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Unlock: Schools reopen for students of classes 10, 12 in Odisha

Though the schools reopened, it is not mandatory for students to attend physical classes

Odisha reports 1,833 fresh coronavirus cases, 67 more fatalities in a day

While 1,062 infections were detected from quarantine centres, the remaining 771 were local- contact cases

Disaster management to be compulsory subject in colleges in Odisha

A course on disaster management will be taught as a compulsory subject during the first year at colleges in Odisha, the state's Higher Education minister Arun Sahoo said

Britannia to invest Rs 94 cr to up production capacity at Odisha plant

Home-grown food company Britannia Industries on Friday said it will invest Rs 94 crore to increase production capacity at its Odisha plant. The company will add two new manufacturing lines that will increase its production capacity by nearly 85 per cent to 65,000 metric tonnes per annum from the current 35,000 metric tonnes per annum, said Britannia Industries in a statement. The plant, which will manufacture Britannia's flagship brands comprising Marie Gold, Vita Marie Gold, Tiger Glucose & Good Day, will also generate additional employment to 450 people after the investment, the Wadia group company added. "The new capacities in Odisha will be operational by October 2022," said Britannia Industries. The new manufacturing lines will feature fully automated processing and packing lines, as well as the latest warehousing infrastructure to optimise supply chain and quality management.

Odisha reports 1,917 fresh coronavirus cases, records 69 fatalities

Odisha's COVID-19 tally mounted to 9,63,851 on Friday as 1,917 more people tested positive for the infection, while 69 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 5,377

Britannia Industries to invest Rs 94 crore for expansion of its Odisha unit

Britannia Industries Limited Friday announced an investment of Rs 94 crore for the expansion of its manufacturing plant in Odisha's Khurda district to cater to the growing demand for its products

Odisha administers 15 million Covid-19 vaccine doses: Naveen Patnaik

Odisha has administered 15 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine so far, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said

Tata sets up Rs 100 crore tea packaging unit in Odisha

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday inaugurated a tea packaging unit of Tata Consumer Products Ltd at Gopalpur in the state's Ganjam district

Central team visited Odisha to assess crop damage due to cyclone: Tomar

A central team has visited Odisha in June to assess the damage in the wake of cyclone Yaas, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha.

Unlock: Odisha govt to reopen schools for classes 10, 12 from July 26

Along with classes 10 and 12, the present online mode of teaching will continue for all classes

Global surge in Covid-19 cases a warning for us: PM Narendra Modi

Modi said states must take "proactive measures to rule out any possibility of a third wave"

Odisha sees 2,070 fresh coronavirus cases, reports 64 more deaths

Odisha on Friday reported 2,070 new COVID-19 cases, which took the tally to 9,49,929, while 64 more fatalities pushed the toll to 4,925, a senior health department official said. Of the 2,070 new cases, 1,195 were reported from quarantine centres, and the rest detected during contact tracing, the official said. Khurda district, of which state capital Bhubaneswar is part, recorded the maximum number of new cases and fatalities at 446 and 22 respectively. Other districts which reported more than 100 fresh cases include Cuttack at 319, Balasore at 176, Jajpur at 136 and Puri at 109. Deogarh reported the least number of cases at three. Of the 64 fatalities, 10 were recorded in Bargarh, eight in Balasore, seven in Sundergarh, six in Ganjam, and two each in Kandhamal and Sambalpur. One patient each succumbed to the infection in Boudh, Kalahandi, Kendrapara, Mayurbhanj, Nuapada, Puri and Rayagada. This apart, 53 other COVID-19 patients in the state died due to ...

Odisha extends partial lockdown till August 1, eases some curbs

The Odisha government on Thursday allowed the movement of passenger buses, and barber shops and beauty parlours to resume business, while extending the partial lockdown till 6 am of August 1.

Two-day curfew in Puri, security increased as Rath Yatra begins in Odisha

As the nine-day long festival, Rath Yatra began in Odisha from Monday, a two-day curfew has been imposed and a total of 65 platoons of police force have been deployed across the city

Former bank manager arrested for embezzlement of Rs 1.5 cr in Odisha

Former manager of a nationalised bank in Odisha's Kendrapara district was arrested for allegedly embezzling around Rs 1.5 crore, police said on Saturday.

Rath Yatra 2021: Only Covid-19 negative servitors to pull chariots

The Jagannath Temple administration informed Ratha Yatra festival would be organised without participation of devotees and in strict adherence to safety protocols to contain the spread of coronavirus

Odisha registers record 61 coronavirus deaths, 2,806 more cases

Odisha on Friday reported record 61 COVID-19 deaths and 2,806 more cases, a Health Department official said.

JSPL announces over Rs 1 trillion investment in Odisha in next 10 years

Jindal Steel and Power Limited will invest over Rs 1 trillion in Odisha to create employment opportunities in the state, its Chairman Naveen Jindal has said

Odisha registers 2,487 new Covid-19 infections, 51 more fatalities

Odisha's COVID-19 tally mounted to 9,27,186 on Tuesday as 2,487 more people tested positive for the infection, while 51 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 4,299

SC dismisses pleas seeking nod for 'rath yatra' at places other than Puri

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed pleas seeking permission to conduct 'rath yatras' at various places other than Jagannath Puri in Odisha