Trade unions stage protest against Centre's new labour laws in Kochi, Bhubaneswar
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Trade unions stage protest against Centre's new labour laws in Kochi, Bhubaneswar
Members of Odisha Nirmana Sramik Federation, All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) and All Orissa Petrol and Diesel Pump Workers Union held demonstration as trade unions have called for a nationwide strike against Centre's new labour laws.
They held protest in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on November 26.
On the other side, bus services are affected and markets are also closed in Kerala's Kochi on November 26.
Markets are closed as trade unions have called for a nationwide strike against Centre's new labour and farm laws.
A consignment of COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield arrived at Kochi airport from Serum Institute of India, Pune on January 13. Vaccine consignments were shifted to Ernakulam General Hospital. SII had dispatched vaccines across India on January 12. So far several states including Karnataka, New Delhi, Telangana, Bihar and Tamil Nadu have received the Covisheild vaccine. First phase of COVID vaccination is scheduled to begin from Jan 16.
People across the country celebrated the arrival of 2021 amid Covid-19 pandemic. People gathered in Kolkata's Park street area to greet and welcome the New Year. While, in the national capital people were seen following the night curfew. Heavy police were deployed at multiple areas across the city-state. On New Year 2021, devotees visited Golden Temple to celebrate the occasion. In Goa, people danced to Bollywood songs and welcomed 2021 with zeal. As part of celebrations, fireworks were also witnessed in parts of the country. People in Kochi and Agartala came out to celebrate the new year with friends and family. With low-key celebrations due to pandemic, Agartala locals visited eating joints. In Kochi, many people visited Fort Kochi to welcome the new year. Police were also deployed to avoid mass gathering and ensure Covid-19 protocols.
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As the country welcomes New Year 2021, people in Kochi and Agartala came out to celebrate with their friends and family. With low-key celebrations due to the pandemic, locals in Agartala visited food joint to cherish the year. They also clicked pictures and advised to 'Stay Happy.' On the other hand, few people visited the Fort Kochi to celebrate 2021. Police was deployed to avoid mass gathering and to ensure that COVID protocols were adhered.
A full dress rehearsal was conducted in Bhubaneswar ahead of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Even though the main parade takes place in the national capital - Delhi, respective events take place in every state with officers of the three services showcasing their strength.
Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, full dress rehearsal is underway in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. The national flag was unfurled during the rehearsal. Elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure security in state.
Annual Flower Show-2021 began in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. It is organised with a theme based on COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination drive. The flower show attracted large numbers of nature lovers in the city. The 2-day flower show promises to be a visual treat for visitors. Annual Flower Show is taking place at Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens in Bhubaneswar. This show was organised by Regional Plant Resource Centre in collaboration with Plant Lovers Association.
Odisha's Bhitarkanika National Park has been reopened on January 24 for tourists after conclusion of the annual census of estuarine crocodiles. A huge footfall was reported on the first day of reopening after annual census on Sunday. Many groups of people came for picnics and enjoyed the tourist spot. Bhitarkanika is rich, lush green vibrant eco-system lying in the estuarine region of Brahmani-Baitarani river in the North-Eastern corner of Kendrapara district in Odisha. The area is intersected by a network of creeks with the Bay of Bengal on the East.
A woman Maoist surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) and Border Security Force (BSF) on January 24 in Odisha's Malkangiri. The ultra, Lachchi Khara alias Lachhi alias Gita, was an active member of the Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC). A native of Mukudipali in the cut-off Swabhimal Anchal of the district, Lachchi became an active member of the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit a year ago. Earlier, she was working as an active militia member of the Maoist party for two years. She will get monetary assistance as per the Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme of the Odisha government. It includes financial assistance for building a house, pursuing studies, and getting training in a vocation of her will.
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