Odisha

COVID-19 Analysis: Odisha (May 26, 2020)

Published in collaboration with CEFT, Xavier University Bhubaneswar: COVID-19 statistics of the state of Odisha on May 26, 2020. The analysis reports and statistics are m

Odisha sends 500 tonnes of polythene sheets to Amphan-ravaged West Bengal

The state government on Tuesday sent 500 tonnes of polythene sheets to cyclone-ravaged West Bengal, which will be used to cover the roofs of the damaged houses in the aff

Strategy re-think based on two months learning required on Covid: Naveen Patnaik

Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday called for re-strategizing response to Covid-19 based on the learning in past two months with a focus on care of the elderly and

40 hurt as people demanding lifting of containment order turn violent in Odisha

In Rourkela, a mob of 2,000 dismantled barricades, broke chairs at police camps and indiscriminately assaulted those who came on their way and intermittently resorted to

Pangolin rescued from quarantine centre in Odisha to undergo COVID-19 test

quot;Since the pangolin was rescued from the facility where 42 persons have been quarantined, we have decided to send its swab for a coronavirus test, quot; said Division

Next 15-30 days of COVID-19 battle will be more challenging, warns Naveen Patnaik

Stating that the vulnerable including the elderly and people with comorbid conditions need extra care, he said a fortnight of serious awareness creation on all these aspe

State sees highest single-day jump in new cases, recoveries

First flight lands in Odisha capital with 89 passengers

One loses 1.39L, another 36k in buying liquor online in Odisha

Six more test positive in Koraput district

Centre chooses ILS, 15 institutes to store Covid-19 samples

Pvt bus assn wants talk with govt to resume services

Migrants de-boarding midway headache for govt

COVID-19 Analysis: Odisha (May 25, 2020)

Published in collaboration with CEFT, Xavier University Bhubaneswar: COVID-19 statistics of the state of Odisha on May 25, 2020. The analysis reports and statistics are m

Odisha: Liquor home delivery loses fizz on day 1 as outlets show no interest

Not a single bottle of liquor was home-delivered in the state, even though the Naveen Patnaik government had given its nod to the home delivery of alcohol in select citie

Odisha: Student unions demand fee waiver

Student organisations like Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), National Students Union of India (NSUI) and All India Democratic Students Organization (AIDSO) have

ILS Bhubaneswar identified for establishment of Covid-19 biorepository

The Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute of department of biotechnology under Union ministry of science and technology, has been identif

'Problems of schizophrenia patients may increase due to lockdown'

Psychiatrists feel that problems of schizophrenia patients may increase due to lockdown. Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects how the brain normally fu

After two-month gap, first domestic flight touches down in Bhubaneswar from Delhi

A Bhubaneswar resident arriving from New Delhi said though social distancing was maintained inside the airports, it was not satisfactory on board the flight.

Odisha had no prior info about 12 special trains coming from Telangana

As many as 12 Shramik Special trains carrying thousands of Odia migrant workers had left Telangana for Odisha on Saturday. But Odisha had no prior information about this

Migrant diaries: Birth in berth of Shramik special train in Odisharailway station

Another migrant woman delivers a baby girl at Jharsuguda railway station

In operation reboot, Odisha softens quarantine norms

In case, the quarantinee develops symptoms requiring medical attention, he/she will have to be shifted to a Covid care centre or Covid Hospital.

Solar plans flop, Amphan-affected suffer

Once bitten, twice shy? Not for the administration of Jagatsinghpur which is yet to learn the lessons from recurrent cyclones that have battered the district in the last

Over 30,000get jobs under MGNREGS in Sambalpur

Terming it as a significant achievement, district coordinator of MGNREGS Sobhit Bishi said it is for the first time that such large number of people have been engaged und

Upward trend of OVID-19 cases continues in Odisha

Administrative sources informed that the new cases included one Maharastra returnee who was in a temporary medical centre (TMC) in Bisra block.

Two more districts affected, COVID-19 cases surge to 1335

With 66 more testing positive for Covid-19 in 14 districts in the last 24 hours, the number of total cases swelled to 1,335 in Odisha.

Das meets Pangi, sets rumour mills running

Das went to the Pangi rsquo;s official residence at Koraput and had discussions with him for about half an hour.

Quarantine to home and back after entry barred

The State Government rsquo;s decision to discharge migrant workers from temporary medical camps (TMCs) after they test negative and send them to lsquo;home quarantine rsq

Odisha sweats, orange alert for 10 districts

With mercury soaring past 40 degree Celsius in many parts of Odisha for the third consecutive day, the weather office on Sunday issued orange alert for 10 districts.

2.55 lakhmigrants back in Odisha in 101 Shramiktrains

More than 2.55 lakh migrant workers were ferried to Odisha in 101 Shramik Special trains from different parts of the country between May 3 and 24.

HC denies bail to rape-accused teacher

The Orissa High Court has rejected the bail petition of a teacher in connection with the rape of a school student.

Village youth misbehave with ASHA worker in Odisha

Workers engaged in spreading message on Covid-19 norms like social distancing, continue to face hostile conditions in their villages.

Rotary support for 'aspirational'districts in Odisha

The broad contours of the programme are convergence and collaboration of central and state schemes to nudge districts to perform better.

Rabi paddy procurement slows down

Paddy procurement for the ongoing rabi season is going on at a slower pace in the district compared to previous years owing to delay in harvesting of the crop.

Cyclone Amphan: Four days on, seaside villages still 'powerless'

Electricity supply is yet to be restored in seaside villages in the district even after four days since Amphan passed along the region.

COVID-19 Analysis: Odisha (May 24, 2020)

Published in collaboration with CEFT, Xavier University Bhubaneswar: COVID-19 statistics of the state of Odisha on May 24, 2020. The analysis reports and statistics are m

Panic as seawater enters cyclone-hit villages in Odisha

Ingress of sea water to seaside villages of Dhinkia, Nuagaon and other panchayats in Erasama block during cyclone Amphan has the residents worried.

Woman travelling in Shramik Spl goes into labour, forces Bihar-bound train to halt in Odisha

Govt nod to intrastate buses with full seating capacity

Govt brings down institutional quarantine from 21 to 7 days

With 66 new cases, state Covid count touches 1,335

Eight domestic flights likely to operate from Bhubaneswar on Monday

At least eight domestic flights are likely to resume operations from Biju Patnaik International Airport from Monday.