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15 hours, 11 minutes ago

More rain on cards for Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: Even as Odisha witnessed untimely rains for two consecutive days last week, the IMD on Sunday notified that isolated places in the state are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Tuesday. It is likely to move west-southwestwards and reach southwest Bay of Bengal near north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts around Tuesday. The regional met office has …

Odisha Rain Met Office Bay Of Bengal

20 hours, 41 minutes ago

Efforts Underway to Tranquilize Tigress Zeenat and Bring her Back to Similipal

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: Efforts are in full swing to tranquilise and relocate tigress Zeenat, who strayed into the forests of West Bengal from Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve. With no signs of the tigress returning to her habitat on her own, Baripada Regional Chief Conservator of Forests Prakash Chand Gogineni confirmed plans to tranquilize the big cat to ensure her safe return. Four …

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21 hours, 1 minute ago

PM Modi Interacts with Odia Worker in Kuwait During Official Tour

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with an Odia worker from Ganjam district and other Indian workers during his two-day official visit to Kuwait, emphasising their invaluable contributions to the nation’s development. Babul expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for organising the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha, highlighting the event’s role in showcasing Odia heritage and culture on an …

Odisha Prime Indian Minister Pm Modi Kuwait Worker

23 hours, 18 minutes ago

Odisha: BJD Leader and Former Bhubaneswar MLA Bijay Kumar Mohanty Passes Away

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Legislative Assembly member and senior Biju Janata Dal leader Bijay Kumar Mohanty passed away on Sunday afternoon. Dr. Dhananjaya Das, superintendent of Capital Hospital, stated, “Mohanty was brought to the hospital, and upon his arrival, we conducted ECG along with other examinations. We will share the information with the police, and following the inquest, the post-mortem will …

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1 day, 10 hours ago

Odisha’s 26 villages get recognition as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

The Hindu

In Odisha, six districts comprising 24 villages, along with two previously recognised villages, making a total of 26 villages, have been recognized as “Tsunami Ready” by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, said a press statement on Saturday. These activities included —Training and Capacity Building, Community Awareness Programs, Distribution of Tsunami Awareness Materials, Preparation of Tsunami Management Plans, Conducting Mock …

Odisha Unesco Tsunami Tsunami Ready

1 day, 12 hours ago

Flight from Visakhapatnam to Malkangiri in Odisha over Eastern Ghats is on the cards

The Hindu

A flight service between Visakhapatnam International Airport and Malkangiri in Odisha over the Eastern Ghats is on the cards. Confirming the proposal for a flight between Visakhapatnam and Malkangiri, Visakhapatnam Airport Director S. Raja Reddy said, “Yes, we have received a flight proposal from operator IndiaOne. Speaking to The Hindu, Malkangiri Collector Ashish Iswar Patil said that the Malkangiri airport, …

Odisha Airport Service Flight Visakhapatnam Malkangiri Scheduled Flights

1 day, 15 hours ago

Host of events to connect NRIs with Odisha

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has planned a host of activities to ensure a memorable experience for Non-Resident Indians during the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention to be organised in the city from January 8 to 10. As overseas Indians, government officials and other dignitaries will be taken on a tour of various places of attraction during the event, tourist infrastructure …

Odisha Nri

1 day, 15 hours ago

Command, control centre at WCD department to ensure service delivery in Odisha

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: In a move to ensure transparency, accountability and efficiency in implementation of various welfare schemes for women and children, the Odisha government has decided to set up a command and control centre in the Women and Child Development department. The WCD department implements several developmental programmes and key welfare schemes like Mamata, Poshan Abhiyaan, Mukhymantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana, Supplementary …

Command Wcd Department

1 day, 15 hours ago

Pratap Chandra Sarangi: Agitator to victim & a brush with Gandhi

New Indian Express

A mid the melee and uproar at Makar Dwar of Parliament, the image of Pratap Chandra Sarangi, frail and bloodied, with a handkerchief pressed against his forehead, evoked a strange sense of irony. As part of the VHP, Bajrang Dal, and Durga Vahini agitation, Sarangi was among the 62 arrested after a mob stormed the Odisha Assembly, vandalising property, attacking …

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2 days, 1 hour ago

Odisha Govt. Cracks Down on Illegal Liquor Sales

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneshwar: Odisha's excise minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Saturday announced strict measures to curb illegal liquor sales and ensure public safety during New Year celebrations. The excise department is prioritising two key areas — preventing public disturbances caused by intoxicated individuals and cracking down on the sale and distribution of illegal liquor — to check illegal liquor sales. With the New …

Bhubaneshwar Illegal Liquor Illegal Liquor Sales

2 days, 2 hours ago

Indian sports wrap, December 21: Ayush, Aakarshi reach round of 16 at Senior Badminton Nationals

The Hindu

BADMINTON Senior Nationals: Ayush, Aakarshi reach round of 16 Second seed Ayush Shetty entered the men’s singles last-16 with a comfortable 21-12, 21-13 victory over Tamil Nadu’s S. Kishore at the 2024 Senior National Badminton Championship at the KBA courts in Bengaluru on Saturday. Women: Aakarshi Kashyap bt Taranjeet Kaur 21-14, 21-8; Anmol Kharb bt Krishika Mahajan 21-14, 21-14; Tanvi …

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2 days, 9 hours ago

Odisha CM Majhi Highlights Development Priorities at Pre-Budget Consultation

Deccan Chronicle

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday outlined the state’s developmental priorities and funding demands at the Pre-Budget Consultation chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.Focusing on urbanisation, industrialisation, and infrastructure, Majhi called for increased flexibility in the allocation of Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment. He also advocated for a dedicated urbanisation scheme to support states with …

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2 days, 16 hours ago

Shock and awe in the world of Jatra

The Hindu

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana meet Viradha, a ferocious rakshasa, in the dense forests of Dandakaranya. Subrat Kumar Mishra, the manager of Rangamahal, a professional Jatra troupe based in Bhubaneswar, travels across districts with what he calls his “mini-world”. I stopped watching these shows long ago.” Similarly, in Bikrampur …

Theatre Odisha Performances Play Ramayana Bhubaneswar Audience

3 days, 7 hours ago

[Advt.] NLU Odisha In Collaboration With International Justice Mission Is Offering Single Credit Course On 'Bonded Labour'

Live Law

This is a comprehensive course that will delve deeply into the history, legality, and practice of combating bonded labour and human trafficking in India and elsewhere. The course has been divided into five modules, which combine interactive activities with case studies and legal analysis to ensure a holistic learning experience. This could also be achieved through case studies, discussions, and …

Course Bonded Labour Case Studies

4 days, 4 hours ago

Indian sports wrap, December 19: Kerala beats Odisha in Santosh Trophy 2024; Rider Raju makes Asian Continentals

The Hindu

FOOTBALL Santosh Trophy 2024: Kerala beats Odisha to register third straight win Kerala scored its third win in-a-row when it notched up a 2-0 win against Odisha to maintain its position at the top with nine points while Meghalaya recorded its first win in the final round of the 78th Santosh Trophy national football championship at Deccan Arena here on …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Class 11 girl found hanging in hostel bathroom in Odisha, police suspect suicide

India TV News

Bhawanipatna suicide case: The body of a class 11 girl student was found hanging in her hostel bathroom in Bhawanipatna town of the Kalahandi district in Odisha on Thursday, police said. Hostel inmates found the bathroom locked According to the police, she is a native of Birikote village under Thuamul Rampur block of Kalahandi district. In the morning, when Tofali's …

Suicide Hostel Bathroom Tofali

4 days, 15 hours ago

Odisha: Family stages dharna after death of IPRCL worker, seeks compensation

New Indian Express

PARADIP: Hours after an employee of the Indian Port Rail Corporation Ltd died on-duty in a rail accident within the prohibited area of Paradip Port, his coworkers and family members on Tuesday night staged dharna in front gate no 3 of the port demanding compensation and job. The deceased, 29-year-old Sataya Subrat Dalai of Nabadiha within Kujang police limits, worked …

Port Iprcl Compensation Paradip

4 days, 15 hours ago

Central team in Odisha for integration of GJAY, AB-PMJAY

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR : With the Odisha government all set to sign an MoU for implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, a central team arrived here on Wednesday to finalise the modalities for its integration with the state-funded Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. The three-member team led by CEO of National Health Authority LS Changsan held discussions with the state’s …

Health Lakh Rs 5 Lakh Pmjay Central Team Schemes Women Gjay

5 days, 4 hours ago

Rs 231 Cr fraud: ED conducts raids on Odisha BJD leader’s kin’s offices and residence

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted extensive raids on the properties of Khirod Mallick, the late brother of Pramila Mallick, a senior leader of the Biju Janata Dal and the Opposition Chief Whip. The simultaneous raids took place in New Delhi and three locations in Sambalpur, Odisha, as part of an investigation into alleged financial fraud totaling Rs 231 …

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5 days, 6 hours ago

2 killed as train hits motorcycles at closed crossing in Odisha

Deccan Chronicle

Rourkela: Two persons were killed as a train hit their motorcycles when they were trying to cross railway tracks in Odisha's Sundargarh district even as the level crossing was closed, police said on Wednesday. The incident happened near Kalunga around 9.30 pm on Tuesday when four persons were travelling on three motorcycles. While one of them died on the spot, …

Rourkela

5 days, 15 hours ago

Odisha man sets girlfriend's house on fire after she rejects marriage proposal

India Today

A youth allegedly set his girlfriend’s house on fire after she refused his marriage proposal in Odisha’s Bhadrak district, police said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Jyoti Ranjan Das, a resident of Vidyadharpur village under Chudakuti Panchayat, has been absconding since the incident, police said and added that nobody was injured in the incident. The woman lodged a complaint …

Jyoti Dhamnagar

5 days, 15 hours ago

Odisha man stays at 5-star hotel in Varanasi, flees without paying Rs 2 lakh bill

India Today

A man from Odisha allegedly defrauded a luxury hotel in Varanasi of Rs 2 lakh after he stayed and ate there for four days and left without paying the dues, police said on Tuesday. The hotel management has lodged a complaint with the police alleging that the man is absconding and has demanded that the accused be caught, and the …

Man Varanasi Hotel

5 days, 15 hours ago

Cabinet expansion buzz ahead of Shah’s visit to Odisha this month-end

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR : With the BJP government under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi completing six months in power, the buzz over cabinet expansion and inclusion of more ministers in the council has begun to gain steam. Union Home minister Amit Shah’s likely visit to the state in the last week of this month, most possibly on December 28, has added fuel …

Cabinet Expansion

5 days, 20 hours ago

Failing PDS beneficiaries in Odisha

The Hindu

In November, three women died after consuming gruel made of mango kernel in Kandhamal district of Odisha. During the monsoon, starting from July, as livelihood options come down, people in Mandipanka, as in other remote areas of Odisha with Adivasi populations, become dependent on the PDS apart from traditional food that is stockpiled during the summer months. Traditional food items, …

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More rain on cards for Odisha

Efforts Underway to Tranquilize Tigress Zeenat and Bring her Back to Similipal

PM Modi Interacts with Odia Worker in Kuwait During Official Tour

Odisha: BJD Leader and Former Bhubaneswar MLA Bijay Kumar Mohanty Passes Away

Odisha’s 26 villages get recognition as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

Flight from Visakhapatnam to Malkangiri in Odisha over Eastern Ghats is on the cards

Host of events to connect NRIs with Odisha

Command, control centre at WCD department to ensure service delivery in Odisha

Pratap Chandra Sarangi: Agitator to victim & a brush with Gandhi

Odisha Govt. Cracks Down on Illegal Liquor Sales

Indian sports wrap, December 21: Ayush, Aakarshi reach round of 16 at Senior Badminton Nationals

Odisha CM Majhi Highlights Development Priorities at Pre-Budget Consultation

Shock and awe in the world of Jatra

[Advt.] NLU Odisha In Collaboration With International Justice Mission Is Offering Single Credit Course On 'Bonded Labour'

Indian sports wrap, December 19: Kerala beats Odisha in Santosh Trophy 2024; Rider Raju makes Asian Continentals

Class 11 girl found hanging in hostel bathroom in Odisha, police suspect suicide

Odisha: Family stages dharna after death of IPRCL worker, seeks compensation

Central team in Odisha for integration of GJAY, AB-PMJAY

Rs 231 Cr fraud: ED conducts raids on Odisha BJD leader’s kin’s offices and residence

2 killed as train hits motorcycles at closed crossing in Odisha

Odisha man sets girlfriend's house on fire after she rejects marriage proposal

Odisha man stays at 5-star hotel in Varanasi, flees without paying Rs 2 lakh bill

Cabinet expansion buzz ahead of Shah’s visit to Odisha this month-end

Failing PDS beneficiaries in Odisha