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Odisha reports 471 new coronavirus cases, 1 more fatality in last 24 hours

Odisha's COVID-19 tally mounted to 3,42,695 on Sunday as 471 more people tested positive for the infection, while one more fatality pushed the death toll to 1,922, a health department official said.

Odisha coronavirus update: Night curfew in 10 districts from April 5

The Odisha government on Saturday announced that night curfew would be imposed in 10 districts with effect from April 5, an official order said

Coronavirus: 7-hour night curfew in 10 Odisha districts from Monday

Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Kalahandi are among the districts; 452 new cases pushed Odisha's Covid-19 tally to 3,42,224

Adopt good habits of tribal communities to keep Covid-19 at bay: Naidu

The tribal population in Odisha was largely untouched by the Covid-19 pandemic

Adani Enterprises bags Rs 1,169 cr highway project from NHAI in Odisha

Adani Enterprises on Friday said it has won a Rs 1,169.10 crore highway project in Odisha from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

Odisha reports 394 fresh coronavirus positive cases in past 24 hours

The state has so far conducted 90,73,232 sample tests for coronavirus

Odisha prioritises high-risk groups for vaccine, targets 200,000 doses/day

The Odisha government has prioritised high-risk groups among citizens aged 45 years and above for COVID-19 vaccination and has also set a target of 2 lakh vaccinations per day in the state.In a letter, Additional Chief Secretary (H & FW) PK Mohapatra, has directed to all Collector and DM, all Municipal Commissioners, all CDM and PHOs, "We have revised the district wise target for each district to achieve 2 lakh vaccinations per day, which was earlier one lakh per day.""The vaccination will also continue even on Government holidays including 1st & 2nd April. All districts must take adequate steps to achieve the daily target through constant monitoring and also by increasing COVID Vaccination Centers (CVCs).""The window of vaccination that opens on 1st April' 2021 (45 years & above) should be used smartly to cover all sections of population who have the highest risk of being potential super spreaders, including street vendors, meat/fish sellers, auto/bus drivers, ...

Heatwave in Odisha: Titlagarh sizzles at 42.2 degree Celsius, says IMD

Odisha is experiencing a heatwave as at least 13 places across the state recorded temperature at 40 degree Celsius or above on Monday

Over 200 new positive Covid-19 cases in Odisha for fifth consecutive day

More than 200 new positive cases have been reported for the fifth consecutive day in the state

Odisha bags 'Best state of the decade for promotion of sports' award

Odisha govt, led by CM Naveen Patnaik, on Sunday received the prestigious Sportstar Aces Award, 'Best State of the decade for the Promotion of Sports' at an award ceremony in the state capital

All above 45 years to get Covid-19 vaccine from April 1 in Odisha

Odisha government asked the district and municipal authorities to prepare for the Covid-19 vaccination of all people aged 45 years and above from April 1

Odisha CM directs officials to ensure proper water supply in summer

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reviewed water supply to rural and urban areas and directed the officials to ensure proper supply to all households in the summer season

Odisha Cabinet approves Rs 356 cr State Level Sports Development Project

The Odisha Cabinet approved the "State Level Sports Infrastructure Development Project" for the development of sports infrastructure at Kalinga Stadium and International Hockey Stadium

Steel rising in the east: JSW, AM/NS India waiting to set foot in Odisha

Two steel majors will be expanding their presence in the iron ore-rich region just as global raw material prices touch new highs

President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Odisha from March 20 to 22

Kovind will visit Odisha from March 20 to 22, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday said

55 hectares of land reclaimed from encroachers for mangrove regeneration

The Bhitarkanika National Park and Revenue department demolished unauthorised prawn dykes and reclaimed 55 hectares of encroached land on the fringe of swampy mangrove forest in Odisha's Kendrapara

Odisha urges Health Min to include more categories as frontline workers

Odisha urged the Health Ministry to allow it to include journalists, electricity and water supply and airport workers and priests of Jagannath Temple in the frontline workers category for vaccination

Odisha govt urges NTA to hold NEET UG 2021 exam in all its 30 districts

The Odisha government has urged the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct the All- India NEET UG 2021 examinations in all the 30 districts of the state instead of selected seven cities

Odisha logs 71 new Covid-19 cases; Patnaik sets 'zero infection' target

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday set a target of "zero infection" even as the COVID-19 total caseload in the state mounted to 3,38,192

Odisha health dept directs officials to vaccinate 100,000 elderly per day

Odisha Health Department on Wednesday asked all the district collectors to step up of Covid-19 vaccination of the elderly to 100,000 per day