People cannot feel safe just because they had the two doses. They still need to protect themselves
Video of a Tehsildar dancing in a marriage procession in Jagatsinghpur district violating COVID19 guidelines has triggered a controversy.
Toronto: Are you maintaining a distance of two-metres with your colleagues at work, co-passengers in public transport? You may still be at risk of contracting the Covid infection, says a…
Kendrapara: At least eight persons including two doctors were arrested on Saturday on the charges of attacking police personnel and a working journalist in Kendrapara district. As per reports, the two doctors of a private nursing home misbehaved and beat up two police officials including a Sub-Inspector when they had gone to inquire the alleged […]
Ganjam: Ganjam district administration on Sunday issued a five-point strategy (panchasutra) for all shopkeepers in the district to put a lease on the relentless rise in cases of Covid-19. In a video message, Ganjam Collector Vijay Amruta Kulange announced the plan for the shopkeepers and stressed that social distancing norms must be followed strictly in […]
Bhubaneswar: Several medicine stores in the city were sealed by the authorities of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday. Sources said that the medicine stores closed for violating social distancing and other COVID-19 guidelines. “The shops have been closed for violation of lockdown measures and directives issued for COVID-19 management as per the provisions of […]
Berhampur: Flouting Covid-19 safety norms during a marriage in Berhampur of Ganjam district proved costly as the groom, his father and three of his uncles were arrested and the concerned families were penalised Rs 50,000 each. Gopalpur Police arrested the groom along with four other family members that included three of his uncles, in connection […]
Bhubaneswar: Whopping Rs 1.25 crore was collected as fine by Odisha Police from people for not wearing mask which is being recommended as an effective defence against COVID-19 infection. While briefing Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik about the measures taken by the police administration during COVID-19 lockdown, Odisha Police DG Abhay informed that several people were […]
Puri: Ahead of the much-awaited Deba Snana festival of Lord Jagannath and his siblings on Friday, local MLA Jayant Sarangi has requested the State government to allow devotees to have darshan of the deities on the bathing altar with strict social distancing guidelines. It may be noted that Odisha government has already announced to clamp […]
Puri: We have tremendous faith on Lord Jagannath that Rath Yatra will be organised, said Badagrahi on Lord Balabhadra, Haldar Das Mohapatra on Thursday. According to Haldar Das Mohapatra, the Holy Trinity will be seated atop their respective chariots which clearly imply that Rath Yatra will be organised as per tradition. COVID-19 social distancing norms […]
New Delhi: As social distancing and staying at home have become the “new normal” in the current scenario of COVID times, it is important for pregnant women to keep a calm mind, continue their checkups with doctors on online sessions, and be open about their concerns, say experts. “With all the uncertainty around, one of […]
Tehran: Iranians held massive collective prayers on Sunday to celebrate Eid, amid social distancing measures including masks and gloves due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Group prayers had been cancelled in the country for almost three months, although this restriction was recently lifted in low-risk areas and for special ceremonies, reports Efe news. The faithful were […]
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of resumption of the much-awaited domestic passenger flight services, Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar is all set to make passenger management ‘touch free’ as a precautionary measure to keep COVID-19 at bay. BPIA director, VV Rao informed that a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is ready and they are waiting for […]
Bhubaneswar: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has made social distancing, installation of Aarogya Setu App on mobile phones and thermal screening mandatory among various other standard operating procedures for passengers for recommencement of domestic commercial flight operations from May 25. As per the SOPs, all passengers shall compulsorily undergo thermal screening at a designated […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday observed that the state governments should consider online sale or home delivery of liquor during the nationwide lockdown that’s in place to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The remarks came from a bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and B.R. Gavai during the hearing of a PIL […]