N.B. The said examination was scheduled to be held on 23.05.2021.
Monday, 3 May 2021
Covid-19 Vaccination programme in India : Cavaxin and Covishield
First phase : 16th January, 2021
- All Covid warriors,
- Frontline workers,
- 60+ age group,
- 45+ years age group with comorbidities
2nd Phase : 1st April, 2021
- 45+ years age group irrespective of comorbidities
3rd Phase : 1st May, 2021
- 18-44 years age group allowed
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First recipient of vaccination
Shri Manish Kumar, a sanitation worker became the first recipient of the vaccination drive at AIIMS, New Delhi.
Shri Biranchi Nayak, a sanitation worker became the first recipient of the vaccination drive at Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar
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Precautions and Contraindications:
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Comparative sheet:
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Cost of vaccine
- Covaxin : ₹
600400 (State Govt), ₹1200 (Pvt Hospital) - Covishield : ₹
400300 (State Govt), ₹600 (Pvt Hospital)
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Vaccination Centers in Bhubaneswar
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Frequently Asked Questions on Co-WIN
(Source : www.cowin.gov.in)
A. Registration
1. Where can I register for COVID-19 vaccination?
You can log into the Co-WIN portal using the link www.cowin.gov.in and click on the “Register/Sign In yourself” tab to register for COVID-19 vaccination.
Sunday, 2 May 2021
Payment of Immediate relief to family of an employee who dies while in service in cash
File No: TA-2-03002(01)/6/2021 TA-II/383
O/o Controller General of Accounts
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan
INA GPO Complex, New Delhi-110023
Dated 30th April, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Payment of Immediate relief to family of an employee who dies while in service in cash – reg.
All payments to Govt. servants or payments above Rs.5000 to suppliers etc. are to be made by electronically signed payment advices tor direct credit to their bank accounts in accordance with the amendment of (Receipts and Payments), Rules, 1983.
2. In order to provide immediate relief in terms of Rule 79 and 80 of Compendium of Rules on Advances to Government Servants, 2005 as expeditiously as possible to the family member of the government servant who dies in service, in the unprecedented situation, DDOs of Ministries /Departments are, permitted to draw and disburse the eligible amount of relief In cash either from Imprest or from other sources or by drawing money from the Bank. DDO should ensure adjustment of this advance against the arrears of pay and allowances, leave salary, Death Gratuity, balance of GPF/CPF or any other payment due in respect of the deceased Govt. servant.
3. All the Pr.CCAs/ CCAs/CAs (IC) are requested to kindly Issue instructions to PAOs under their control tor information and necessary action.
This issues with the approval of Controller General of Accounts.
(Ashish Kumar Singh)
Dy. Controller General of Accounts
To
1. All Secretaries of Ministries /Departments
2. All Financial Advisers of the ministries / Departments
3. All Pr.CCAs/CCAs/CAs (IC) of the Ministries/ Departments
Copy for kind information to:
1. Secretary (Expenditure)
2. CGA
Saturday, 1 May 2021
Slot booking opened for vaccination of 18-44 age group of Bhubaneswar
Citizens of Bhubaneswar of 18-44 Age group can now register for slots in below-mentioned Govt. Hospitals.
Visit either of the websites for registration & appointment for vaccination.
Timing for vaccination for 18-44 age group is 8.00 AM to 1.00 PM, for 45+ age group- 3.00 PM to 6.00 PM
Note:- Beneficiary can only take the vaccination at the centre he/she has chosen during registration. Please don't visit other vaccination centres apart from the one choosen.
AICPIN for March 2021 reaches 119.6 : Expected DA hike 29.57
All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) for March, 2021 increased to 119.6 points compared to 119.0 points for February, 2021.
Click here for the Press Release. PDF
DA Calculation
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Percentage of Dearness Allowance
= (Average of AICPIN for the past 12 months – Fitment Linking Factor) x 100 / Fitment Linking Factor
Average AICPIN for last twelve months :
[ 329 + 330 + 332 + 336 + 338 + (118.1 + 119.5 + 119.9 + 118.8 + 118.2 + 119.0 + 119.6) x 2.88 ] / 12 = 338.7
Hence, expected DA for April, 2021
= (338.7 - 261.4) /261.4 x 100 = 29.57
N.B. The Union Government, on April 23, decided to freeze the hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) that was announced in March 2020 till June 2021. Although the arrears will not be paid during this time and any hike in DA due to revision on July 1, 2021.
Sad demise of Under Secretary (OSS Cadre)
ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି
Another sad news for OSS Cadre.
Sri Biswanath Panda, Under Secretary to Government, Revenue & DM Department passed away at the age of 57. He was tested Covid positive some days before.
May his soul rest in peace...
Deployment of ASOs to BMC for Covid Duty
A separate team of 25 Assistant Section Officers of Odisha Secretariat are deputed to BMC to assist Covid Team against the ASOs joined earlier vide Order No. 16048 Dt. 16.04.2021. Before this, the same list was also modified two times with Seven substitute ASOs vide Order No.16229 Dt.22.04.2021 and 16649 Dt. 23.04.2021.
Click here to view /Download.PDF
(No.17469 Dt. 30.04.2021)
Promotion of 10 Desk Officers and 2 Under Secretaries in OSS Cadre
Promotion of Desk Officer to Under Secretary
Click here to view / download. PDF
(No. 16994 Dt. 27.04.2021)
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Promotion of Under Secretary to Deputy Secretary
Click here to view / download. PDF
(No. 16517 Dt. 23.04.2021)
Friday, 30 April 2021
Pregnant women and persons with disabilities to work from home
As per office memorandum of DoPT dt. 19.04.2021 (Download.PDF) regarding attendance in Government offices during Covid-19 pandemic, it was suggested to exempt persons with disabilities and pregnant women from attending office rather than allowing them to work from home.
Accordingly, Government of Odisha has issued order for persons with disabilities and pregnant women to work from home. (Download PDF)
Thursday, 29 April 2021
CM writes PM for waiver of charges towards deployment of CAPFs
CM writes to PM for waiver of charges amounting to Rs 4561-crore towards deployment charges of CAPFs in State.
Functioning of Government offices in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar
Concerned authorities are given liberty to decide scale of reducing staff in keeping view of the infection rate among employees.
Click here to view / download. PDF
(No.12656 / Gen, Date.29.04.2021)
Retirement of OSS officers on 30.04.2021
19 Officers of Odisha Secretariat Service (OSS) are going to retire from Government service on 30.04.2021 attaining age of superannuation. Among these officers, there are 1 Joint Secretary, 2 Deputy Secretaries, 9 Under Secretaries 5 Desk Officers, 1 Section Officer and 1 ASO in the list.
Sad news again : Staff of Law Department passed away
After SSEPD Department, another staff of Law Department passed away yesterday. As per information, few days back he was tested positive for Covid-19. So it is decided that the Department will remain closed till Monday. All staff have been advised to go for Covid test and join office if tested negative.
We pray God for the soul to be rest in peace.
It's an appeal to all to go through the Covid protocols and obey them strictly. Stay home stay safe.
Application for Pension Adalat through HRMS extended till 15th May
ଅବସରପ୍ରାପ୍ତ କର୍ମଚାରୀଙ୍କ ପେନସନ୍ ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧିତ ଅଭିଯୋଗର ତୁରନ୍ତ ସମାଧାନ ନିମନ୍ତେ କରାଯାଇଥିବା ସ୍ବତନ୍ତ୍ର ପେନସନ୍ ଅଦାଲତ ପାଇଁ ଦରଖାସ୍ତ ଗ୍ରହଣ ତାରିଖକୁ ୩୦ ଏପ୍ରିଲରୁ ୧୫ ମଇ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ବୃଦ୍ଧି କରାଯାଇଛି। ଫୌଜଦାରୀ, ଭିଜିଲାନ୍ସ ବା ଶୃଙ୍ଖଳାଗତ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟାନୁଷ୍ଠାନ ନଥିବା କର୍ମଚାରୀମାନେ ଏଚଆରଏମଏସ୍ ପୋର୍ଟାଲରେ ଆବେଦନ କରିପାରିବେ।
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Government includes Liquid Medical Oxygen under OESMA Act
No strikes allowed for Oxygen transporters, distributers & others associated in supply chain. They all brought under the ambit of ESMA
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Registration open up tomorrow for citizens aged 18+
Calling all citizens aged 18+ to gear up to get vaccinated against COVID-19 May 1 onwards.
Registrations open up tomorrow, Apr 28
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