Bhubaneswar: Amid the nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started distribution of food and water to stray animals across the city, in what is a noble gesture for the speechless souls. The initiative which is being carried out under the leadership of BMC Commissioner Prem Chandra Chaudhary to help […]
Bhubaneswar: In yet another relief measure for the weaker sections of the society, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced financial assistance of Rs 3000 each to street vendors across 114 urban local bodies (ULBs) to deal with the Covid-19 lockdown. Patnaik said that this will benefit around 65,000 registered street vendors of the 114 municipalities […]
Bhubaneswar: Taking note of the problems being faced by people in view of the coronavirus lockdown, Odisha government has decided to provide cooked meals to destitute and homeless in urban areas of the State. In a letter to all district Collectors, Housing and Urban Development Department has asked senior administrative officials to provide cooked meals, […]
Bhubaneswar: With an all-out war against coronavirus on globally, Odisha government is trying all its best to contain spread of the disease through several measures including 21-day lockdown which is currently in force across the State. However, there is an unprecedented rush among people to stock up essential commodities in the wake of 21-day lockdown […]
Bhubaneswar: The 21-day nationwide lockdown seems to have triggered fear among the people in Odisha who resorted to panic buying to stock essential commodities. Major market areas across the State witnessed unprecedented crowd with consumers making mad rush to buy essential commodities like rice, potatoes, onions, dal and other food items. Throwing the norms of […]
Bhubaneswar: With the coronavirus contagion slowly spreading its tentacles, Odisha government too is expediting its measures for prevention and containment of the disease. On Wednesday, the government released Rs 44.5 crore for 30 districts to battle the novel Coronavirus. In the media briefing today, Subroto Bagchi, Odisha government’s chief spokesperson on COVID-19 reiterating the significance […]
Bhubaneswar: Expressing apprehension over shortage of essential commodities, State Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain has written to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik seeking an assessment of the food stock the State possesses right now and how much it might need in case the lockdown persists for a longer period. Also Read: Ensure […]
14 districts in Odisha under lockdown, but no significant impact. Many arrested for violating lockdown rules. If anyone doesn’t comply with the orders, authorities may press IPC charges u/s 188, 269, 270, 271. Bhubaneswar: India so far has registered over 470 positive coronavirus cases. A complete lockdown was announced in 19 States and UTs on […]
Bhubaneswar: In order to contain the spread of Coronavirus, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday ordered a near-total lockdown of 5 districts and 8 towns including the State capital for a week. According to the announcement of the CM, five districts and eight major towns in the State will be locked-down from 7 AM […]
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