Odisha News
➡️ 276 Covid-19 patients have recovered from the disease in Odisha in the last 24 hours. The total recovered cases of Odisha now stand at 1038971.
➡️ 16 students of Plus 2 residential college in Kunjakanta area in Dhenkanal test COVID-19 positive.
➡️ 12th Edition of International Sand Art Festival begins at Konarak Chandrabhaga Beach.
➡️ Fine to be imposed for not wearing mask in Khordha District.
➡️ Odisha sees 64% growth in GST collection in November.
India News
➡️ Two cases of Omicron detected in Karnataka. They returned from South Africa (via Dubai).
➡️ Omicron COVID variant appears to be very transmissible: Top Indian virologist.
➡️ PM Modi reviewed preparedness to deal with Cyclone Jawad including timely evacuation of those in affected areas and ensuring maintenance of essential supplies.
➡️ Railways cancels 86 more trains in view of Cyclone Jawad.
➡️ Dam Safety Bill, 2021 passed in Rajya Sabha.
➡️ Farmers’ protest continues even after repealing of the three farm laws.
➡️ India will have 9 nuclear reactors by 2024 and a new nuclear project.
➡️ ‘Mirzapur’ actor Bramha Mishra found dead at home; body sent for autopsy.
World News
➡️ ZyCov-D vaccine to be initially supplied to 7 states including Maharashtra, West Bengal.
➡️ First case of ‘Omicron’ variant confirmed in France.
➡️ Omicron coronavirus variant confirmed in 29 countries: WHO Chief.
➡️ Canada bans entry from more countries as Omicron cases detected.
➡️ Saudi Arabia confirms first case of Omicron in Gulf.
