Odisha begins immunisation drive; operations smooth, say health officers

161 sites have been set up across the state for the vaccine campaign

Odisha records single-day spike of 2,267 new COVID-19 cases on April 13

Odisha, which last recorded 2,000 COVID-19 cases in October last year, again sees spike  

Night curfew re-imposed in all 30 districts of Odisha

The total number of positive cases in Odisha now stands at 358,342, while 1,935 people have died

Vaccine shortage pushes Odisha to shut COVID-19 immunisation centres in 11 districts on Day 3 of ‘Tika Utsav’

Over 60 per cent of the total vaccination centres in Odisha are now closed

Funeral over a video call: COVID-19 lockdown forces Odisha migrants to stay away

Not being able to attend last rites of kin takes a toll on mental health

World Bicycle Day 2020: Time for the humble cycle to take a bow as a friend of the working class

The nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) forces migrants to cycle thousands of kilometres braving …

Kumbh returnees test positive for COVID-19 in Odisha

Odisha to implement weekend shutdown, stop religious congregations to prevent spread of COVID-19

COVID-19, summer season, a double blow for water issues in Odisha’s Jajpur

Villagers of the district’s Sukinda block forced to use water from contaminated sources

COVID-19: More than 40,000 turmeric farmers in Odisha's Kandhamal bear lockdown brunt

Turmeric, or haldi, holds an important place in Indian kitchens because of its strong aroma, healing properties

World camel day: As tourists stay away from Odisha beaches, owners abandon camels

Several camels in Odisha — used by tour operators to earn money by carrying tourists in beach sites — abandoned by owners

Cyclone Yaas, COVID-19 leave Odisha’s weavers in deep trouble

Hundreds of looms, yarn and spindles have been damaged in the cyclone and flood, as most weavers live in thatched houses

World Day Against Child Labour 2020: Vulnerable children worse off due to COVID-19

The nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has left child labourers with no source of income, no …

International Sex Workers Day: Odisha’s sex workers get little help amid COVID-19 lockdown

The COVID-19 lockdown means a complete loss of income, struggle for daily survival for sex workers across the country

COVID-19: Shortage in Odisha blood banks

People are finding it tough to get access to blood in the state's 83 blood banks

Ship crew at Paradip port in Odisha test positive for COVID-19

The cargo vessel arrived from Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu, where most of the affected crew reside.

COVID-19: Sales hit, Odisha sculptors struggle to stay afloat

Absence of tourists and cancelled festival celebrations have hit their livelihood

International Albinism Awareness Day celebrates those with rare genetic condition

‘Made To Shine’ — the chosen theme for this year’s International Albinism Awareness Day — celebrates the …

COVID-19 among Dongriya Kondhs: 4 test positive

Their economy hit; several unable to go out to sell crops and other produce due to COVID-19 fear

COVID-19: Odisha flags off Rs 100-cr emergency initiative for daily wage earners

The initiative will provide employment opportunities to 4.5 lakh families in urban areas

COVID-19: Odisha govt bans fish trade with West Bengal

Several COVID-19 patients in the state had travel history to West Bengal, according to state govt 

COVID-19 lockdown: Odisha’s mahua flower collectors left in lurch

The state’s tribal economy intrinsically runs on mahua flower trade in summers

Students of engineering university in Odisha’s Sambalpur wrongly diagnosed with COVID-19

COVID-19 restrictions put in place in and around the engineering university were lifted after all of them tested negative on March 2 

Odisha seaside villagers move to safe places as cyclone Amphan intensifies

Over 567 cyclone shelters and 7,092 buildings have been readied, claimed a state official

SC stays Odisha HC order on migrants; allows them to return

Returning migrants narrate tales of anguish and misery

COVID-19 lockdown desperation: Odisha migrants take sea route to return

Workers risk rough seas in cramped boats to return homes