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SC stays Orissa HC order that said returning migrants must test negative for Covid-19Subscriber Only
May 08, 2020 15:58 IST
According to the Odisha government, 4,225 migrants from different states arrived in Odisha on Thursday, and a total of 49,765 since May 3. The state expects at least 5 lakh people to return.
Fri, May 08, 2020
Orissa HC on returning migrants: Only those who test negative for Covid-19 can returnSubscriber Only
May 08, 2020 04:50 IST
The order is expected to disrupt the return of thousands of migrants, some of whom are on their way to the state.
Fri, May 08, 2020
COVID-19 cases may rise as migrants arrive, but our duty to take care of them: Odisha CMSubscriber Only
April 29, 2020 18:36 IST
The state has set up a registration system that will capture every worker’s arrival, quarantine them for 14 days in local facilities built across the state and then release or hospitalize them based on their symptoms and corona test results.
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
Odisha announces Rs 50 lakh ex gratia to COVID-19 healthcare workers, state honours for death during serviceSubscriber Only
April 21, 2020 18:14 IST
The state government announced a package of Rs 50 lakh for deceased healthcare personnel as well as the status of state martyrs, along with other measures.
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
Odisha announces steps to register incoming migrantsSubscriber Only
April 19, 2020 19:24 IST
Patnaik said that every Gram Panchayat will have a registration facility, where it is mandatory of returning population to either self register or get their details enrolled by relatives. The returnees will then be placed in panchayat quarantine facilities for 14 days.
Sun, Apr 19, 2020
Odisha launches employment scheme for urban poorSubscriber Only
April 19, 2020 08:18 IST
A senior bureaucrat said that the initiative will involve "labour-intensive work such as maintenance and upgradation of toilets and water infrastructure" in ULBs, while maintaining social distancing.
Sun, Apr 19, 2020
States work on roadmap to restart industrial units, agriculture and fisheriesSubscriber Only
April 14, 2020 04:30 IST
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Odisha and Maharashtra have extended the coronavirus curbs till the month-end, while Haryana is looking to take a cue from the Prime Minister’s address to the nation Tuesday, the last day of a three-week national lockdown.
Tue, Apr 14, 2020
Extending coronavirus lockdown: Odisha leads the waySubscriber Only
April 10, 2020 03:04 IST
Shut until April 30, Odisha wants no rail or air; draws contours of roadmap for others.
Fri, Apr 10, 2020
BJD MP urges MPLAD funds be given to respective state governmentsSubscriber Only
April 09, 2020 12:45 IST
“The MPLAD funds that they have taken away for two years should really be put into the kitty of the states either in CM Relief Fund or any other way”, Misra said.
Thu, Apr 09, 2020Odisha extends lockdown till April 30, first state to do soSubscriber Only
April 09, 2020 12:40 IST
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “The cabinet, which met today, decided that saving the lives of our people is the top most priority at this juncture.” The state has reported 42 cases of COVID-19 and two deaths so far.
Thu, Apr 09, 2020
Shutdown of Bhubaneswar, two other townsSubscriber Only
April 04, 2020 02:20 IST
Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy said that in Bhubaneswar and Bhadrak, “we have reason to suspect community transmission. Our surveillance has to be taken one step forward”.
Sat, Apr 04, 2020
Odisha govt announces 48-hour ‘shutdown’ in Bhubaneswar, Bhadrak, CuttackSubscriber Only
April 03, 2020 15:34 IST
Starting Friday 20.00 hours, these three urban pockets of the state will experience for 48 hours more restrictions on movement of essential services personnel, commodities and services, than presently imposed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
Missing dialysis sessions, families of patients slam Odisha Health Dept for handling of third corona caseSubscriber Only
March 30, 2020 12:46 IST
Late Thursday night, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Department in a series of tweets said, "Based on the contact history of the third positive (Corona) case (in Odisha), Health Department urges people not to visit Kar Clinic Bhubaneswar for outpatient and inpatient care".
Mon, Mar 30, 2020Odisha govt announces Rs 2,200 crore package for poor and needy as state identifies third coronavirus caseSubscriber Only
March 28, 2020 12:07 IST
Odisha confirmed its third positive case of coronavirus, which has led to disruption in the functioning of the state assembly.
Sat, Mar 28, 2020
Odisha to set up two hospitals in capital, Naveen urges CMs to help stranded OdiasSubscriber Only
March 27, 2020 05:41 IST
According to a senior official, “This will help in pooling all resources, human and material, in one place to treat patients rather than a scattered effort throughout the state. Doctors from different state medical colleges may be deployed at this one place for streamlined services.”
Fri, Mar 27, 2020
Coronavirus: Healthcare workers in Odisha to get four months’ salary in advanceSubscriber Only
March 26, 2020 01:06 IST
In a video clip, Patnaik said: “Paramedics and all healthcare workers will be given their salaries for April, May, June and July in the month of April itself.”
Thu, Mar 26, 2020Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces four months’ advance salary for state doctors, healthcare workersSubscriber Only
March 25, 2020 18:07 IST
“For you and your family, I announce that doctors, paramedics and all healthcare workers will be given their salaries for April, May, June and July in the month of April itself”, Patnaik announced.
Wed, Mar 25, 2020
Observe lock down faithfully, else one million Indians could be affected by COVID-19: Odisha governmentSubscriber Only
March 25, 2020 11:59 IST
Bagchi demonstrated a chart titled “India is headed in the direction of exponential growth, with cases doubling every 5-6 days”. Considering Odisha’s population to the national population, if there are 58,643 cases nationwide it would mean there will be 2,345 affected in Odisha alone”, Bagchi said.
Wed, Mar 25, 2020
Odisha doctors write to govt: Short of critical equipment, may enter coronavirus stage 3Subscriber Only
March 22, 2020 20:08 IST
According to a senior doctor with OMSA, Stage III of pandemic means when an person or animal carrying the virus can produce sporadic cases or small clusters of disease in population. Incomplete human-to-human transmission can occur in specific circumstances.
Sun, Mar 22, 2020
Odisha announces week-long ‘near total lockdown’ of 5 districts, 8 townsSubscriber Only
March 22, 2020 02:27 IST
In a video clip, Patnaik said, “Coronavirus has reached India. The number of affected (patients) is increasing. This virus has come from outside and does not have a specific treatment. Only awareness can stop the spread of this virus.”
Sun, Mar 22, 2020
Coronavirus: Odisha first state to execute week-long lockdown from SundaySubscriber Only
March 21, 2020 18:01 IST
According to a government spokesperson, Odisha is the first state in the country to lock down 40 per cent of the state- focusing on districts where more than 70 percent of foreign travellers have returned.
Sat, Mar 21, 2020Odisha CM writes to PM Modi to postpone Census and updation of NPR, state BJP leader supportsSubscriber Only
March 21, 2020 12:27 IST
Reacting to the letter, Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Pradipta Naik, said, “There is no problem with this suggestion. I am hopeful PM will accept the proposal”.
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
Odisha: AIIMS doctors accuse senior of hiding son’s COVID-19 statusSubscriber Only
March 21, 2020 03:14 IST
The 19-year-old boy is the second positive case of the COVID-19 in Odisha after a research scholar tested positive following his return from Italy.
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
Coronavirus: Odisha to distribute three months of ration to beneficiariesSubscriber Only
March 18, 2020 16:10 IST
Since Coronavirus is contagious in nature and food grains shall be distributed to PDS beneficiaries through ePoS devices but, without using any type of biometric scanning through either fingerprint scanner or IRIS scanner attached to the e-PoS.
Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Coronavirus in India: Odisha makes registration of overseas visitors mandatorySubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 15:28 IST
Those who entered Odisha after midnight on March 3 must register themselves within a 48-hour window starting 6 am on March 17.
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