Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a 70-year-old elderly woman had to drag her 100-year-old bedridden mother on a cot to the nearby bank to withdraw pension money of Rs 1,500. The incident came to light after a video of the woman dragging her bedridden mother on a cot to a bank in Odisha’s Nuapada district […]
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Four AIIMS-Bhubaneswar doctors test corona positive
Bhubaneswar: Four doctors of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Bhubaneswar have tested positive for coronavirus, an official said on Tuesday. AIIMS Director B. Gitanjali said three Senior Resident Doctors from surgery, pathology and pharmacology departments and a junior doctor from Dermatology Department were tested positive and sent in home quarantine. All of them are […]
Religious places, malls to stay shut in Odisha till June 30
Bhubaneswar: All religious places and shopping malls in Odisha will remain shut till June 30 in view of rising Covid-19 cases. “All religious places/places of worship and shopping malls will remain closed till June 30,” according to a notification issued by the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), here on Monday. All cinema halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment […]
Man spends 2 days in jungle after refused entry to village
Bhubaneswar: A labourer, who returned from Chennai, spent two days in jungle after allegedly being denied admission to the quarantine centre, and entry to his village, in Odisha’s Ganjam district. After reaching Balasore by train, Barik Nayak was brought to Bhanjanagar by bus, sources said. However, when he reached his village, the local residents did not […]
Covid-19 may enter 4th stage in Odisha this month: Govt
Bhubaneswar: Coronavirus infection might reach its fourth stage later this month, the Odisha government said, here on Saturday. “In Odisha, Covid-19 infection may reach its 4th stage this month. Maximum infection is apprehended in this month,” said Subroto Bagchi, chief government spokesperson on coronavirus. Urging people to take maximum precaution during this period, he said […]
Another woman delivers baby inside Shramik train in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Another new life was welcomed in a Shramik special train after a woman passenger gave birth to a baby boy at Titlagarh railway station in Odisha on Friday morning. The woman, identified as Meena Kumbhar (19) from Thodibahal village in Bolangir district, delivered the baby after the train arrived in Titlagarh at 5.40 a.m., […]
Priest sacrifices man to end coronavirus in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: A 70-year-old priest was arrested for allegedly sacrificing a 52-year-old man inside a temple in Odisha’s Cuttack district to appease the goddess and end the coronavirus pandemic. Priest Sansari Ojha engaged at Brahmani Dei Temple in Bandhahuda area under Narasinghpur police station allegedly beheaded a man inside the shrine on Wednesday night, said police on […]
Odisha govt allows home delivery of liquor
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allowed home delivery of liquor from Sunday. However, it would cost a bit higher than the maximum retail price, as the state government has introduced a ‘special Covid fee on sale of liquor. “The government has allowed home delivery of liquor by the existing On and Off shop licensees of […]
PM Modi announces Rs 500 cr assistance for cyclone-hit Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a Rs 500 crore relief package for Odisha, which has been affected by cyclone Amphan. The Prime Minister announced the immediate assistance to carry out the relief and restoration measures after holding a review meeting and conducting an aerial survey of the cyclone-hit areas of the state. […]
Cyclone Amphan wreaks havoc in Odisha, two killed
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Amphan caused havoc in the coastal districts of Odisha as it triggered heavy rainfall, coupled with high-velocity winds while moving towards the West Bengal on Wednesday. Hundreds of trees were uprooted and electric and telecom infrastructure damaged. The government has received reports of two deaths from Bhadrak and Kendrapara districts due to the […]