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Bhubaneswar: Odisha registered 6,599 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, taking the total tally in the state to 4,14,056. Active caseload in the state stands at 49,075. Out of the 6,599 new infections, 3,827 were reported from quarantine centres while 2,772 persons contracted...

Bhubaneswar: Several gynaecologists and obstetricians working in the state capital have advised pregnant women to take special care to avoid any possible threat to them or to their foetuses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Most of the experts, however, said that there was...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Sunday announced free vaccination for all above the age of 18 years in the upcoming vaccination drive from May 1. In his video message to the people of the state, the CM announced that providing free vaccine to all eligible...

Khurda: Suspecting involvement of international rackets in the alleged trafficking of five bear cubs which were rescued by forest officials from Pitapalli-Gangapada road April 22, the Odisha Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Saturday ordered for a probe. According to an official source, the Regional...

Bhubaneswar: The Special Task Force Saturday seized a leopard skin and two pieces of tusk from Nayagarh district and arrested two wildlife criminals for their alleged involvement in the case. The accused have been identified as Ramesh Pratihari from Chakragada area under Narasinghpur police limits...

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to recharge groundwater and provide livelihood support to women SHGs, the state government has decided to create rainwater harvesting structures in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under the Urban Wage Employment Initiative (UWEI). The Mission Shakti groups will be engaged as...

Bhubaneswar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Friday arrested a man on charges of alleged fraud to the tune of Rs 3 crore. The accused, identified as Bishnu Prasad Sahu, is said to be the proprietor of M/s Sahil Enterprises. Sahu was arrested in connection with...

Bhubaneswar: Many parents in city are regularly reaching out to various police stations hoping to get back their missing children during the last couple of years. However, these helpless parents are geting noting but assurances in return. Recently, the state police received a lot of...

Bhubaneswar: The state Health department Saturday released a new set of instructions for the district Collectors and Chief District Medical Officers (CDMOs) to ensure timely delivery of medical oxygen cylinders to the hospitals in the state. The district drug inspectors have been entrusted with the...

Bhubaneswar: The state Congress Saturday expressed confidence of newly declared party candidate Bishwokeshan H Mohapatra getting people’s support for the upcoming Pipli bypoll. Party leader Suresh Routray said that Mohapatra is a good pick and likely to boost the party in the region. “We are...