To investigate the death of two Russian nationals, Odisha Police Crime Branch on Friday arrived at the Sai International hotel in Rayagada where the foreigners were found dead.
Odisha government has expedited the process for the establishment of a comprehensive branch of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in the state.
Russian national Pavel Antov died after allegedly falling from a hotel's third floor on December 24. Vladimir Bidenov had earlier died "due to heart attack", Odisha Police said citing the post-mortem report.
Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Thursday chaired a review meeting with the Chief Managing Director (CMD) of the Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), officials of the Ministry of Coal and Odisha government.
The first match was a thrilling encounter between Hockey Madhya Pradesh and the Hockey Association of Odisha in which Hockey Madhya Pradesh won 2-0. The second semi-final match between Hockey Haryana and Hockey Jharkhand ended in a 4-2 victory for Hockey Haryana.
After the reports of the 'unnatural' death of two Russian nationals in Odisha's Rayagada, police said on Wednesday said the post-mortem report of the deceased ruled out any foul play.
Odisha Police on Thursday said that they received the No Objection Certificate (NOC) and power of attorney from the family members of the two Russian nationals, who died in a hotel last week, for the cremation.
Hockey Haryana reached the last four of the tournament after defeating Hockey Bihar 6-0 in the Quarter-Final on Tuesday. Amit Khasa (4', 18', 22') scored a hat-trick for the winning side, while Rohit (37', 53') struck a brace. Sukhvinder (20') also contributed to Hockey Haryana's victory wit
Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda on Wednesday accused Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of coming in the way of around 60 lakhs Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries in the State.