Coronavirus

Bhubaneswar: A Bhadrak man tested positive for coronavirus Friday taking the total number of cases to emerge out of the state to 246. The 33-year-old man is a Surat returnee. Earlier in the day, there had been sharp spike with 26 new cases emerging in...

Bangalore: Indian hockey team midfielder Nilakanta Sharma has said that he is growing with experience. He said the playing the 2018 World Cup helped him grow as a player. Now he understands his role in side. It will be ‘handy’ at next year’s Olympics. Big...

Bhubaneswar: Amid rising cases of COVID-19 infections and a huge influx of returnees from other states, Odisha government Friday announced an extension in the quarantine duration. According to state government’s spokesperson on COVID-19 Subroto Bagchi, the quarantine period has been increased from 14 days to...

New Delhi: India skipper Virat Kohli believes cricket in empty stadiums is a real possibility in a post COVID-19 world. However, he said stadium without fans won’t affect the intensity of the players. However, certainly the magic of playing in stadiums filled to the brim...

New York: An Indian-American father and daughter, both doctors in New Jersey, have died due to the COVID-19. The Governor of New jersey Phil Murphy described their demise as ‘particularly tough’. He hailed them for dedicating their lives for others. Acts of sacrifice Satyender Dev...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court said Friday that states can consider ‘indirect sale, home delivery’ of liquor to ensure minimal crowds. This will also enable proper social distancing, something which is not being noticed when liquor shops are open. Hearing a PIL (public interest litigation)...

Angul: The Angul district administration is working round the clock to retain the ‘Green Zone’ tag. It is one of the districts in Odisha where coronavirus has failed to spread its tentacles so far. Police official went on a campaign awareness drive here Friday regarding...

Islamabad: A record 1,764 new coronavirus cases was reported in Pakistan in one day. It took the total number of patients to 25,837, the country’s health ministry said Friday. It also said that 35 more patients have died in the last 24 hours, taking the...

Bhubaneswar:  Panic gripped denizens of Bhubaneswar after reports suggested that a food delivery man tested positive for COVID-19. The 36-year-old delivery man from Chakeisihani area under Mancheswar police limits tested positive for the deadly disease Thursday, a source said. The man is employed with a...

Bhubaneswar: The Railways has decided to set up coaches as COVID-19 care centres. People suspected of having the disease can be kept at these facilities in isolation. They will also be used as quarantine centres. Sources said that in Odisha, the Bhubaneswar and Khurda Road railway...