The state government has come up with a new prison manual after revising a 78-year-old one to ensure better management of jail administration and inmates. The old manual was compiled in 1942. November 14, 2020 at 09:41AM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Odisha govt revises prison manual after 78 yrs Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 14, 2020 Rating: 5

A day after reclaiming the Balasore seat from the BJP, state housing and urban development minister Pratap Jena, who spearheaded the party’s campaign in the constituency, said winning back the seat was a challenge. November 12, 2020 at 12:42PM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Winning back Balasore was a challenge: Pratap Jena Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 12, 2020 Rating: 5

In spite of anti-China sentiment, city markets are flooded with lights and decorative items carrying the ‘made in China’ tag. November 12, 2020 at 12:34PM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Made-in-China lights rule capital’s Diwali markets Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 12, 2020 Rating: 5

Amid the falling fresh infection count, altogether 1,220 more persons tested positive for the virus, taking the caseload to 3,05,000 on Wednesday. Fifteen more died of Covid, taking the death toll to 1,469. The positivity rate (percentage of samples returning positive) for the day was 2.48% as the 1,220 positive cases came from among the 49,160 samples tested. November 12, 2020 at 12:31PM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India ‘Daily testing of 50,000 samples to continue’ Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 12, 2020 Rating: 5

A team of nine young Odia engineers from different parts of the state has got the opportunity to take part in the annual NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge 2021 to be held at its headquarters in April next year. November 12, 2020 at 12:24PM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India 9 teens in NASA rover challenge Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 12, 2020 Rating: 5

With schools in the state closed till the end of the year following a government notification, many of the educational institutes have now decided to hold half-early exams online. But to make it work, schools want parents to act as invigilators since teachers won’t be able to supervise children during online exams. November 12, 2020 at 12:22PM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Parents to invigilate in half-yearly exams Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 12, 2020 Rating: 5

The state government’s ban on the use and sale of firecrackers this Diwali has been hailed by one and all. Celebrities as well as common people have welcomed the step and urged people to celebrate the Festival of Lights in a safe and peaceful way. November 11, 2020 at 10:03AM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Celebs, common people hail government ban on bursting crackers across Odisha Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 11, 2020 Rating: 5

November 09, 2020 at 09:08AM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Odisha scholarship 2020: No reduction in amount for ST & SC students, CM Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 09, 2020 Rating: 5

The state economy is projected to contract by about 1 to 2% in 2020-21 because of Covid-19 while it is expected to register a growth of about 7% in the next financial year (2021-22), state finance secretary A K Meena stated in a letter to the secretaries ahead of the preparation of the budget for the 2021-22 financial year, likely to be tabled in the assembly in the third week of February. November 05, 2020 at 10:25AM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Odisha economy may shrink by about 2% this financial year Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 05, 2020 Rating: 5

Not just onion, the soaring prices of potato, tomato and other vegetables and fruits across the state have left consumers reeling. November 04, 2020 at 12:10PM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Consumption of vegetables hit as prices show no sign of dipping Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 04, 2020 Rating: 5

Jail canteens, which had been making profits, have witnessed a slump in transactions this year owing to Covid-19. November 04, 2020 at 12:04PM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Pandemic leads to decrease in jail canteens’ profit margins Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 04, 2020 Rating: 5

The state government has asked police to hasten the launch of the emergency response support service (ERSS) scheme, which will see the integration of key emergency numbers with one unified number — 112. The ERSS or ‘dial 112’ scheme is a Centre-sponsored scheme and is currently operational in some states. November 04, 2020 at 11:52AM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Government bats for quick launch of integrated helpline 112 Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 04, 2020 Rating: 5

Odisha government on Tuesday banned the sale and use of firecrackers from November 10-30 worried over the impact it may have on Covid-19 patients. Karnataka, meanwhile, is mulling a similar prohibition on the lines of Rajasthan government’s firecracker ban on Sunday. November 04, 2020 at 08:29AM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Odisha follows Rajasthan, bans crackers due to Covid-19 Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 04, 2020 Rating: 5

The state police have roped in the national police academy (NPA) in Hyderabad to train officers of police stations in skills required to probe cyber crimes. November 03, 2020 at 11:09AM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India National Police Academy trains Odisha police to probe cyber crimes Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 03, 2020 Rating: 5

The economic offences wing (EOW) of the state Crime Branch here on Sunday arrested a senior functionary of a private company in connection with an alleged fraudulent land deal in Khurda district. The accused was identified as Manoranjan Sarangi, one of the directors of Odisha Infratech Private Limited. November 02, 2020 at 01:53PM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India TV channel functionary held for ‘land fraud’ Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 02, 2020 Rating: 5

The next two weeks will be crucial in the state government’s fight against the coronavirus, as it will be deciding on whether to reopen schools, swimming pools and cinema halls amid a sharp fall in daily cases. November 02, 2020 at 01:50PM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Covid-19 fight enters crucial phase as Odisha considers opening theatres, pools Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 02, 2020 Rating: 5

Around 11,500 candidates will take part in the counselling process conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) for BTech, BArch and Integrated MSc courses. November 02, 2020 at 01:48PM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India 11k students to take part in OJEE counselling Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 02, 2020 Rating: 5

Adequate Covid safety measures have been put in place by the administration as the Tirtol and Balasore assembly constituencies head for bypolls on Tuesday in what will be the first elections in Odisha during the pandemic. Campaigning for the bypolls ended on Sunday evening. November 02, 2020 at 01:43PM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India 800 ASHAs to ensure Covid compliance in Odisha bypolls Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 02, 2020 Rating: 5

The Covid-19 tally in Odisha mounted to 2,93,214 with 1,389 fresh cases on Monday, while nine more fatalities pushed the death toll to 1,340, a health department official said. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, his wife and five other family members are among new coronavirus patients and undergoing treatment at a private hospital here, he said. November 02, 2020 at 01:23PM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India ​​Odisha governor Ganeshi Lal tests positive for Covid-19 Reviewed by tech 2020 on November 02, 2020 Rating: 5

Actor Manoj Mishra is busy shooting for a Hindi film in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. The actor, who has acted in Ollywood, Bollywood and several other regional film industries, is cast in the film alongside popular Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh, actors Yaspal Sharma, Chetan Pandit and Vijay Shrivastav. October 31, 2020 at 11:07AM Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Manoj Mishra shoots for a Hindi film in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand Reviewed by tech 2020 on October 31, 2020 Rating: 5