Virus Scare

Gajapati: To contain the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus, the residents of Odisha’s Badakuduru village in Gajapati district are asking everyone to wash their hands before entering the village....

New Delhi: China has claimed that India will win the fight against COVID-19 at an early date and also offered to help contain the pandemic in the country. “We believe...

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced Rs 50 lakh medical insurance cover for doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, sanitation workers, and paramedics, who are serving the nation by...

Bhubaneswar: A sand art by acclaimed artist Sudarsan Pattnaik advising people to “stay home, stay safe” during the countrywide lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus, has won high praise...

New Delhi: In view of the coronavirus crisis in the country, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced that ration card holders will be given extra 5 kg of...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Thursday signed two tripartite agreements with SUM and KIIMS Medical Colleges for setting up 1000-bed state level hospitals in Bhubaneswar for treatment of COVID-19 patients....

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday requested his counterparts in all states of India to assist Odia people stranded at various places amid the COVID-19 lockdown and provide them...

Bhubaneswar: To prevent mass congregation of people at markets and grocery stores, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to launch mobile vending of vegetables in the Odisha capital. Talking...

New Delhi: Saying that the Centre “doesn’t want anyone to remain hungry”, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a comprehensive relief package of Rs 1,70,000 crore for both...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha police has launched a helpline, 0674-2620200, to ensure smooth movement of vehicles, carrying essential commodities, on National Highways across the state during the COVID-19 lockdown. This helpline...