Death toll due to diarrhoea reaches 21 and 1700 affected, disease gets ‘epidemic’ status

Jajpur: The death toll due to diarrhoea is on a rise in the state and reached 21 on Tuesday. The waterborne disease has spread to 7 districts. Over 1700 have been infected by the disease in the state. According to information, 1700 people have been infected with diarrhoea of which 1300 have recovered. The current active…

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Ambulances to be booked online soon for the ease of patients

Bhubaneswar: In a key development, the Odisha government is planning to launch e-booking of ambulances. The ambulances can be booked online for the ease of the patients. The Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena has informed about online booking of ambulance on Tuesday. This system will be introduced very soon. While speaking to the media person, the…

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SHRI M K BEHERA, JOINS AS CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER( Projects) OF INDIAN PORT RAIL AND ROPEWAY CORPORATION

Bhubaneswar : Shri Mohes Kumar Behera, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), has  Joined as Chief General Manager( projects) Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd.( A JV Company Under Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India) at Bhubaneswar, on re-employment basis. Recently he Retired from East Coast Railways…

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Diarrhoea on the rise in Bhubaneswar: BMC conducts raids and imposes fine on eateries

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is in action mode after diarrhoea rapidly spread in the capital city. Officials raided several hotels and eateries here. The food safety officials conducted quality checks and surprise visits at several hotels and fast food shop and fined those found to be violating the guidelines. During the surprise visits…

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Tragedy in Jeypore: 2 Minors swept away while filming reels near Gulmi Waterfall

Jeypore: Two minor boys drowned while shooting reels during Raja celebrations at Gulmi waterfall in Jeypore, Koraput district. According to information, the victims were part of a five-member group of friends who had come to visit the popular tourist spot on Sunday. They belonged to Kosagumuda block of Nabarangpur district. The mishap occurred when the…

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Odisha Govt Postpones School Reopening To June 20; MDM Mandatory From Day 1

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has postponed the reopening of schools for the academic session after summer vacation, rescheduling it from June 18 to June 20, 2025. This decision considers the current weather conditions, particularly the high temperatures and the transition into the monsoon season. Schools across the state will now reopen on June 20. Additionally,…

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Bhubaneswar police arrests two Bengalis while kidnapping minor girl

Bhubaneswar: The Khandagiri police arrested two Bengalis for attempting to kidnap a minor girl on Sunday night in the Dumuduma area under Khandargiri police. They were reportedly under the influence of alcohol. According to information, two Bengali youths were attempting to kidnap a minor when police caught them. The locals noticed them while they were…

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Mastermind In Explosives Loot Incident Arrested

Bhubaneswar: The police have apprehended George Munda, the prime accused in the explosives loot incident, from the K. Balang police station area in Sundargarh district. DIG (Western Range) Brijesh Roy disclosed this information in a press conference, stating that George Munda, a Maoist informer, was involved in the looting of explosives. The breakthrough came after the…

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