BHUBANESWAR : 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.In a letter to Collectors and Municipal Commissioners, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has directed them to restrict congregations, gatherings to such number as may be felt appropriate in view of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic situation considering local situations, circulation space availing within temples and its premises to enter strictly adhering to the Covid-19 safety protocols."Mela and congregations outside or within the temple premises may also be reasonably restricted so as to avoid mass gatherings and crowding," the guideline stated.The guideline further stated.

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Also Read | How India tightened the noose around OTTHowever, post covid, many people have opted to withdraw money from EPF as they faced a cash crunch.Replying to another question, Gangwar said that withdrawals from EPF in April-December 2020 stood at Rs73,498 crore. The figure for April-December 2019 was Rs55,125 crore.

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‘We’ve come so far’: Dr. Strang looks back on 1 year of COVID in Nova Scotia

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'I wish it was anything other than my eyes': How Covid left make-up artist with permanent nerve damage and a blind spot

direct to your inboxA talented make-up and body paint artist has bravely shared her agonising battle with Covid, revealing the virus has left her with permanent nerve damage in both eyes and a blind spot in one.Eight months on, Samantha Helen, 26, told how she had to learn to walk again - and adjust to her 'new eyesight' - after she suffered swelling on the brain caused by Covid.The 'mini' blind spot in her left eye, she says, is 'like a black orb'.Samantha's cosmetic work has won huge acclaim.She creates intricate designs and owns her own face and body art supplies company, as well as touring the country to teach and give demonstrations and classes.But in a hugely emotive Facebook video post, she said her life has now 'changed

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CAPE TOWN – There's some hope in South Africa that this time the outrage against corruption inspires effective action.

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India set to cross 30 million mark in covid-19 vaccination coverage

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5 ways covid-19 has shifted our focus to health and wellness

Staying healthyThe primary focus has been towards health in order to avoid the risk of catching coronavirus infection. People are exercising regularly, eating nutritious diets, preferably plant-based foods and maintaining hygiene to keep germs and viruses at bay.

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The Latest: China has administered 65M vaccine doses at home

BEIJING — A Chinese official says the country has administered almost 65 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to its citizens amid plans to immunize up to 80% of its entire population of 1.4 billion.

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'#RedCard' - Police issue Covid fines to lads playing football then 'brag' about it in tweet

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Pandemic sets back Italian women's long fight for jobs

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Italy reimposes Covid-19 restrictions as cases rise

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Also Read | How India tightened the noose around OTTIn terms of testing, approximately 70,000 covid tests were done throughout the season. Total number of people tested by RT-PCR in Goa stood at 1,635, with average number of times each person tested being 50 and average frequency of testing every 72 hours.

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Long Covid 'ages nurse ten years' forcing her to walk with zimmer frame

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Covid-19 update: With 26,291 new cases, India records biggest spike in nearly three months

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WASHINGTON – Let the sales push begin.

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Flu cases hit record lows during pandemic: researcher

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Grammys 2021: Host Trevor Noah opens show talking about Awards' Covid safety precautions

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Laura Dern takes complete COVID-19 precautions in gloves and a mask while grabbing takeout in LA

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California’s first case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant appears in San Bernardino

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Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway

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Thomas lives on edge and rallies to win Players Championship

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White House: US reaches world record in daily COVID-19 vaccinations

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First cases of Brazil COVID-19 variant detected in Alberta Sunday, next vaccine rollout phase begins Monday

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Montreal police called to religious gathering of 100 people in Outremont

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COVID-19 cases rise across Canada as provinces expand vaccine rollouts

COVID-19 vaccine rollouts on Sunday, amid what Canada’s chief public health officer described as a recent increase in the number of new cases across the country.Dr. Theresa Tam said health officials are observing a rise in new infections after several weeks of levelling off.

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No. 7 Houston takes AAC tourney with 91-54 win over Cincy

FORT WORTH, Texas – Quentin Grimes scored 21 points with five 3-pointers, Marcus Sasser had 16 points and No. 7 Houston beat Cincinnati 91-54 on Sunday in the third consecutive American Athletic Conference tournament championship game between the two teams.

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'I missed you so much': Grandma hugs grandson for the first time after getting COVID-19 vaccine

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Yo-Yo Ma performs surprise concert at COVID-19 vaccination site

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