Cuttack civic body: makes masks mandatory in public places

Cuttack civic body makes masks mandatory in public places

by Argus News

Cuttack, Jul 2: In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases in Odisha, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) on Saturday issued an advisory making face masks mandatory for people living in areas under its jurisdiction.

“All citizens residing within CMC area as well as outside citizens coming to CMC area or present in CMC area will have to wear mask appropriately while moving out and while in public places. They have to maintain social distancing of 2 meters among themselves at all times while in public places,” read the advisory issued by the CMC.

Besides, the civic body has asked the malls, shops and store owners to ensure social distancing about 2 meters within their premises. “The responsibility of maintenance of social distancing lies with the Owner of the premises,” stated the advisory.

In the advisory, the CMC said, “Citizens are advised to maintain hand hygiene frequently and observe appropriate coughing/ sneezing etiquette at all times. They have to refrain from spitting in public places. The CEO, managers, head of the offices of government as well as private offices shall ensure that their employees are observing Covid appropriate behaviour mentioned above in their Office premises.”

Any violations on the above-mentioned aspect will attract penal provisions of the Odisha Covid- 19 regulations, warned the CMC.

Indian Visa Services In Canada Suspended Till Further Notice

by Manisha Das

Ottawa, September 21: The Indian Mission in Canada on Thursday suspended visa services till further notice citing operational reasons, according to BLS International.

BLS International Services Limited is an Indian outsourcing service provider for government and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages visa, passport, consular, attestation and citizen services.

As per BLS International , interested visa applicants have been advised to keep checking the BLS website for further updates on the issue.

"Important notice from Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, with effect from 21 September 2023, Indian visa services have been suspended till further notice. Please keep checking BLS website for further updates," the BLS website said.

This comes amid strain in India-Canada relations after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday alleged that the Indian government was behind the fatal shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Najjar, who was a designated terrorist in India, was gunned down outside a Gurdwara, in a parking area in Canada's Surrey, British Columbia on June 18.

Trudeau during a debate in the Canadian Parliament, claimed his country's national security officials had reasons to believe that "agents of the Indian government" carried out the killing of the Canadian citizen, who also served as the president of Surrey's Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara.

The allegations made by the Canadian Prime Minister and foreign minister were rejected by the Ministry of External Affairs in India which dubbed the statements as absurd.

"We have seen and reject the statement of the Canadian Prime Minister in their Parliament, as also the statement by their Foreign Minister. Allegations of Government of India's involvement in any act of violence in Canada are absurd and motivated" the statement said.

On Wednesday, Indian nationals, students in Canada and those planning on travelling to the country were advised to exercise caution. Indian nationals and Indian students in Canada were advised to avoid travelling to regions and potential venues in Canada that have seen growing anti-India activities, according to a release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Indian students in Canada have been particularly advised to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant.

(ANI)

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Jimmy Kimmel Tests Positive For COVID-19

by Manisha Das

Los Angeles, September 21: Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Taking to X (formerly called Twitter), Kimmel shared his health update and also informed fans about the cancellation of his "Strike Force Three" live show.

“Well, Las Vegas, I got Covid, and sadly, we need to cancel this weekend’s Strike Force Three show,” Kimmel posted

“I could never live with myself if I got my hometown friends sick. Thanks to all who purchased tickets, everyone will get full refunds and we will try to reschedule if possible," he added.

After learning about Kimmel's ill-health, fans chimed in the comment section and wished for his speedy recovery.

"Take care Kimmel," a social media user commented.
"Wish you a speedy recovery," another one wrote.

As per US-based publication Variety, “Strike Force Three” was scheduled to take place at the Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas on September 23. The event was announced by Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert.

The event, which would have united the three late night hosts onstage for the first time ever, was born out of the “Strike Force Five” podcast that the trio launched alongside Seth Meyers and John Oliver on August 30.

(ANI)

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Modi To Flag Off 3rd Vande Bharat In Rajasthan On Sep 24

by Manisha Das

Jaipur, Sep 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the third Vande Bharat train in Rajasthan on September 24.

The Vande Bharat train will run on the Udaipur-Jaipur route, said officials, adding that this will be the third Vande Bharat train in Rajasthan which will run regularly from September 25 in the state. However, this train will not run on September 26.

The train will cover five districts including Udaipur, Chittaurgarh, Bhilwara, Ajmer and Jaipur and the stoppages will include Kishangarh, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chanderia, Mavli Junction, Rana Pratap Nagar and Udaipur stations.

The information regarding fare for this train will be revealed on Friday, said officials. The train shall depart from Udaipur at 7.50 a.m. and reach Jaipur at 1.50 p.m and further on it will depart from Jaipur at 4 p.m. and reach Udaipur at 10 p.m.