Odisha govt asks districts to ensure COVID guidelines on Mahashivratri
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Last Updated: Mar 09, 2021, 03:33 PM IST
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Development Commissioner PK Jena in a letter to all district collectors and municipal commissioners pointed out that the state government has already restricted gatherings of over 500 people in festivals and melas.
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The Odisha government on Tuesday directed all district administrations to ensure adherence to COVID-19 guidelines at different Shiv temples in wake of the possibility of large congregations on Mahashivratri on March 11.
The Odisha government on Tuesday directed all district administrations to ensure adherence to COVID-19 guidelines at different Shiv temples in wake of the possibility of large congregations on Mahashivratri on March 11.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 9 (ANI): Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Odisha government on Tuesday restricted any kind of congregation on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri on March 11.
Complaints can be registered on 0866-2466877, the commission’s 24x7 call centre. State Election Commissioner N. Ramesh Kumar said in a press release that electioneering involving ward volunteers for the elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) is prohibited and constitutes an electoral offence in violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
Mr. Kumar said complaints can be registered on 0866-2466877, the commission’s 24x7 call centre, and action would be taken immediately. Complaints can also be mailed to secy.apsec2@gmail.com. Complaints can be registered with District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners concerned.
Besides, written complaints can be lodged with the election officers.
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State Election Commissioner N. Ramesh Kumar has said that electioneering involving ward volunteers for the elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) is prohibited and constitutes an electoral offence in violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
Mr. Kumar, in a press release, said complaints can be registered on 0866-2466877, the commission’s 24x7 call centre, and action will be taken immediately. Complaints can also be mailed to secy.apsec2@gmail.com or registered with District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners concerned. Besides, written complaints can be lodged with the election officers.
The District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners were instructed to take prompt action on receiving complaints and to create awareness among the general public against illegal electioneering practices involving ward volunteers.
The Odisha government on Wednesday warned of action against those issuing false medical certificate in support of specified co-morbidities for Covid-19 vaccination.In a letter, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) P.K. Mohapatra asked the .