Virus Scare

London: Former squash champion Azam Khan succumbed to coronavirus at a London hospital on Saturday. He was 95. Azam Khan was regarded as one of the best squash players in...

Bhubaneswar: Amid growing concern over the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Odisha, the Heath and Family Welfare Department has asked people to follow an advisory to understand the...

New Delhi: Five days into the three-week countrywide lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday apologised to the nation for the “hard decision”. At...

Bhubaneswar: After detection of third coronavirus in the state, the Odisha government has issued fresh guidelines for hospitals and nursing homes reporting such cases. The 60-year-old man, who tested positive...

Bhubaneswar: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has directed all states and union territories (UTs) to monitor the availability and distribution of drugs, masks, gloves and sanitizers in wake of...

Bhubaneswar: Taking note of the influx of migrant workers from the neighbouring states amid COVID-19, the Odisha government has decided to accommodate these home-bound workers in school and hostel buildings....

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has contributed Rs 51 crore to Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund in its fight against coronavirus. ...

Bhubaneswar: Well-known for his controversial tweets, sexagenarian actor Rishi Kapoor has once again locked horns with netizens for advising the government to keep liquor shops open amidst the nation-wide lockdown...

Cuttack: The Odisha Police have strengthened the phone-based system for redressal of public grievances. The step has been taken in view of the difficulties faced by the people in visiting...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Inspector General of Police (Operation) Amitabh Thakur has been appointed as Special Secretary, Home Department, to look after matters relating to COVID-19 in addition to his existing duties....