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Will Odisha completely unlock on 1st July? Talking about the possibility of lifting of the partial lockdown in Odisha, state health experts have opined that a decision can only be taken after taking into consideration all critical factors.

These images are from Bhubaneswar, which continues to remain under lockdown. But these youths seem to be least concerned. The three bike-borne youths reportedly had a drunken brawl on the road. The incident took place in front of the Bharatpur Police Station in the Capital city. Upon detecting the commotion, the police intervened and stopped the intoxicated youths from fighting. One of the youths even passed out on the sidewalk, while others were being interrogated by the officials. Later, the police detained the youths for violating lockdown guidelines.

With the world yet to see light at the end of this never-ending pandemic tunnel, the state government has decided to strengthen the online education system in Odisha. Odisha Mass Education Minister, Samir Ranjan Dash on Thursday (June 17) informed that the government has launched e-pathshala and e-mulyankana programmes for the students.

Odisha government changed its lockdown strategy and announced partial lockdown across the state till 5 AM of July 1st. As per the latest announcement, greater degree of relaxation has been granted to Category A districts (Baragarh, Bolangir, Boudh, Deogarh, Gajapati, Ganjam, Jharsuguda, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Rayagada, Sambalpur, Subarnapur and Sundergarh).

Odisha government changed its lockdown strategy and announced partial lockdown across the state till 5 AM of July 1st. As per the latest announcement, greater degree of relaxation has been granted to Category A districts (Baragarh, Bolangir, Boudh, Deogarh, Gajapati, Ganjam, Jharsuguda, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Rayagada, Sambalpur, Subarnapur and Sundergarh).

Odisha government will take decision on unlocking in a day or two. Director of Health Services, Bijay Mohapatra on Tuesday informed that the government is taking stock of the COVID19 situation in all districts & decision will be taken accordingly. According to the Director, SRC is likely to issue guidelines regarding the same in a day or two. Moreover, Bijay Mohapatra also informed that the burden on hospitals is easing due to recovery of patients.

Odisha may see gradual unlocking based on the Test Positivity Rates (TPR) of various districts. This information was shared by the Odisha Health Services Director, Bijay Mohapatra on Saturday (June 12).

Lockdown and shutdown restrictions imposed by the Odisha government have been fruitful. This was informed by the Chief of the Directorate of Medical Education And Training (DMET), CBK Mohanty on Tuesday.

Dahibara Aloodum is not just a food item, but an emotion that every Odia knows, recognizes and feels deeply. One such vendor is Pradipta Kumar Sahoo whose Dahibara Aloodum is famous throughout Cuttack as Babula’s Dahibara Aloodum. Pradipta whose tasty Dahibara Aloodum has won over many, also found himself struggling during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Popular Sambalpuri actor, Atal Bihari Panda passed away today. Panda who was best known for his role in the movie ‘Sala Budha’ was 92 years of age. The actor was undergoing treatment at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in Burla and passed away at 3:45 AM on Saturday.