Tag: Covid 19

Washington: The total number of global covid-19 cases has topped 86 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.86 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. The University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) in its latest update on Wednesday morning, revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at […]

New Delhi:  India recorded 18,087 fresh cases of coronavirus infections taking the country’s overall tally to 1,03,74,932, while the recoveries are nearing one crore, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday. The death toll increased to 1,50,114 with 264 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, the data […]

Los Angeles: The 2021 Grammy Awards ceremony, originally scheduled for January 31, has been postponed due to Covid concerns. The ceremony is now scheduled to be held on March 14. “After thoughtful conversations with health experts, our host and artists scheduled to appear, we are rescheduling the 63rd #GRAMMYs to be broadcast Sunday, March 14, […]

Bhubaneswar: The emergency Covid-19 vaccination is completely optional and not mandatory for health workers, said Director of Medical Education and Training (DMET) Dr CBK Mohanty on Wednesday. “The State government had earlier clarified that only those who give their consent will be vaccinated. It is completely optional. We can’t force anybody to get vaccinated. Two […]

Mumbai: The India Ratings and Research on Wednesday said that the iron ore prices are expected to be elevated over the near-mid-term due to supply-side constraints clubbed with a simultaneous robust revival in demand post the Covid-19 led demand shocks. In its iron ore market review, the agency said the domestic supply shortage is primarily […]

Cuttack: Religious institutions including famous Cuttack Chandi temple and Maa Charchika temple at Banki in the district has re-opened for the public on Thursday after a hiatus of over nine months. The temples and other religious places were closed since March due to Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent nation-wide lockdown. The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday issued a notification allowing bars, bear parlours and clubs to resume services in strict adherence to Covid-19 norms. “The Government after careful consideration in exercise of powers conferred under section-93 of the Odisha Excise Act-2008 allows consumption of liquor in the Restaurant ‘ON’ / Hotel ‘ON’ / Beer Parlour […]

New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 caseload rose to 1,03,95,278 with 20,346 new infections being reported in a day, while the number of recoveries surpassed one crore, according to data updated by the Union health ministry on Thursday. The death toll increased to 1,50,336 as 222 people succumbed to the disease in a span of 24 hours, […]

Sundargarh: All religious institutions including mosques and churches in the district will be thrown open for public from January 9 after a hiatus of over nine months. A decision in this regard was taken after a discussion with all concerned officials of the district. The district administration has issued advisory and fixed standard operating procedure […]

Bhubaneswar: After reporting zero death on Wednesday, Odisha today recorded a single fatality due to Covid-19 infection while 230 persons were tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours, said the state health department in its latest update. The Covid-19 death toll in the State meanwhile has risen to 1,888 and the positive […]

Cuttack: Putting an end to the long wait over the contentious issue of reduction of fees by private schools due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, as demanded by parents’ bodies across the State, the Orissa High Court on Thursday made it clear that the reductions would be made as per the recommendations of a high […]

Bhubaneswar: The second phase dry run of the COVID-19 vaccine will be conducted in Odisha on January 8 (tomorrow), said Additional Chief Secretary, PK Mohapatra on Thursday. The dry run for COVID-19 vaccination shall be conducted between10.00 am to 12.00 noon in all districts and Municipal Corporations. Sites for dry run have been planned in […]

Washington: The total global covid-19 caseload has increased to nearly 88 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.89 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. The University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 87,952,778 and 1,895,925, […]

Bhubaneswar: Cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes reopened in Odisha on Friday after a gap of over nine months due to closure in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. As per the standard operating procedure (SOP) issued by the State government halls are allowed to intake with 50 per cent seating capacity. Several cinema theatres in […]

New Delhi:  India’s overall tally increased to 1,04,13,417, with 18,139 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, while the total number of people who have recuperated from the disease is 1,00,37,398, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll increased to 1,50,570, with 234 new fatalities, the data updated […]