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OTV Turns 24 Today: The Movement Continues
OTV Turns 24 Today: The Movement Continues

It was on this day, Odisha saw the birth of Odisha Television - OTV, which, as years passed by went on to become a household name not just in Odisha but is claimed to be the go-to Odia news channel for Odias across the globe.

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Covid19 Big Breaking: Odisha Records Biggest Daily Spike, 4445 Test Positive, 4 Die
Covid19 Big Breaking: Odisha Records Biggest Daily Spike, 4445 Test Positive, 4 Die

Cases of infections are exploding in every state. Odisha on Monday registered 4445 Covid-19 cases, reportedly the highest since the pandemic began. The surge has raised the positive tally in the state to 3,72,703. While so far 3,46,134 of them have recuperated from the disease, the active case stood at 24,568 on Monday. Four fatalities in the last 24 hours has pushed the death toll in the state to 1948. 2574 of the new cases are from quarantine, and the rest 1871 are local transmission cases. With 722 new positive cases in a day, Sundargarh continues to be the worst-affected district and houses maximum number of active cases in the state. Sundargarh is followed by Khordha which reported 587 new infections during the day. Next in the list is Nuapada which saw a big spike of 437 fresh cases of coronavirus. 273 new positive cases were reported in Kalahandi, 251 in Cuttack, 241 in Sambalpur, 231 in Jharsuguda, 219 in Puri, 123 in Balasore, 178 in Bargarh, 168 in Bolangir, 127 in Nabarangpur, and 100 cases in Mayurbhanj. The test positivity rate (TPR) of Odisha looks concerning. On Sunday, Odisha has tested a little over 36000 samples of which 4445 were found positive. Yesterday's TPR stood at 10.6 and it has suddenly jumped to 12.3 today, which clearly gives an indication that more positive cases will emerge if the state increases the daily testing. As per reports, the highest single-day spike Odisha had witnessed was in September last year when the state detected as many as 4,340 COVID-19 cases.

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Covid-19 Battle: Railways Set To Run OXYGEN Express, Transport Liquid Medical Oxygen
Covid-19 Battle: Railways Set To Run OXYGEN Express, Transport Liquid Medical Oxygen

With an alarming rise in Covid-19 infection and reports of shortage of oxygen supply for Covid-19 patients across several states, the Indian Railways is gearing up for transporting Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) and oxygen cylinders across key corridors of the country. To facilitate these Oxygen Express Trains and ensure fast movement, Green Corridors are being created rapidly. As per reports, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra state governments had approached Ministry of Railways to explore the possibility of transporting LMO tankers through railways. The Railways immediately explored the technical feasibility of transportation of LMO. On April 17th, a meeting was held between Railway Board officials and State Transport Commissioners and representatives of industry on the subject of issues related to transportation of Liquid Medical Oxygen. It was decided that the tankers would be organized by Transport Commissioner, Maharashtra. These empty tankers would be moved from Kalamboli/Boisar, Railway stations in and near Mumbai, and sent to Vizag and Jamshedpur/Rourkela/Bokaro, for loading of liquid medical oxygen tankers. Instructions have been issued to Zonal Railways to ensure readiness to receive the trailers and load them back. Ramps have to be built at Vizag, Angul and Bhilai and the existing ramp at Kalamboli is to be strengthened. The Railway Ministry said that Kalamboli ramp would be made ready by April 19. Ramps at other locations would also be ready in a couple of days by the time the tankers reach those locations. The Zonal Railways have been informed regarding the demands from State Governments. Chief Freight Traffic Managers (CFTMs) and Principal Chief Operations Manager (PCOMs) are in touch with the Industry and State Governments. Railway Board has directed concerned General Managers to be fully prepared and proactively assist the State and Central Government Agencies in movement of Oxygen by Rail.

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ALARMING! India Witnesses 2.7 Lakh #Covid19​ Cases & 1619 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
ALARMING! India Witnesses 2.7 Lakh #Covid19​ Cases & 1619 Deaths In Last 24 Hours

The second wave of Covid-19 pandemic continues to paint a grim picture in the country. India witnessed a record one-day spike after 2,73,810 positive cases were detected in the last 24 hours. As per the data provided by the Union Health Ministry, the country recorded 1619 fatalities, taking the total death toll to 1,78,769. With the addition of the new figures, the current number of active cases stands at 19,29,329. Meanwhile, 1,44,178 people have been discharged in the last 24 hours and around 1.29 crore people have recovered from the infection so far. Till date, the total official number of Covid-19 cases was recorded at 1,50,61,919. Additionally, almost 12.3 Crore people have been vaccinated so far in the country.

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Odisha: Lingaraj Temple Closed For Devotees Amid Second Wave Of #COVID19
Odisha: Lingaraj Temple Closed For Devotees Amid Second Wave Of #COVID19

The famous Lingaraj Temple in Bhubanenswar has been closed for public darshan. The decision was taken by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday (April 18th) in larger public interest after a number of servitors of the 11th century shrine tested positive for Covid-19. As per an advisory issued by the BMC, the public entry into the shrine is restricted until further orders to curb the spread of the virus. However, the temple will remain open for usual rituals which will be conducted by the servitors only. The Ashokastami Car Festival will be observed by the temple administration as per the plan. As many as four servitors of Lingaraj temple tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. The temple was reopened for devotees on January 6th, 2021, after it had been closed for nine months because of the pandemic restrictions last year.

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WATCH: Railway Staff’s Prompt Action Saves Child’s Life In The Nick Of Time
WATCH: Railway Staff’s Prompt Action Saves Child’s Life In The Nick Of Time

In an act of sheer courage, Central Railway Pointsman, Mayur Shelkhe, at Mumbai Division’s Vangani Station, saved the life of a child in the nick of time. The child lost his balance while walking on platform no. 2 and slipped on to the rail tracks at Vagani Station in Mumbai on Saturday (April 17). When Shelkhe realised this, he put his own life at risk, ran towards him and saved the child’s life. His act of courage and selflessness garnered praise from Indian Railways as well as from Railway Minister Piyush Goyal.

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Delhi Goes Into Total LOCKDOWN As COVID19 Cases Explode
Delhi Goes Into Total LOCKDOWN As COVID19 Cases Explode

With COVID19 cases exploding in Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal announced a 6-day lockdown citing that there is no other option left to save the healthcare system from collapsing.

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Pipili ByPoll: Nomination On April 26, Voting On May 13, ECI Issues Formal Notification
Pipili ByPoll: Nomination On April 26, Voting On May 13, ECI Issues Formal Notification

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a formal notification for the by-elections to Pipili which was postponed following the death of Congress candidate Ajit Mangaraj. As per the notification, the last date for filing nominations has been fixed for April 26. While the scrutiny of nominations will be held on April 27, the last date for withdrawal of nomination is April 29. The Election Commission has stated that the by-polls will be held on May 13th 2021, between 7 AM and 6 PM. The election process shall be completed by May 18, the ECI has said. The fresh notification for the by-election has been issued after the Returning Officer adjourned the poll as per the provisions of sub-section (2) of Section 52 of Representation of the People Act, 1951.

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Odisha Man Gifts 5 Acre Land On Moon To Wife As Birthday Present
Odisha Man Gifts 5 Acre Land On Moon To Wife As Birthday Present

Ask anyone how they want to surprise their better halves, you will hardly find someone wishing to purchase a land on the moon. It may sound as a dream for many, but this man from Karigara Sahi in Dhenkanal has made this a reality. This is Mohammad Sajan, an engineer by profession. In a romantic gesture, Sajan purchased five acres of land on the moon to present it to his wife Nazia on her birthday. True, love has no boundaries.

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#COVID19 Second Wave Situation Bad: Odisha DMET
#COVID19 Second Wave Situation Bad: Odisha DMET

The chief of Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET) Odisha, CBK Mohanty said that the current pandemic situation is worse than earlier. However, Mohanty said that Odisha’s situation as compared to other states is relatively better. Mohanty also cautioned that if we don’t take the situation seriously then infections may rise further.

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CM Arvind Kejriwal Announces 6-Day Lockdown In Delhi Starting Tonight
CM Arvind Kejriwal Announces 6-Day Lockdown In Delhi Starting Tonight

In a major decision, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced complete lockdown in Delhi for six days starting from 10 PM tonight till 5 AM next Monday (April 26). Arvind Kejriwal also informed that during this six-day lockdown, essential services will continue. The The CM said that lockdown is the only option left right now as Delhi is running out of hospital beds and ICU beds.

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Huge Crowd At Liquor Vends As Delhi Goes Into 6-day Complete Lockdown
Huge Crowd At Liquor Vends As Delhi Goes Into 6-day Complete Lockdown

As soon as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a six-day ‘COVID lockdown’, huge crowd gathered outside liquor shops to stock up their alcohol supplies. People in large numbers were seen outside liquor shops, letting social distancing go for a toss. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal imposed a six-day lockdown from Monday 10pm (April 19) till 5am next Monday (April 26) amid massive surge in new COVID19 cases.

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Odisha To Monitor Black Marketing Of Remdesivir
Odisha To Monitor Black Marketing Of Remdesivir

The Odisha government has constituted a State-level Committee amid reported shortage and black marketing of Covid-19 medicines and medical supplies in several parts of the country. As per reports, the Committee which will be headed by Crime Branch ADG Yashwant Kumar Jethwa has already discussed several issues in a meeting on Sunday. Addressing a press meet on Monday, Jethwa said that flying squads, surveillance teams and surprise-visit teams have been constituted. Drug controller, Police, Special Task Force (STF) of Crime Branch will be part of the Joint Enforcement squad which will carry out special drives across the State.

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WATCH: People Line Up For Oxygen Cylinders In Lucknow As COVID Cases Surge
WATCH: People Line Up For Oxygen Cylinders In Lucknow As COVID Cases Surge

As India grapples with the explosion in COVID-19 cases, reports of Oxygen shortage is being reported from several places. People in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow were seen queuing up outside oxygen supply units to get their cylinders refilled

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2 Dead, 3 Critical In An Explosion In Odisha’s Berhampur
2 Dead, 3 Critical In An Explosion In Odisha’s Berhampur

In an unfortunate incident, two people were killed while three people sustained critical injuries in a deadly explosion in Berhampur on Monday (April 19). The mishap took place inside a house at Kukudakhandi village under Berhampur Sadar Police Station on Ganjam district. While one person died on the spot, the other succumbed to his injuries, while on his way to MKCG Hospital. The deceased have been identified as A. Santosh Kumar from Kukudakhandi Panchayat and Suraj Patro from Ankushpur Panchayat. The persons injured in the mishap were admitted to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital (MKCG-MCH) in a critical condition. According to locals, the mishap could have occurred due to stone blasting in a crusher unit in the vicinity or due to an LPG cylinder blast inside the house.

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