An Imphal based journalist and an activist were arrested in Manipur over their social media posts on Cow Urine Cure after state BJP chief S Tikendra Singh died due to Covid 19 infection. The Manipur police on May 13 arrested Journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem and political activist Erendro Leichombam and booked them under the National Security…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of rising cases of Covid 19 in the state, the Odisha government on Tuesday extended the Lockdown across the state till 5 Am of June 1. However, this time the state government has reduced the time period for the opening of essential shops. Now people can purchase essential items between 7…
Former Indian men’s test opener and Odia cricketer Shiv Sunder Das has been appointed as the batting coach of senior India Women’s Cricket team for the upcoming tour of England. Abhay Sharma has been named the fielding coach. Born in Bhubaneswar, Das had represented India in 23 Test matches. Later he started coaching. He was…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a three month house-to-house survey to identify persons with COVID symptoms and co-morbid conditions. ASHAs and Anganwadi workers will carry out the survey from May 24. An additional incentive of Rs 1,000 per month for the three months will be given for this. The ASHAs, engaged to…
Mumbai/ Berhampur: Bollywood actor Sonu Sood who turned as a real hero during the Covid pandemic has landed into a controversy over his claim to have arranged a bed in a hospital for a Covid patient in Berhampur. On Monday, the Ganjam collector shared the tweet of Sonu Sood and said, “ “We don’t received…
Gujarat: As Cyclone Tauktae has intensified as an ‘extremely severe cyclonic storm’ in the Arabian sea and heading towards Gujarat coasts, the Gujarat government has evacuated 1.5 lakh people from the coastal areas of the state. The cyclone is likely to reach the coasts of Gujarat on 17 May evening and cross between Porbandar and…
Aizawl: Setting an example for others and suggesting that no one is VIP during the pandemic, Mizoram’s power and electricity department minister R Lalzirliana cleaned the floor of the hospital in which he was undergoing treatment for Covid-19. After testing Covid positive he was admitted in Zoram Medical College on May 12. The noble gesture…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to free up more beds for critical Covid-19 patients at different Hospitals, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to rope in hotels for converting into Covid-19 facilities to treat patients with mild infection in the city. The BMC Commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Singh conducted a virtual meeting on Saturday with owners…
Bhubaneswar: Five teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) from Odisha comprising 125 personnel from the 3rd Battalion stationed at Munduli, Bhubaneswar left for Gujarat as cyclone Taukate is likely to make a landfall on the coasts of Gujarat. The team will assist Gujarat government in emergency relief works. the teams will be deployed at…
Berhampur: In order to vaccinate senior citizens safely as soon as possible, the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) have decided to start Covid vaccination at doorstep for senior citizens in Berhampur city. The doorstep vaccination will start from May 17. District collector Vijay Amruta Kulange informed that persons aged 75 and above, and those who are…
