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The Serum Institute of India (SII) has fixed the price of Covishield vaccine at Rs. 600 per dose for private hospitals and Rs. 400 per jab for State Governments.

Odisha Government has cancelled the Board of Secondary Education, (BSE) Matric Examinations 2021, informed the Mass Education Minister Sameer Dash.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen patnaik reviewed the covid situation in the State and directed to ramp up beds with oxygen system although there is no problem of beds and oxygen in the State currently.

In view of a surge in Covid 19 cases in the State, Odisha Government tightened the Covid restrictions further by launching a crackdown on hotels, restaurants and street food joints that witness a mad rush and have become potential super…

Central Railways Pointsman Mayur Shelke becomes a Hero and draws accolade for saving the life of a six-year-old child.

The public mask mandate has been lifted in Israel while masks are still required indoors and in large gatherings.

In a big development, the Centre has decided to go for mass vaccination programme by opening it for people above the age of 18 from May 1, 2021.

In view of increasing cases of COVID 19 in the State, Odisha Government has announced weekend shutdown in all urban areas across the State, including Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from April 24.

Amidst worsening Covid-19 situation in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced complete lockdown in the national capital from Monday night.

Many States are taking similar measures like Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to isolate or test the Kumbh returnees to prevent further spread of Coronavirus.