Bhubaneswar couldn’t enter the capital city due to the abrupt two-day shutdown which resulted in huge losses. […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Covid-19 trend: Odisha records 1st death, n-CoV cases may soar to 100-mark by mid-April!

Bhubaneswar: Post detection of first novel coronavirus positive in the State on March 16, the State on Tuesday recorded its first confirmed death. And the dubious distinction is shared by Bhubaneswar, Odisha’s Covid-19 epicentre. As per the information provided by State Health and Family Welfare department, a 72-year old male from Jharpada in Bhubaneswar, who […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus Patients In Odisha Will Be Treated 'Only In COVID19 Hospitals'

Bhubaneswar: All the persons detected positive or having Coronavirus symptoms will be treated only in dedicated COVID-19 hospitals that have been set up across Odisha, informed State Health Secretary Nikunja Dhal in a presser today. For the purpose, as many as seven COVID19 hospitals have been established in the State. “As of now, there are […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Cremation Of COVID19 Victims Will Be Under Odisha Govt’s Watch

Bhubaneswar: The cremation of bodies of those dying of coronavirus will be conducted under the watch of the State government as per protocol, informed Odisha government’s spokesperson on COVID19, Subroto Bagchi. Addressing the media on Tuesday, Bagchi informed that the Centre has laid down certain guidelines for transportation, autopsy and cremation of bodies of coronavirus […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Story Of Corona Warriors In Odisha Is Equal Parts Sacrifice & Strength

Bhubaneswar: Their sacrifices are camouflaged behind their stoic faces, but ever so often it spools up under the weary eyelids & rolls down their cheeks. The doctors and health workers in Odisha, who are spending days away from their loved ones fighting the pandemic on the frontlines, at times find it hard to fight their […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
Coronavirus cases get past 5000 in India, death toll rises to 149
Coronavirus cases get past 5000 in India, death toll rises to 149

New Delhi: With India in the third week of its 21-day lockdown, the total number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus surged to 5,194, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday. Of these, 4643 are active cases of COVID-19, 401 individuals have recovered and discharged from the hospital, one person migrated to […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Satya Nagar area in Bhubaneswar declared COVID-19 containment zone

Bhubaneswar:  A day after Odisha’s first COVID-19 death was reported in Bhubaneswar, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared Satya Nagar as containment zone after detection of a positive case in the area. The areas which come under the containment zone include Kali Temple Square to Patanjali Store to BOI Officers’ Quarters and upto Satya […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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67% Odisha coastal districts turn Covid-19 hotspots, 89% positives in 20-50 yrs

Bhubaneswar: When the coastal districts in Odisha have apparently emerged as the Covid-19 hotspots in the State, around 89 per cent of novel coronavirus positives in State belong to the working age-group of 20 – 50 years. Only 9 per cent Covid-19 positives belong to 60 + age-group vis-a-vis 17 per cent nationally. The footprint […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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COVID19: Odisha Orders Health Check-Up Of Every Household In Ganjam District

Berhampur/Jharsuguda: In an effort to contain the spread of COVID19, the Odisha government has decided to conduct door-to-door health screening of every household in Ganjam district which has been identified a vulnerable area because of the large number of returnees from outside states. Around 40 lakh people belonging to 7 lakh families will be screened […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
Asit Tripathy letter to centre amid coronavirus lockdown
Ask Telecom Providers Not To Disconnect Incoming Facilities For 3 Months: Odisha to Centre

Bhubaneswar: With a view to ensure people stay connected with their family members, relatives and government machinery while staying at home amid the nation-wide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, Odisha Government on Wednesday requested Union Telecom secretary Anshu Prakash to direct the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) in the State to not disconnect incoming […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
Two more test positive for Covid-19 in Odisha
Two More Test Covid-19 Positive In Odisha, Total Goes Up To 44

Bhubaneswar: The COVID-19 cases in Odisha rose to 44 on Thursday after detection of two more positive cases. As per the State health & family welfare department, a 51-year-old female in Dhenkanal town has tested positive for the coronavirus. Today’s second case has been admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. The patient is a […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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COVID-19 Outbreak: Odisha First State To Extend Lockdown Till April 30

Bhubaneswar: Putting all speculations to rest over proposals to extend the nationwide lockdown imposed in the country which is scheduled to end on April 14, the Odisha Government on Thursday decided to extend Coronavirus lockdown in the entire State for 16 more days till April 30. In doing so, Odisha has become the first State […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Odisha Reports Four More COVID-19 Positive Cases, Tally At 48

Bhubaneswar: Odisha reported four more COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases on Thursday taking the tally to 48 in the State. The Health & Family Welfare Department has shared the development in it’s website. The H&FW Department, however, is yet to reveal details of the COVID-19 patients. Also Read: COVID-19 Outbreak: Odisha First State To Extend Lockdown Till […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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PM Modi, CM Naveen Wish People On Good Friday Amid COVID19 Crisis

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Jesus Christ on Good Friday, saying he devoted his life to serve others.”Lord Christ devoted his life to serving others. His courage and righteousness stand out and so does his sense of justice,” Modi wrote on Twitter. He said we should remember Lord Christ and his commitment to truth, […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Odisha Enhances Contingency Fund Corpus To Rs 2,000 Crore To Tackle COVID-19

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday increased the corpus of its contingency fund five times from Rs 400 crore to Rs 2,000 crore to meet the expenses to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for treatment of patients. A proposal in this regard made by the State’s Finance department was approved at the Cabinet meeting […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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