Covid19

Odisha reports 263 new Covid cases, three deaths

Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Friday reported 263 new Covid-19 cases, taking the state’s tally to 10,44,962, a health department official said. The death toll rose to 8,373 as three more persons – two from Khurda and one from Mayurbhanj – succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours, reported PTI. Khurda district recorded 129 fresh…

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Bhubaneswar

Vendors protest against eviction drive near Bhubaneswar railway station

Bhubaneswar: Vendors on Thursday staged protest near Bhubaneswar railway station after an eviction drive was carried out in the area. Twenty-three polythene and bamboo-shed shops, 28 fast-food counters on trolleys and 32 mobile-vending shops selling fruits and other items were demolished despite heavy opposition by their owners, reported PTI. Also read: Kalinga Rail Heritage Museum…

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Biswajit Sahu

ECoR appoints Biswajit Sahu as new CPRO

Biswajit Sahu, an officer of 2013 batch of the Indian Railways Stores Service (IRSS), has taken over as the new chief public relations officer (CPRO) of East Coast Railway. He has taken charge from Kaushalendra Kishore Khadanga, IRSME; who is going abroad on deputation to Mauritius Railway. Prior to his taking over as the chief…

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