Omicron scare: India issues fresh Covid rules for international arrivals | Key details

New Delhi, November 29: The Central Government has revised the guidelines for international arrivals in India with effect from December 1. The Union Health Ministry imposed the new rules in view of the new variant of coronavirus, Omicron. The Union Ministry of Health issued revised ‘Guidelines for International arrivals’ on 28th November, 2021. “The updated […]

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Omicron scare: Odisha Govt sounds alert

Bhubaneswar, November 28: In view of the detection of the new Covid variant Omicron in at least eight countries, Odisha Government on Sunday sounded an alert for a possible third wave and made quarantine of foreign returnees mandatory with genome sequencing of Covid positive samples of people from high-risk countries. During a video conferencing with […]

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840-metre-long Tunnel detonated for Talcher-Bimlagarh new BG Rail Link

Bhubaneswar, November 28: The Talcher-Bimlagarh new BG Rail Link Project (149.78Km) sanctioned in 2003-04 financial year achieved a major milestone as the Engineering Team of the East Coast Railway Construction wing conducted final detonation to force the Breakthrough in the 840-meter-long tunnel in Baruan Hill between Sunakhani and Samal stations of the ongoing project. Video […]

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No Monday darshan of Trinity at Puri Jagannath Temple

Puri, November 28: Shree Jagannath Temple here will remain shut for public darshan of the deities on Monday (tomorrow) from 4 PM onwards for the conduct of secret ‘Paita Lagi’ rituals. “Shree Mandira will be closed for public darshan tomorrow, i.e. Monday (29.11.2021) on Margasira Krushna Dashami Tithi from 4 pm onwards, for the Pita […]

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PM Modi briefed on ‘Omicron’ at key meet

New Delhi November 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday was briefed about the new Variant of Concern ‘Omicron’ along with its characteristics and the impact seen in various countries. According to a PMO statement, the Prime Minister asked officials to review plans for easing of international travel restrictions in light of the emerging new […]

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BMC encourages digital payment

Bhubaneswar, November 26: With a green signal to start the Unified Payment Interface Quick Response (UPI QR ) process to encourage digital payment in the city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday communicated authorisation to the agency namely “One97 Communication Ltd (Paytm).” Especially small business units and merchants like tea stalls owners, street vendors, […]

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Now, it is our turn to give back to SCB: CM Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, November 26: “It is my dream that nobody from Odisha should be forced to go outside for better medical treatment. We shall provide the best in SCB. For 75 years, the SCB has supported us – now it is our turn to give it back,” said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik while speaking at the […]

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Amid protests, Mahima Dhaba near Kalinga Stadium demolished

Bhubaneswar, November 25: The joint enforcement of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and Commissionerate of police on Thursday demolished the Mahima Dhaba, illegally built on a patch of Government land near gate number 9 of Kalinga Stadium here, amid protests from the locals, including large number of women and as well as […]

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Winter Session: COVID-19 test for Odisha MLAs

Bhubaneswar, November 25: Ahead of the Winter Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, all the MLAs and their personal staff will undergo RT-PCR test. “Like previous sessions, the Winter Session will commence from December 1 with strict observance of the COVID-19 guidelines,” said Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro on Thursday. Patro said all the MLAs, Assembly […]

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