Saturday, 4 April 2020
Friday, 3 April 2020
Odisha Fights Corona Pandemic
Procedures in health sector:
48 hour Shutdown of Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack and Bhadrak : 3rd April, 8.00PM - 5th April, 8.00PM
Sealing of entry/exit to/from Surya Nagar Area w.e.f. 2nd April, 2020
One day Assembly Session to pass Appropriation Bill 2020 in Lokseva Bhawan instead of Assembly building. : 30th March, 2020
Classification of Departments as critical, partial critical and non critical to restrict staff attendance (modified) : 25 March
21 Days lockdown across the country : 25 March - 14 April
Entire State Lockdown w.e.f midnight of 24th March till 29 March, 9pm
Lockdown extended to 14 Districts : 24th March to 29th March
Lockdown of 5 Districts and 8 Towns : 22nd March - 29th March
13 March, 2020
- Govt of Odisha declared COVID-19 as disaster for the state.
- The COVID-19 Odisha Regulations, 2020 approved.
- Closing of shopping malls, swimming pool, cinema hall, educational institutions etc till 31.03.2020.
- Sanctioned Rs.200 Crore for public health response regarding COVID-19.
- Budget Session adjourned w.e.f 13th March till 29th March.
Thursday, 2 April 2020
Press Release of CBSE on different Examinations
In view of the prevailing extraordinary circumstances of the worldwide spread of COVID-19 and the countrywide lockdown, and in view of the queries raised by our stakeholders regarding the academic future of students, the Board advises/informs all schools affiliated to the Board as follows as a one-time measure:
1. For classes 1 to 8: All students studying in classes 1 to 8 maybe promoted to the next class/grade. This advisory is being issued in consultation with NCERT.
2. For classes 9 and 11: It has come to our notice that though several schools affiliated to CBSE have completed their examination, evaluation and promotion process for students who were studying in grades 9 and 11 in the 2019-20 academic session, there are several schools that have not been able to do so. This includes among others, Kendriaya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, State/UT government schools, private schools, schools located in India and abroad, etc. All such schools are advised to promote students of grades 9 and 11 to the next grades on the basis of all the school-based assessments including project work, periodic tests, term exams, etc. conducted so far. For any child who is unable to clear this internal process, (in any number of subjects), the school may utilise this period for providing remedial interventions, and school may give the opportunity of appearing in school-based test/s, online or offline. The promotion of such children may be decided on the basis of such tests.
3. Schedule for class 10 and 12 board exams: With regard to rescheduling board examinations for classes 10 and 12, it is informed that at this stage it is difficult for the Board to decide and announce the new schedule for examinations. However, it is informed that any decision that the board will take with regard to the conduct of examinations will be taken by undertaking extensive consultation with higher education authorities and by keeping all aspects related to entrance exams, admissions dates, etc. in mind. In this context, it is further informed that the Board will give notice of about 10 days to all stakeholders before starting the Board examinations.
3. Schedule for class 10 and 12 board exams: With regard to rescheduling board examinations for classes 10 and 12, it is informed that at this stage it is difficult for the Board to decide and announce the new schedule for examinations. However, it is informed that any decision that the board will take with regard to the conduct of examinations will be taken by undertaking extensive consultation with higher education authorities and by keeping all aspects related to entrance exams, admissions dates, etc. in mind. In this context, it is further informed that the Board will give notice of about 10 days to all stakeholders before starting the Board examinations.
Make masks at home & avoid shortage
Ministry of Science & Technology
Make masks at home to overcome shortage
Posted On: 02 APR 2020 1:41PM by PIB Mumbai
With the outbreak of Covid 19, shortage of face masks and hand sanitizers has become a stark reality. As anxious public frantically shop for hygiene products, in particular mask and hand sanitizers, the sudden increased demand has met with shortage of supply.
Shops and services are demanding that the customers use face mask. In some shops the patrons are denied services for not using the face mask. Many health experts are also suggesting that use of face mask in public spaces could reduce the spread of infection. Wearing of masks is especially recommended for people living in densely populated areas.
To overcome the situation, the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India on Tuesday issued the manual on homemade masks: The guide is meant to provide a simple outline of best practices to make, use and reuse masks to enable NGOs and individuals to self-create such masks and accelerate widespread adoption of masks across India. The key criteria for proposed designs are Ease of Access to Materials, Easy of Making at Home, Ease of Use and Reuse.
Universal usage of Home Made Masks is also expected to reduce demand for N-95 and N-99 masks, which are mainly meant for frontline healthcare workers battling Covid 19.
Shops and services are demanding that the customers use face mask. In some shops the patrons are denied services for not using the face mask. Many health experts are also suggesting that use of face mask in public spaces could reduce the spread of infection. Wearing of masks is especially recommended for people living in densely populated areas.
To overcome the situation, the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India on Tuesday issued the manual on homemade masks: The guide is meant to provide a simple outline of best practices to make, use and reuse masks to enable NGOs and individuals to self-create such masks and accelerate widespread adoption of masks across India. The key criteria for proposed designs are Ease of Access to Materials, Easy of Making at Home, Ease of Use and Reuse.
Universal usage of Home Made Masks is also expected to reduce demand for N-95 and N-99 masks, which are mainly meant for frontline healthcare workers battling Covid 19.
Download the detailed manual on using and making homemade masks http://bit.ly/DIYMasksCorona
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KGS/(DST- India Science Wire)
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
Clarification regarding retirement on 31.03.2020
The central government employees due to retire on March 31, will superannuate on that day only, the Personnel Ministry said on Tuesday.
In view of the unprecedented situation arising out of the countrywide lockdown declared by the government consequent to the outbreak of coronavirus, it is clarified that the central government employees who are attaining the age of superannuation on March 31, 2020, in terms of Fundamental Rules 56 and due to retire, shall retire from central government services on March 31, 2020, irrespective at whether they are working from home or office, it said.
In view of the unprecedented situation arising out of the countrywide lockdown declared by the government consequent to the outbreak of coronavirus, it is clarified that the central government employees who are attaining the age of superannuation on March 31, 2020, in terms of Fundamental Rules 56 and due to retire, shall retire from central government services on March 31, 2020, irrespective at whether they are working from home or office, it said.
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Doordarshan during lockdown - Bringing back old serials
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Doordarshan set to bring back Golden Era of television
Ministry of I&B issues advisory to Cable operators for mandatory carriage of DD, LSTV and RSTV channels
Posted On: 30 MAR 2020 8:32PM by PIB Delhi
Doordarshan is all set to make staying at home more enjoyable for people during the lockdown by bringing its Golden Era shows back on television. The following shows are scheduled for re-telecast.
- Chanakya : 47 episodes, directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi is planned for daily telecast in the afternoon time bands of DD Bharti from 1st week of April, 2020.
- Upanishad Ganga: 52 episodes, produced by Chinmaya Mission Trust and directed by Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi, also scheduled for afternoon slots on DD Bharti starting 1st Week of April, 2020.
- Shaktimaan: the famous serial featuring Mukesh Khanna planned for a 1-hour daily telecast on DD National network from April 2020 at 1 PM.
- Shriman Shrimati: the rib tickling comedy produced by Markand Adhikari is scheduled for a comeback on DD National from April 2020 in the 2 PM slot.
- Krishna Kali: 18 episodes are scheduled for a daily telecast at 8:30 PM on DD National
Ahead of the above television serials, the re-telecast of the following has already begun on 28th March 2020.
- Ramayan: from the stable of Ramanand Sagar’s catalogue comprising 78 episodes(35 minutes each) and 30 episodes(30 minutes each) being telecast on DD National everyday at 9 AM and 9 PM
- Mahabharat: 97 episodes (45 minutes) is being telecast in the 12 noon and 7 PM slots.
- Byomkesh Bakshi: 52 episodes telecast for 1 hour daily at 11 am
- Circus: 19 episodes and featuring Shahrukh Khan is being aired at 8 PM
- Hum Hain Na: comprising of 60 episodes has been scheduled starting from 28.3.2020 as a daily serial at @10.00pm on DD National Network
- Tu Tota Main Maina: comprising of 26 episodes has been scheduled as a daily serial from 28.3.2020 everyday @10.30pm on DD National Network
It is further highlighted that it is mandatory for all the DTH/Cable operators to show all the DD Channels as well as Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Channels as per the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act. Non carriage of these channels is liable for action under Section 11, 12 and 18 of the Act.
In case viewers are not able to see the desired DD Channel they can complain about the same to the Station Head of the nearest Doordarshan Kendra or e-mail at ddpb.inform@gmail.com. A letter to this end has been issued by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
SS
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Extention of validity of vehicle fitness, DL, Permit etc till 30th June
Govt of India decided to extend the validity of Fitness, DL, Permit (all type), Registration and any other relevant documents whose validity was expired on 1st February, 2020 or would expire on 30th June, 2020, the same may be treated valid till 30th June, 2020.
Hence, State Government also decided to implement the same and declared LL & PUC to come under this including aforesaid services.
Monday, 30 March 2020
Extension of payment period for premium of PLI & RPLI
Ministry of Communications
Premium payment period for Postal Life Insurance & Rural Postal Life Insurance extended upto 30th April 2020
Posted On: 30 MAR 2020 5:16PM by PIB Delhi
In view of the threat posed by the outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19), and the complete lockdown across India, Directorate of Postal Life Insurance(PLI), Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications has given an extension of period for payment of their due premium of March 2020 upto 30th April 2020 without charging any penalty/default fee. Directorate of PLI said that although many Post Offices are functional as part of essential services, Postal Life Insurance/Rural Postal Life customers are facing difficulty in approaching post offices for payment of premium. Therefore, as a measure of convenience to all the PLI / RPLI customers, the period of payment has been extended.
The decision is likely to benefit approximately 13 lakh policy holders (5.5 Lakh PLI and 7.5 Lakh RPLI)who have not been able to pay premium for current month. As compared to about42 lakh policy holders who paid premium last month, only 29 lakh of them have been able to pay premium for this month till today.
Customers registered on portal have also been advised to pay premium online using PLI customer Portal.
The decision is likely to benefit approximately 13 lakh policy holders (5.5 Lakh PLI and 7.5 Lakh RPLI)who have not been able to pay premium for current month. As compared to about42 lakh policy holders who paid premium last month, only 29 lakh of them have been able to pay premium for this month till today.
Customers registered on portal have also been advised to pay premium online using PLI customer Portal.
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RJ/NG
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୧୬ଶ ବିଧାନ ସଭାର ୩ୟ ଅଧିବେଶନ ଲୋକସେବା ଭବନର ସମ୍ମିଳନୀ କକ୍ଷରେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ହୋଇଥିଲା। ମାସ୍କ ପରିଧାନ ସହ ସାମାଜିକ ଦୂରତାକୁ ବଜାୟ ରଖି ପ୍ରତିଟି ଦଳର ୩୦% ବିଧାୟକଙ୍କୁ ନେଇ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ଏହି ଅଧିବେଶନରେ ୧ ଲକ୍ଷ ୫୫ ହଜାର ୯୬୩ କୋଟି ୨୬ ଲକ୍ଷ ୮୧ ହଜାର ଟଙ୍କାର ବ୍ୟୟ ମଞ୍ଜୁରୀ ବିଲ୍ ଗୃହୀତ ହୋଇଯାଇଛି। ଓଡ଼ିଶା ବିଧାନସଭା ବଜେଟ ଅଧିବେଶନର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାଳ ଆସନ୍ତା ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୯ ତାରିଖ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଥିବାବେଳେ ଗୃହର ସମ୍ମତିକ୍ରମେ ମାନ୍ୟବର ବାଚସ୍ପତି ବିଦାୟୀ ଅଭିଭାଷଣ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବା ପରେ ଗୃହକୁ ଅନିର୍ଦ୍ଦିଷ୍ଟ କାଳ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ମୁଲତବୀ ଘୋଷଣା କରିଛନ୍ତି।
Sunday, 29 March 2020
Saturday, 28 March 2020
Promotion of 10 Desk Officers to Under Secretary
From Works Department
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1. Lokanath Sahoo - I&PR Deptt
2. Bimbadhar Pradhan - F&ARD Deptt
Govt of Odisha extends lockdown till 14th April
Earlier State Government had declared Lockdown in entire state till 29th March. After decision of Govt of India to lockdown in entire country for 21 days w.e.f. 25 March to 14 April, state govt decided implement the same.
Thursday, 26 March 2020
Control Room in Home Department for COVID-19
Control Room COVID-19
For Odias elsewhere in the country
0674-2392115 / 9438915986
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
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