Tag: Covid 19 Pandemic

Odisha By-Elections: EC Issues Guidelines For Safe Polls Amid Covid-19
Odisha Bypolls: New Guidelines By Election Commission In View Of Covid Pandemic

Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India has issued certain guidelines for the conduct of by-elections in Balasore Sadar and Tirtol Assembly Constituencies keeping in mind the Covid-19 pandemic. Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) SK Lohani informed mediapersons regarding the new rules from the process of nomination to the casting of votes and counting. Only two persons […]

  • Sunday, 11 April 2021
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Maharashtra: Octogenarian Doctor Braves Pandemic To Treat Villagers

Nagpur: At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has kept most senior citizens indoors, an 87-year-old doctor from Mul in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district has been going out of his way to attend to his patients in remote villages. With only his bicycle for company, Ramchandra Dandekar has been travelling barefoot for at least 10 km […]

  • Sunday, 11 April 2021
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Maintain Economic Momentum During Pandemic: CM Naveen To Officials

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday asked officials to maintain the momentum of the economic activities in the state while ensuring adherence to the COVID-19 protocol. Patnaik issued this direction to the officials while reviewing the corona situation in the state. He said that livelihood activities and economic progress should not be compromised […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
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Covid Shadow On Dussehra: Here’s How Twin City Celebrating Durga Puja

Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: It is that time of the year when people, wherever they are residing, either for job or any other purpose, come back to their native places to celebrate the festivities with series of shopping, pandal hopping and rejoicing with families and friends. With Covid-19 pandemic scare and consequent restrictions imposed by the government, the […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic In India Shows Declining Trend, Except For 2/3 States: Govt
COVID-19 Pandemic In India Shows Declining Trend, Except For 2/3 States: Govt

New Delhi: The COVID-19 pandemic in India is showing a declining trend, except for two to three states, the government said on Tuesday, noting that it is “particularly noteworthy” vis-a-vis some countries in the northern hemisphere where a severe increase in the intensity of the virus’ spread is being seen. The situation related to the […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
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Similipal National Park Re-Opens After Covid-19 Break, Over 200 Tourists Visit On First Day

Mayurbhanj: Over 200 tourists from West Bengal, Jharkhand and different parts of Odisha visited Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district which was thrown open to public from today. The park was closed for visitors since March following the outbreak of Covid-19. Visitors were seen making long queues both at Pithabata (Baripada) and Kaliani (Jashipur) gates […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
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WHO Highlights Influenza Risk For Kids, Pregnant Women During Pandemic

Geneva: Experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) have highlighted the influenza risk for children and pregnant women during the Covid-19 pandemic, calling for strong surveillance and testing. Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead for WHO’s Health Emergencies Program, said at a WHO press briefing on Monday that it was still unknown how the coming influenza […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
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Diwali 2020: BMC Puts Restrictions On Sale of Diyas At Temporary Stalls

Bhubaneswar: A day after Odisha government banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers this Diwali, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) today prohibited sale of diyas on roadside and at temporary stalls to avoid crowd in view of COVID-19 pandemic. BMC commissioner Prem Chandra Chaudhary on Wednesday informed that a separate open space will be identified […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
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Ganjam Teachers Go Extra Mile To Teach Students Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Berhampur: When all the schools are closed in the State due to the Covid-19 induced norms, the teachers of a school in Ganjam district have taken a new initiative to ensure that the students do not miss out on their studies due to the pandemic. The teachers of Utkalamani High School at Madhabandha under Chikiti […]

  • Saturday, 10 April 2021
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No Community Celebrations Of Kali Puja, Diwali Or Chhat Puja In Rourkela

Rourkela: There will be no community celebrations of Kali Puja, Diwali, Chhat Puja and other religious festivals till November 30 in Rourkela in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, informed Sundergarh district administration. The district administration has also put a ban on bursting of firecrackers. The decision was taken in a meeting headed by Rourkela SP […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Bada Osha: Lord Shiva Dons Kiratarjuna Besha At Dhabaleswar Temple After 25 Years

Athagarh: After a gap of long 25 years, Lord Shiva at Dhabaleswar Temple in Athagarh of Cuttack district is being adorned in the rare ‘Kiratarjuna Besha’ on the occasion of Bada Osha today. The Cuttack district administration has imposed restrictions under Section 144 on the entry of devotees to the shrine in view of the […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
Online Classes Helped Students Complete Curriculum Amid Pandemic: Union Edu Min
Online Classes Helped Students Complete Curriculum Amid Pandemic: Union Edu Min

New Delhi: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on Tuesday said that amid the Covid-19 pandemic situation, online classes helped students complete their curriculum within time. The Union Minister was attending the convocation of the Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU) through video conference. Nishank said: “There is a lot of apprehension about the Covid-19 […]

  • Thursday, 08 April 2021
Indian Economy Affected By COVID-19 Pandemic Is Gradually Recovering: IMF
Indian Economy Affected By COVID-19 Pandemic Is Gradually Recovering: IMF

Washington: India’s economy, severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, is gradually recovering, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday. India’s economy recovered faster than expected in the September quarter as a pick-up in manufacturing helped GDP clock a lower contraction of 7.5 per cent and held out hopes for further improvement on better consumer demand. […]

  • Thursday, 08 April 2021
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Odisha Creates 11 Lakh Mandays Through Sericulture During COVID-19 Pandemic

Bhubaneswar: As a measure towards livelihood support activities during the Covid-19 pandemic, Odisha government generated around 11 lakh mandays through sericulture activities in the state, said an official. Besides, products worth Rs 132.29 crore have been procured from weavers and craftsmen through different government-sponsored marketing organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic, informed the official. The state […]

  • Thursday, 08 April 2021
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During COVID-19 Pandemic, India's Debt To GDP Ratio Increased From 74% To 90%: IMF

Washington: India’s debt to GDP ratio increased from 74 per cent to 90 per cent during the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund has said, noting that it expects this…

  • Thursday, 08 April 2021
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