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Bhubaneswar: In the wake of Coronavirus outbreak across the globe, the Odisha state machinery has gone on an overdrive to restrict the spread of the virus by implementing various measures in Transport department to Skill Development and Higher Education department. Amidst a public outcry for relaxation of New MV Act in view of the viral […]

Bhubaneswar: The State Finance Department on Tuesday issued an advisory for all the banks operating in Odisha asking them to implement various guidelines to prevent the spread of the infectious coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. Through the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) Convenor, the regulator directed the Controlling Heads of the Banks operating in the State to […]

Bhubaneswar: Amid the growing inconvenience faced by the public in the aftermath of Coronavirus lockdown in Odisha, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken several initiatives to ease the availability of essential commodities at the doorsteps of the residents in Bhubaneswar. Social distancing being a major preventive measure to control the spread of COVID-19, BMC on […]

Bhubaneswar: In order to resolve the issues faced by the residents of the State amid the nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of coronavirus cases in the country, the Odisha Government has exempted many e-commerce companies from lockdown restrictions. The step was taken to ensure denizens stay at home and maintain social distancing. In a […]

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday made the name and address of the 5th COVID-19 positive case detected in AIIMS Bhubaneswar public. Addressing a presser Thursday, BMC Commissioner Prem Chandra Choudhury said that the decision has been taken in the larger interest of people to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The […]

Berhampur: With an aim to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the capital city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) today declared Jadupur, Begunia and Sundarpada areas as COVID-19 containment zones. “No public shall be allowed to move into the containment zone and the inhabitants within the zone shouldn’t move out. All the shopping establishments shall […]

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday put all the employees of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) office under quarantine after a staffer reportedly came in contact with a COVID-19 positive patient. “One of the staff of the Intelligence Bureau had come in contact with a COVID-19 patient. We have collected some swab samples of […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has appointed six senior bureaucrats for containment of COVID-19 in three zones here after the state capital emerged as a hotspot of coronavirus cases, a senior official said. Of the total 60 persons who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, Bhubaneswar alone has reported 46 cases. The senior officers will […]

Bhubaneswar: With the extension of COVID-19 lockdown period, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to promote use of TickMe mobile App so that citizens can place online orders for pickup and delivery with grocery stores, medical shops, restaurants etc nearby in the capital city. The App can also notify the buyers when the orders […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Sunday said lockdown restrictions will continue in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to contain the spread of COVID-19. Chief secretary Asit Tripathy informed that the twin cities continue to be under lockdown restrictions. Also Read: COVID-19 Lockdown Blow: Unemployment Rate In Odisha Zooms To 4-Yr High In March! […]

Bhubaneswar: Amid the confusion lurking in the minds of shop owners while trying to interpret the guidelines stipulated for reopening, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) today clarified certain guidelines. Addressing a presser, BMC Commissioner Prem Chandra Chaudhary categorically stated that all shops selling essential commodities comes under the ‘allowed category’ and hence allowed to open […]

Bhubaneswar: Putting an end to the confusion over the movement of buses during the extended lockdown period, Odisha government today announced that buses will be allowed to ply on both intra-district and inter-district routes in Green zones of the State. The bus services will, however, remain prohibited in Orange and Red zones, clarified Special Relief […]

Bhubaneswar: With a large number of migrants returning to several parts of Odisha, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday issued a set of standard operating procedure (SOP) for smooth monitoring of home quarantine. As per the SOP which aims at community participation to fight COVID-19 in long term, people willing to stay in home […]

Bhubaneswar: After cancellation of famous Rukuna Rath Yatra, clouds of uncertainty now loom over the Sithal Sasthi Yatra of Lord Lingaraj amid 4th stage of nationwide lockdown imposed in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic. The festival which celebrates the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is scheduled for May 27 this year. The Bhubaneswar […]

Puri: The demolition drive for renovation of in and around areas of Puri Jagannath Temple and the shrine of Lord Lingaraj resumed today after a hiatus of two months due to the lockdown imposed to arrest the spread of COVID19 in the State. As the day dawned on Friday, the coastal pilgrim town saw earth-movers […]