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Aishwarya Mohanty
Aishwarya is a correspondent based in Bhubaneswar. She covers Odisha for The Indian Express Follow her tweets @pirouetteworld
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Newsmaker: In Odisha, Muslim woman creates history in Bhadrak civic pollsSubscriber Only
March 28, 2022 18:42 IST
Gulmaki Dalawzi Habib, an Independent who defeated the BJD nominee, is the first Muslim woman to be elected the chairperson of a local body in the state.
Mon, Mar 28, 2022
At Odisha beach divided by sea erosion, Olive Ridley turtles spot new island for nestingSubscriber Only
March 28, 2022 17:46 IST
Though activists had been concerned over the erosion and shifting course of the Rushikulya river, it has caused the water body to pierce through the beach, dividing it into two halves, one of which has turned into a nesting zone for over one lakh endangered turtles.
Mon, Mar 28, 2022
Seeking to scotch health buzz, Naveen steps into Odisha House after 2 yearsSubscriber Only
March 25, 2022 19:52 IST
The previous session, held in December, had to be adjourned early as the Opposition had refused to go along with it in the CM's absence, among other issues.
Fri, Mar 25, 2022
Expelled BJD legislator Prashant Jagdev: irascible, mercurial Chilika strongmanSubscriber Only
March 24, 2022 16:04 IST
Known for being “short-tempered” and “volatile”, Jagdev, who is said to be “popular in his constituency”, has had 10 criminal cases registered against him until 2019
Thu, Mar 24, 2022
Capital contest: BJD, BJP in ‘prestige battle’ for Bhubaneswar tomorrowSubscriber Only
March 23, 2022 15:53 IST
The capital, which has the largest urban civic body in the state with 67 wards, will also see two firsts in the mayoral election—the first woman elected to the post as it has been reserved for women, and a direct election.
Wed, Mar 23, 2022
Ahead of urban polls, BJD has a rebel problem; many suspendedSubscriber Only
March 21, 2022 20:32 IST
With elections to 109 ULBs in Odisha scheduled to be held on March 24, the party has suspended around 50 of its members so far.
Mon, Mar 21, 2022
ASI writes to Odisha govt, warns of threats to Puri Heritage ProjectSubscriber Only
March 11, 2022 02:36 IST
The letter came days after ASI director general V Vidyavathi visited the temple in the last week of February to monitor the ongoing project work. The ASI is the custodian of the Puri Jagannath Temple.
Fri, Mar 11, 2022
After Odisha’s school merger push, result is out: many students not back in class after reopeningSubscriber Only
March 06, 2022 02:42 IST
Pandaspadar primary school was one of more than 4,800 shut down by November 2020 and merged with nearby ones under a 2017 NITI Aayog project to "rationalise" schools with low enrollment.
Sun, Mar 06, 2022
Explained: The role of Odisha’s health scheme in BJD’s rural polls clean sweepSubscriber Only
March 02, 2022 22:31 IST
The Odisha government has distributed smart health cards to beneficiaries under its flagship Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana. What is this scheme, and how does it compare to the Centre's Ayushman Bharat?
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
Ruling BJD sweeps Odisha rural polls, to form Zilla Parishads in all 30 districtsSubscriber Only
March 01, 2022 18:34 IST
The BJP, which had formed eight ZPs after winning 297 seats in 2017, came a distant second with only 42 seats. Congress came third with 37 seats, down from the 60 it had secured last time for forming 2 ZPs
Wed, Mar 02, 2022
Odisha panchayat polls: Tales of grit and indefatigable spiritSubscriber Only
March 01, 2022 17:11 IST
Till last reports came in, the BJD had won 759 of 845 zilla parishad seats. The BJP was a distant second with 42 seats and the Congress had secured 37 seats.
Tue, Mar 01, 2022
BJD repeats Odisha sweep, as it inflicts another washout on Oppn in rural pollsSubscriber Only
February 28, 2022 19:13 IST
These results and trends reflected, yet again, the lack of any anti-incumbency against the Patnaik government in the state even after 22 years of the BJD's continuous rule. In the 2017 panchayat polls, the BJD had won 473 ZPZ seats, the BJP 297 and the Congress 60.
Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Explained: BJD’s landslide victory in Odisha rural electionsSubscriber Only
February 28, 2022 15:02 IST
By registering a win in 585 ZPZs, the BJD has already surpassed its own performance of 2017. The trends prove the lack of any anti-incumbency in the state even after 22 years of the BJD rule.
Tue, Mar 01, 2022
Odisha phase 1 rural poll result trends put BJD in decisive leadSubscriber Only
February 26, 2022 21:32 IST
Counting for another 307 seats will be held on February 27 and for the remaining 229 on February 28.
Sun, Feb 27, 2022
Odisha readies learning loss tests and extracurricular activities as schools reopen on February 28Subscriber Only
February 24, 2022 17:18 IST
The education department says it is important that the students who will be sitting in classrooms for six-seven hours again feel at ease. It will assess the children for their skills in English, maths and Odia to address issues of learning loss.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Singed last year, Simlipal reserve villagers vigilant as fire season approaches againSubscriber Only
February 21, 2022 03:59 IST
The Simlipal reserve sprawls over 2,750 sq km in Mayurbhanj district, and is home to three out of every four tigers in Odisha and 20 per cent of the state's elephant population. There are 68 villages within the reserve — mostly in the buffer zone — and about 1,200 on the periphery.
Mon, Feb 21, 2022
Why some teachers campaigning in rural polls has come to haunt BJD govtSubscriber Only
February 14, 2022 02:01 IST
The images and videos of teachers allegedly campaigning have emerged from Asanpur Panchayat in Jajpur district, Krushnaparsad block of Puri and Maithili block of Malkangiri district. Officials in the State Election Commission said most of such complaints are dealt with at the district level.
Mon, Feb 14, 2022
A remote village in Kalahandi mourns loss of its only journalistSubscriber Only
February 12, 2022 02:24 IST
A reporter with Odia daily Dharitri, Rohit was killed on Saturday when an improvised explosive device (IED), planted near a bridge by suspected Maoists, went off in Madanpur Rampur block, barely 10 km from his home.
Sat, Feb 12, 2022
Odisha HC issues notice to Chilika authority over illegal motorboats in sensitive part of lakeSubscriber Only
February 09, 2022 14:09 IST
The PIL stated that illegal motor boats are operating for fishing purposes on the Mangaljodi wetland part of Chilika lagoon which was declared an Important Bird Area (IBA).
Wed, Feb 09, 2022
Cervical cancer: 12% women in Cuttack slums detected with HPV in pilot Odisha studySubscriber Only
February 04, 2022 17:28 IST
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the major causes of cervical cancer among women.
Fri, Feb 04, 2022
A fish, an LED TV: Odisha panchayat election candidates take around real-life poll symbols during campaignsSubscriber Only
February 03, 2022 14:48 IST
In Nabarangpur’s Patri panchayat, sarpanch nominee Bhagavati Bhotra carries a freshly-caught fish, her election symbol, while going door-to-door seeking votes.
Fri, Feb 04, 2022
Odisha rural polls draw senior names as BJD leaders hope to catch party eyeSubscriber Only
February 01, 2022 17:43 IST
Among those in the fray for the elections, scheduled between February 16 and 24, are a former Cabinet minister and two former MLAs of the BJD.
Tue, Feb 01, 2022
Prime witness in RTI activist’s murder dies after setting himself on fireSubscriber Only
February 01, 2022 16:52 IST
Prime witness in the 2014 Ganesh Panda murder case, had approached the police station Monday evening as he was reportedly receiving death threats.
Tue, Feb 01, 2022
Odisha parties close ranks, field consensus candidates to ‘protect’ villages claimed by AndhraSubscriber Only
January 31, 2022 16:39 IST
The decision to field consensus candidates for the ruling BJD, the BJP and the Congress was taken on January 21 at an all-party meeting.
Mon, Jan 31, 2022
In Odisha betel hub, farmers say steel plant fight is for survivalSubscriber Only
January 31, 2022 04:40 IST
Following a police crackdown on January 14, violence had broken out between the two sides, leaving over 20 villagers and five policemen injured.
Mon, Jan 31, 2022
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