Odisha news updates: Bhubaneswar reports 111 new Covid positive cases

The news and updates from across Odisha that happened on Oct 6. From news on daily Covid cases to unlock restrictions, and from weather updates to traffic alerts and sports news, we have got you covered. Thanks for tuning in to this space on CityBuzz.click.

* “A low pressure area is very likely to form over north Andaman Sea around 10th of October. It is likely to become more marked and move west-north-westwards towards south Odisha and north coastal Andhra Pradesh coast during subsequent 4-5 day,” says IMD.

* Bhubaneswar has reported 111 new Covid positive cases and 166 recoveries on Wednesday, BMC has reported.

* In Cuttack city on Wednesday, there were 53 Covid positive cases and 44 recoveries, as reported by CMC.

* Berhampur: Covid-19 vaccination will be held tomorrow (Oct 7) from 9 AM to 2 PM. Refer to the tweet below for more details.

* Slots for tomorrow’s vaccination in Puri will open at 9 PM tonight. Refer to the tweet below for details.

* Online slot booking of Covid-19 vaccine for Cuttack city region will open at 6 PM.

* Odisha reports four deaths due to Covid-19 on Wednesday, state’s health department has said in a tweet post.

* The petrol price in Bhubaneswar saw a increase of 17 paise. The rate of petrol in the capital city of Odisha was Rs 103.69 on Wednesday. While diesel price was Rs 99.57.

* In Cuttack the prices of petrol and diesel on Wednesday were Rs 104.03 and Rs 99.90, respectively.

* Jalada Kumar Tripathy has been appointed as as Odisha’s Chief Information Commissioner