Tag: Corona Scare

Lucknow: With the sales of chicken and mutton going down due to the coronavirus scare, it is the humble ‘kathal’ (jackfruit) that is emerging as an acceptable alternative. ‘Kathal’ is now selling at Rs 120 per kilogram — an increase of more than 120 per cent over the normal Rs 50 per kilogram. The jackfruit, […]

Bhubaneswar: No orders have been issued regarding cancellation of marriage ceremonies or subsequent receptions in view of the Coronavirus outbreak, clarified the Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Prem Chandra Choudhury. Briefing media on the latest guidelines issued by the state government, Choudhury said, “The State government has nowhere put any prohibition on marriages. However, people […]

Bhubaneswar: In the wake of Coronavirus outbreak, Odisha Government extended the timings of its subsidised canteens – Aahaar centres – across the state from 10 AM to 4 PM until further orders to prevent movement of crowd & decongest the centres. In a letter addressed to all Collectors, Municipal Commissioners & all Executive Officers of […]

Kuala Lumpur/Lima/Bhubaneswar: A couple from Nabarangpur, who has been stranded at an airport in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia since March 17 has urged Odisha government’s help in returning home from the foreign country. As per reports, Shankar Haldar who recently married Pallavi Mishra from Nabarangpur were on a honeymoon trip to Malaysia. Even […]