Briefs

Pipili Bypoll Candidate Tests COVID-19 Positive

Pipili: With less than 10 days to go for Pipili bypoll in Odisha, Congress’ candidate Ajit Mangaraj has tested positive for COVID-19.

Mangaraj took to his social media handle on Saturday to confirm the news.

He urged Congress workers not to spread rumours and focus on campaigning for the party and performing well in the bypoll.

The by-election is slated for April 17.

The state is experiencing a second wave of COVID-19 and saw the biggest spike of 1374 cases on Saturday.

Also Read: Odisha Logs Highest One-Day Spike With 1374 New COVID-19 Cases; 355 From Sundargarh

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park Reopens After Crocodile Census, Number Increases

Kendrapada: The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapada district reopened for tourists on Thursday after…

9 minutes ago

India Always Open To Legitimate Return Of Illegal Indian Immigrants, Says Jaishankar

New York: Amid Trump’s crackdown on immigrants, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on…

20 minutes ago

Odisha IAS Officer Hemant Sharma Promoted To ACS Rank

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has promoted senior IAS officer Hemant Sharma, currently serving as Principal Secretary…

47 minutes ago

Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates – Thursday, 23 January 2025

Stay ahead with Odisha Bytes Breaking News - your ultimate source for the fastest, most…

6 hours ago

Rashmika Mandanna Spotted In A Wheelchair, Struggles To Stand On Her Feet [Watch]

New Delhi: After the record-breaking success of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, Rashmika Mandanna has her…

13 hours ago

12 VWSC Members From Odisha Invited To Attend Republic Day Celebrations In Delhi

Bhubaneswar: Twelve members of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC) from nine districts of Odisha…

13 hours ago