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Bhubaneswar: Odisha has sent 306 tankers carrying 5598.692 MT medical oxygen, so far, to 10 states that are experiencing oxygen shortage. In the last 13 days, 90 tankers carrying 1847.66 MT of medical oxygen have been sent to Andhra Pradesh while 87 tankers with 1446.519MT...

Bhubaneswar: In connection with the alleged custodial suicide case that took place at Golanthara police station in Berhampur police district May 3, Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of the incident and initiated a case. “Since this is a case of custodial...

Bhubaneswar: Taking proactive measures to avert any criminal conspiracy inside jail, the Odisha Police Wednesday shifted gangster Syed Usman Ali alias Tito amidst tight security from Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar to the circle jail in Berhampur. Security arrangements in the circle jail have been stepped...

Bhubaneswar: Streets were largely empty and shops dotting the thoroughfares mostly closed Wednesday morning as a 14-day lockdown came into effect in Odisha with the imposition of several restrictions. Movement of goods carriers, however, were not affected by the shutdown -- enforced by the government...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha registered 9,889 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, taking the total tally in the state to 4,89,641. Active caseload in the state stands at 77,257. Out of the 9,889 new infections, 5,611 were reported from quarantine centres while 4,278 persons contracted...

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court Tuesday quashed a notification of the School and Mass Education department to shut down nearly 8,000 elementary and primary schools having poor student strength and merge them with some nearby schools having bigger strength and good infrastructure. Adjudicating over nearly...

Bhubaneswar: The novel coronavirus has claimed the life of another journalist in Odisha. Sumit Onka, a native of Jeypore in Koraput district succumbed to Covid-19, Tuesday. He was working as a principal correspondent with English daily ‘The Pioneer’ and was based at Vishakhapatnam. Prior to...

Bhubaneswar:  A day before commencement of the 14-day lockdown, the Commissionerate of Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Tuesday introduced "Doorstep FIR" service for the residents of the twin cities. This was disclosed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Bhubaneswar, US Dash. He said the doorstep FIR will help...

Bhubaneswar: With the Covid-19 situation growing grim in Odisha every day, the Higher Education Department announced Tuesday summer vacations for all higher education institutions. The notice has been sent by Saswat Mishra, Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department to all vice-chancellors of all state public universities,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has so far sent 281 tankers/containers carrying 5125.412MT medical oxygen to 10 states that are gasping for ‘breath’. In the last 12 days, 83 tankers carrying 1702.98 MT of medical oxygen have been sent to Andhra Pradesh while 76 tankers with 1267.739MT of...