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Odisha govt bans sale, use of firecrackers during festive season

Odisha government on Thursday prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers during the festive season."With a view to protecting the health of general public and to curb the spread of infection, sale and use of firecrackers shall remain prohibited during this festive month," reads the state government order.The state government further extended the night curfew between 10 pm and 5 am for a month from October 1 to November 1, 2021 in all urban areas of the state.However, the night curfew in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack will be imposed from 8 pm to 5 am from October 11 to October 20."All religious festivals/functions will be observed in restricted manner, considering the local COVID situation. District authorities will take the decision and may impose restrictions to the entry of devotees into religious place or place of worship," the order adds.It further said local authorities may decide the number of persons to attend any religious festival/ ritual/ puja in their jurisdictions with strict ..

Adani Green arm acquires 40 Mw operating solar project in Odisha

The project has a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for Rs 4.235 per unit, with remaining PPA life of about 22 years

Odisha announces ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 for each Covid-19 death

The amount will be paid from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)

New version of Akash missile successfully flight-tested in Odisha

A new version of the Akash missile was successfully flight-tested on Monday from the integrated test range at Chandipur in Odisha, officials said

73% population of Odisha has antibodies against Covid: ICMR survey

The survey was conducted in 12 of the state's 30 districts between August 29 and September 15

Cyclone Gulab to make landfall today, IMD issues alert for Andhra, Odisha

The orange alert has been issued for moderate or heavy thunderstorms and wind speed with 30-40 km per hour to reach some districts of Odisha within the next three hours

NDRF deploys 18 teams in AP, Odisha in view of impending cyclone

The NDRF teams in Odisha will be deployed in Balasore, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Nayagarh and Malkangiri districts.

Alert sounded in parts of Odisha over Cyclone Gulab, says IMD

Warnings have been issued in parts of southern Odisha that are likely to be heavily affected by the cyclonic storm Gulab, said officials from IMD Bhubaneswar on Saturday

Odisha sends rescue teams to 7 districts as IMD issues cyclone warning

IMD forecasts formation of cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal, which may then move towards southern part of the state and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh

Odisha govt approves projects worth Rs 640.55 crore under OMBADC

The projects worth Rs 640.55 cr were approved under Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC) in the sectors of the development of secondary schools

Odisha govt decides to reopen colleges, universities from Monday

The Odisha government has decided to reopen public universities, government and non-government colleges for first-year students from September 20.

Need for increase in mineral exploration activities in eastern states: Govt

The Centre has urged Odisha and its neighbouring states to explore untapped mineral resources in order to cater to rising demand and reduce import bills.

Rain batters Odisha as Bhubaneswar, Puri receive record rainfall

Bhubaneswar received 195 mm rainfall in 24 hours, breaking a 63-year-old record, as rain clobbered large parts of the state and prompted authorities to issue a flood alert, officials said on Monday.

Deep depression crosses Odisha coast; heavy rain likely in west India

A depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression and crossed the Odisha coast on Monday morning, bringing heavy rains in several parts of west coast and Central India, IMD said

Massive rainfall in Odisha, alert for Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh too

Odisha, north Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are likely to get heavy rainfall during the next 48 hours, the IMD said.

Heavy-rain warning for Odisha; Met says low-pressure area to form in 24 hrs

Odisha may receive very heavy rainfall over the next few days as the meteorological department said on Friday that a low-pressure area would likely form in the next 24 hours.

Odisha reports 745 new coronavirus cases, 6 more fatalities today

Odisha reported 745 new COVID-19 cases on Friday and six more deaths, a Health Department official said.

Crime graph higher in Odisha during Covid-19 pandemic, says minister

The crime graph rose in Odisha despite a series of lockdowns, shutdowns and curfew for over one- and-half years during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Odisha Assembly was informed on Monday.

Odisha records 41% jump in August GST collection to Rs 3,316.55 crore

The state collected Rs 16,977.92 crore GST in the current fiscal till August, as against a collection of Rs 9,888.99 crore in the same period last year

Coronavirus cases continue to spike among children in Odisha

Among the new patients, diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, there were 118 children, which was 17.32 of the total fresh cases detected.