Corona Update in India

* Odisha Govt identifies two more people who had attended the Tablighi Jamaat event at Nizamuddin Markaz - one from Kendrapara and another from Jajpur. 3 identified earlier. * Odisha Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati commits Rs 50 lakh…

* Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik wishes people of the State on the occasion of Utkala Dibasa; calls for unity to fight Corona Pandemic. * President #RamNathKovind and PM #NarendraModi wish people of #Odisha on the occasion of #UtkalaDibasa.…

TNI Bureau: The Coronavirus cases worldwide has crossed 8 lakh mark today while the death toll too went past 40,000 barrier. The number of positive cases now stands at 836,899 and its counting. Death Toll is at 41,237. The fatality…

* 3 Nizamuddin Markaz attendees are from Odisha are quarantined. State Govt is collecting data on others who had attended the Tablighi Jamat event. * Odisha Govt announces austerity measures in view of COVID-19. 70% deferment in gross…

* According to unconfirmed reports, several people from Odisha had attended the Tablighi Jamat event in Markaz, Nizamuddin, Delhi between 1st and 15th March. State Government is looking into this matter, confirms Senior IAS Pradeep Jena.…

* State Transport Authority extends validity of learner's license and PUC certificate till 30th June after Ministry of Road Transport and Highways extends validity of vehicle permits extended till June end. * Odisha Govt decides to set…

? Odisha Assembly unanimously passes Appropriation Bill; House adjourned sine die. ? Odisha Govt extends Excise Rules 2019-20 for 3 more months till Jun 30. ? Policemen on duty attacked by some people during lockdown at Baligaon…

* 2nd phase of Budget Session of Odisha Assembly begins at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. * Ashwini Hospital, Cuttack all set to be converted into a Covid-19 Hospital soon. * The 500-bedded COVID-19 Hospital at SUM to be inaugurated…

* Odisha gets 20,000 N95 Masks and 20 lakh triple-layered masks. The consignment reached Bhubaneswar by a special air cargo. * People from Odisha, who are stranded outside the State or in distress due to the Lockdown, can contact the…