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Centre revises discharge policy for Covid patients

India | January 13, 2022 0:29 IST

The Centre has revised the discharge policy on Covid patients to align it with the Covid-19 clinical management protocol, guidelines for home isolation of mild cases, and advisory on testing strategy, it was announced on Wednesday. "After a review meeting chaired by the Prime Minister over Covid situation, we have revised our discharge policy with severity categorised into mild and moderate cases," Joint Secretary, Health, Lav Agrawal, said at a press briefing.

Court grants bail to Orissa HC ex-Judge IM Quddusi in corruption case

India | September 27, 2017 19:33 IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opposed the bail plea and told the court that he was not cooperating in the investigation. The court observed that he has given his voice's sample voluntarily.

IND vs ENG: OCA quashes 'lack of planning' allegations for delay in players’ arrival

Cricket | January 17, 2017 23:34 IST

The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Tuesday refuted the allegations of 'lack of planning' for the second ODI between India and England to be held here on Thursday as former secretary Asirbad Behera said that

Boat capsizes in Odisha, six missing

India | March 07, 2016 21:55 IST

Bhubaneswar: At least six persons were missing on Monday after a boat carrying about 60 people capsized in Brahmani river in Odisha's Dhenkanal district.The boat capsized near Chandipal ghat when around 60 people hailing from

Orissa, West Bengal squabble over origin of rasgulla

Lifestyle | September 23, 2015 11:46 IST

New Delhi: The dispute over the origins of the rasgulla has heated up ever since the Orissa government decided to seek a Geographical Indication (GI) for it earlier this year. The West Bengal government was

Reliance Infra power's licenses revoked by Orissa government

India | March 05, 2015 18:45 IST

New Delhi: Orissa Electricity Regulatory commission cancelled the distribution license of three power distribution companies owned by Reliance. It has cancelled licences of three power distribution companies named Nesco, Wesco, and Southco which are part

In Pics: Cyclone Hudhud creates havoc in Andhra Pradesh & Orissa

India | October 14, 2014 8:57 IST

New Delhi: Life was limping back to normalcy in Odisha's four worst hit tribal districts after Cyclone Hudhud moved to Chhattisgarh as Odisha government today said the storm damaged about 80,000 houses, power infrastructure and

Digvijay Singh attacks RSS in Rajya Sabha

Politics | August 11, 2014 18:24 IST

New Delhi: Attacking RSS, Congress leader Digvijay Singh today said its ideology was damaging peace of the country and asked the government to ban books spreading communal ideology.Participating in a debate in Rajya Sabha on

Know about the world famous Jagannath Rath Yatra of Puri

India | July 10, 2013 17:32 IST

New Delhi: “Ratha Yatra” is the colourful festival which draws millions of devotees from various parts of the country and abroad to Puri. Also known as the Car Festival, the Rath Yatra is taking place

Bhanwari Devi case accused Kailash Jakhar held

India | July 02, 2012 13:08 IST

Jodhpur, July 2 : Bhanwari Devi abduction and murder case accused Kailash Jakhar, who had escaped from the High Court premises here after armed assailants opened fire to help him flee, was today arrested.On a

POSCO hopes to start work on 8 MT plant in Orissa by October

May 30, 2012 18:11 IST

New Delhi, May 30 : South Korean steel major POSCO may kick off work on its initial 8 million tonne per annum (MTPA) project near Paradip in Orissa by October if the state government transfers

Supreme Court To Examine 'Raped' Kandhamal Nun's Plea

India | February 09, 2012 21:49 IST

New Delhi, Feb 9: The Supreme Court today agreed to look into the appeal of a Christian nun allegedly raped by religious fanatics during the infamous Kandhamal riots in Orissa, challenging the State high court's

One Killed, 9 Injured As Goods Train Collides With Samaleswari Express In Orissa

India | November 23, 2011 13:37 IST

Bhubaneswar, Nov 23: One person was killed and nine others were injured early Wednesday when a good train collided with the Samaleshwari Express at Jharsuguda railway station near Rourkela. This is the second train accident in

Orissa Is Now Odisha, State Observes Holiday

India | November 05, 2011 19:06 IST

Bhubaneswar, Nov 5: A day after the name of Orissa was officially changed to Odisha, the state today observed a holiday with the government describing the step as “historic”. The state which was formed on

Naveen Ridicules UPA's 'Aam Aadmi' Slogan

Politics | November 04, 2011 21:10 IST

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4: Ridiculing the Congress-led UPA government's ‘Aam Aadmi' slogan, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today said the latest petrol price hike has truly overburdened the common people.“The Congress-led UPA government, which gave slogan