The following OAS Gr-A (Senior Branch) officers are promoted to the rank of OAS (Supertime scale), in Level-14 of the "Pay Matrix" as specified in the First schedule of the O.R.S.P. Rules, 2017,
Thursday, 6 May 2021
ଆ ଫେରିଯିବା ଗାଆଁ କୁ ...
ଆ ଫେରିଯିବା ଗାଆଁ କୁ ...
ଆ ଫେରିଯିବା ଗାଆଁ କୁ, ଆପଣେଇ ମାଟି ମାଆ କୁ
ସହରୀ ଜୀବନ ସଙ୍କଟ ରେ ଏଠି, ରୋଗୀ ସେବା ଖାଲି ନାଆଁ କୁ ।
ସହରୀ ଜୀବନ ସଙ୍କଟ ରେ ଏଠି, ରୋଗୀ ସେବା ଖାଲି ନାଆଁ କୁ ।
Promotion of four OSS officers to their higher ranks
Four officers of Odisha Secretariat Service (OSS) cadre are promoted to their respective higher ranks. Out of them, one Deputy Secretary and three Desk Officers are there.
Supreme Court strikes down Maratha Reservation Law
The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down the provisions of a Maharashtra law providing reservation to the Maratha community, which took the total quota in the state above the 50 per cent ceiling set by the court in its 1992 Indra Sawhney (Mandal) judgment.
Wednesday, 5 May 2021
Promotion of 03 OAS (SS) Officers to the rank of OAS (SAG)
The following OAS (Supertime Scale) officers are promoted to the rank of OAS (Superior Administrative Grade) on ad hoc basis, in Level-16 of the "Pay Matrix" as specified in the First Schedule of the O.R.S.P. Rules, 2017,
Vaccination slot booking available from today 1pm
Vaccination slots for 18-44 age group category are available for online booking from today (i.e 5/5/2021) 1 pm onwards in 26 COVID Vaccination Centres.
Orissa High Court quashes school merger plan
Odisha High Court has quashed the government order of closing elementary schools with low student strengths and merging them with other schools.
ICMR advisory on Covid - 19 testing
ICMR issues advisory for Covid-19 testing during the second wave of the pandemic.
Highlights :
- RTPCR test must not be repeated in any individual who is tested positive once either by RTPCR or RAT.
- For quick identification of suspected Covid infection, RAT should be encouraged.
Attendance in Central Government Offices : Extension of validity
Date of validity of guidelines (DoPT O.M. Dt.19.04.2021) regarding attendance of Central Government officials has been extended upto 31st May, 2021 so as to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19):
Amendment in Lockdown Order for May
Certain changes have been made in the Order of SRC issued on 01.05.2021 regarding Lockdown in State w.e.f. 05.05.2021. Specifically some restrictions on public transport has been amended in this order.
Tuesday, 4 May 2021
Mandatory quarantine for Andhra & Telangana returnees
Govt directs 6 district collectors told to put border checkposts on all interstate roads along AP & Telangana border with immediate effect.
Sad demise : Debasish Pattnaik, Under Secretary, H&UD Department expired
Sri Debasish Patnaik working as Under Secretary in Housing & Urban Development Department passed away on 03.05.2021.
As per information, his leg had a fracture in the year 2019. Due to infection, yesterday he had an operation to take off the plate/rod from his leg. After surgery, he felt discomfort. He expired last night due to Cardiac Arrest at the age of 59.
OSS TODAY conveys heartfelt condolence on his demise and pray to almighty to give courage to the family members to bear the shock.
May his departed soul Rest in eternal Peace...
Vaccination during lockdown & shutdown except sunday
ଲକ୍ଡାଉନ୍ ଓ ସଟ୍ଡାଉନ୍ ସମୟରେ ଟୀକାଦାନ ଜାରି ରହିବ। ସୋମବାରରୁ ଶନିବାର ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ (ସରକାରୀ ଛୁଟି ଦିବସରେ ମଧ୍ୟ) ଟୀକାଦାନ କରାଯିବ। ରବିବାର ଟୀକାକରଣ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ବନ୍ଦ ରହିବ। କୋଭିଡ୍ ଯୋଦ୍ଧା ଏବଂ ୧୮ ବର୍ଷରୁ ଊର୍ଦ୍ଧ୍ବ ଇଚ୍ଛୁକ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତି ଟୀକା ଗ୍ରହଣ ପାଇଁ ନିଜସ୍ୱ ଗାଡି/ ଭଡାଗାଡି/ ଅଟୋ ଇତ୍ୟାଦିରେ ଟୀକା କେନ୍ଦ୍ରକୁ ଯାଇ ପାରିବେ।
ଏତଦ୍ ବ୍ୟତୀତ, ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ଡୋଜ୍ ନେବାକୁ ଥିବା ବ୍ଯକ୍ତି ମାନଙ୍କୁ ଅଗ୍ରାଧିକାର ଦେବାକୁ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶ ରହିଛି।
ବେସରକାରୀ ସ୍ତରରେ ପ୍ରଥମ ଡୋଜ ଟୀକା ନେଇଥିବା ବ୍ୟକ୍ତି ମାନେ ସରକାରୀ ଟୀକାକରଣ କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ରେ ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ଡୋଜ ଟୀକା ନେଇପାରିବେ।
Monday, 3 May 2021
OCS (Preliminary) Examination 2020 postponed
N.B. The said examination was scheduled to be held on 23.05.2021.
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)
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