Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In the wake of suspected Coronavirus cases are on rise, the Bhubanrswar Municipal Corporation has issued a compehenshive Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) to fight COVID-19. In order to prevent spread of COVID-19 continuous efforts in all sectors is very much needed, said Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Prem Chandra Chaudhary. Chairing a meeting with [...]

Berhampur: In a significant development, the Ganjam district administration on Sunday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC to avoid spreading of COVID-19. In a notification Ganjam Collector Vijay Amruta Kulange said that the Section 144 has been imposed in view of immediate prevention and to safe guard the life of general public of [...]

Balangir: In a bid to create awareness among the people about the deadly Coronavirus and various measures to stay safe from COVID -19, the Balangir district administration has launched a massive awareness campaign in the district. The administration has developed an audio conversion in dialect with expert doctors explaining various means about staying safe from [...]

Bhubaneswar: Stepping up its efforts to contain spreading of deadly Coronavirus, the Odisha Government today appointed as many as four senior officers as Officer on Special Duty in Health and Family Welfare Department. These officers will work in enforcement of ‘The Odisha COVID-19 Regulations, 2020′ till March 31. These officers are Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, CGM, [...]

Bhubaneswar: Even as the suspected cases of Coronavirus growing every day in the country, Subroto Bagchi, chief spokesperson of the Odisha government on COVID-19, advised the people of the State to stay prepared for at least six months to fight the deadly virus. Addressing a presser here today, Bagchi said staying calm and spreading awareness [...]

Puri: With the increase in Coronavirus cases in the country, the Puri district administration on Sunday announced closure of Sun Temple at Konark for tourists for the next seven days. “Sun Temple at Konark will remain closed for tourists and visitors for the next seven days to check the outbreak of the Coronavirus,” said Puri [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has called for collective effort to fight the Coronavirus. In a message, Naveen has said that the fast spreading virus has become a challenge for the mankind.It needs collective efforts to fight the global disease. I am confident that with the help and participation of everybody at all levels, [...]

Keonjhar: Keonjhar District Collector Ashish Thakre has issued a video message and urged all not to be scared of the Coronavirus and be vigilant in checking the spread of it. He said, “We have to take care of ourselves and our family members. In order to keep ourselves away from the Corona, we have to [...]

Puri: The Sri Jagannath Temple Administration has come up with a number of restrictions for pilgrims and Sebayatas in order to check the spread of the deadly Coronavirus. In an emergency meeting of the Chattisha Nijog held today, it was decided that all the Sebayats and Puja Pandas of the temple will wear masks. The [...]

Berhampur: Ganjam District Collector Vijay Amrut Kulange has issued a video message and asked all to unite in order to fight the deadly Coronavirus ( Covid-19). He has called the people for continuing good hygienic practices and washing hands using hand wash or soap, always using masks and to stay at home as far as [...]