Tag: Lockdown

The enforcement squad of Commissionerate Police today prevented women performing worships at some temples in Old Town area on the occasion of Sabitri Brata even as congregation of devotees at shrines across the State has been restricted in view of Covid-19 pandemic.

A day before the ‘Sabitri Brata’-an auspicious occasion for married women in Odisha- market places having fruits, saree and cosmetic shops across the State witnessed heavy rush on Wednesday despite the lockdown restrictions.

Their professional commitment and artistic skill entertained many and added colour to festive events and special occasions.

Remember the cycle girl from Bihar? Jyoti Kumari of Darbhanga district came into the limelight last year during the first wave of the Covid pandemic, when she cycled over a thousand kilometre with her incapacitated father to get back home.

Remember the cycle girl from Bihar? Jyoti Kumari of Darbhanga district came into the limelight last year during the first wave of the Covid pandemic, when she cycled over a thousand kilometre with her incapacitated father to get back home.

State Government offices across Odisha have been directed to run with 30 per cent staff strength during the extended COVID lockdown period which ends on June 17.

Incidents of cyber loots have increased considerably during the lockdown-shutdown period in Odisha in the last one month.

Move over Covid-19; Cyclone ‘Yaas’ is here! With the ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ in the Bay of Bengal all set to wreak havoc on the northern coast, Corona has expectedly taken a backseat in the state.

A team of Nayapalli Police in Bhubaneswar arrested three hardcore criminals near Biju Patnaik College during lockdown enforcement on Tuesday night.

Along with the lockdown, the weekend shutdown will be remain in force in the weekends starting from 6 pm of Fridays to 5 am on Mondays in Odisha.

Extending the ongoing lockdown till June 1, 2021, the Odisha government on Tuesday made stricter arrangements both for the public sector and private sector organisations.

It is said that one can’t be a victim of circumstances or fate. But the adage proved wrong in case Jitu Rout, a young and well-known Choreographer of Odia cine and music album industry,

Workers belonging to the private  bus association in the district, who are struggling to make ends meet during the lockdown, have demanded financial assistance and provisions from the government for their family as their livelihood is at risk.

The Delhi government has extended lockdown period for one more week, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday.

The West Bengal government on Saturday announced a complete lockdown from Sunday till May 30 in order to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state.