Rayagada: The Ragada administration on Wednesday announced a weeklong shutdown in the entire district from Thursday, following a spike in COVID-19 cases with 96 people testing positive for the virus in the last 24 hours.
Collector Pramod Kumar Behera said that the shutdown will remain in force till July 29.
Barring vegetable and grocery shops, filling stations, milk supply and health services, the remaining establishments including government and private offices and banks will remain closed during this period, he said.
Besides, there will be no vehicular movement in the district except for the transport of essential goods.
The people have been asked to stay at home and venture out only in case of any emergency.
The district has so far reported 338 positive cases. With 139 patients having recovered from the infection, the number of active cases stands at 197.
Bhubaneswar: After a two-day closure due to heavy rainfall, Similipal National Park located in Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Annual Founder’s Day of SAI International Residential School (SIRS) was celebrated in style,…
Balasore: Tension prevailed at Kamarda Bazar in Odisha’s Balasore district during a crackdown by excise…
New Delhi: A private plane crashed in Gramado, a popular mountain resort town in Brazil,…
Keonjhar: Desecration of a Hanuman idol in Barbil area of Odisha's Keonjhar district triggered stiff…
Mumbai: The much-delayed schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy has been finalised. As per the…
This website uses cookies.