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Give vaccines for 10 days in advance: CM urges PM

Give vaccines for 10 days in advance: CM urges PM
by Argus News
Thu, Apr 08 | 9:57 p.m.
Give vaccines for 10 days in advance: CM urges PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 9: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday requested Prime Minister Narendar Modi for supply of Covid vaccines for 10 days in advance to Odisha at the earliest.

“We are currently able to vaccinate 2.5 lakh persons per day and have capability to increase further. We request that at least 10 days stock of the vaccines is ensured for Odisha,” Patnaik said at a meeting held virtually between the Prime Minster and CMs on COVID19 situation on the day.

The Chief Minister too urged the Prime to provide Rs 300 crore to Odisha for Covid management.

“During 2020-21, Odisha had requested for Rs 400 crore under Emergency Covid Response Plan (ECRP), but we received only Rs 146 crore. In view of new wave of Covid, it is requested that at least Rs 300 crore be released to Odisha for 2021-22 for Covid Management,” said Patnaik

According to reports, the Prime Minister enquired about Covid management, vaccination from CMs in their respective States. He assured all supports to States.

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Govt has neglected Pipili a lot; BJP will win the seat this time: Purandeswari
by Argus News
Thu, Apr 08 | 9:26 p.m.
Govt has neglected Pipili a lot; BJP will win the seat this time: Purandeswari
Pipili/Delanga, Apr 8: BJP Odisha-in-charge D Purandeswari on Thursday said the BJD Government has failed in effecting development in all sectors in Pipili Assembly constituency and exuded confidence that BJP candidate Ashrit Pattanayak would emerge victorious this time. “Ruling BJD has always
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Thunderstorm, lightning likely in Odisha for next 5 days; Yellow warning issued
by Argus News
Thu, Apr 08 | 8:59 p.m.
Thunderstorm, lightning likely in Odisha for next 5 days; Yellow warning issued
Bhubaneswar, Apr 8: Thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur at several places in Odisha during next five days, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar on Thursday. The weathermen also forecast that light to moderate rain or thundershower very likely to occur at
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Man dies after consuming spurious liquor in Bhadrak
by Argus News
Thu, Apr 08 | 8:20 p.m.
Man dies after consuming spurious liquor in Bhadrak
Bhadrak, Apr 8: A man died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor near Ganijang under Bhadrak Rural police station in Odisha’s Bhadrak district on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Abhimanyu Rout. As per reports, Abhimanyu and his friends had consumed alcohol buying from a liquor
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Instructions issued to check Coronavirus spread in prisons
by Argus News
Thu, Apr 08 | 7:59 p.m.
Instructions issued to check Coronavirus spread in prisons
Bhubaneswar, Apr 9: In view of sharp rise in Covid 19 positive cases being witnessed Odisha for a few days now, the State Prisons Directorate has asked Jail Superintendents to prevent spread of Coronavirus inside the prisons. The Directorate has issued instructions in this respect. According to the
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Madhusudan Law University to begin from Apr 28
by Argus News
Thu, Apr 08 | 7:19 p.m.
Madhusudan Law University to begin from Apr 28
Bhubaneswar, Apr 9: The Madhusudan Law College at Cuttack will be upgraded to a university, named Madhusudan Law University, from April 28, 2021. The State Government has approved a proposal in this regard. The University will operate under the Higher Education Department. All Government and private law
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CoBRA jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas released by Maoists
by Argus News
Thu, Apr 08 | 6:54 p.m.
CoBRA jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas released by Maoists
Raipur, Apr 8: CoBRA jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas, who was allegedly kidnapped by the Maoists during Bijapur attack on April 3, has been released by the ultras, news agency ANI reported on Thursday. CoBRA jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas kidnapped by Naxals during Bijapur attack on April 3, has been released
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