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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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Explained: Amendment to the Jagannath Temple ActSubscriber Only
January 05, 2022 21:54 IST
🔴 The Odisha state cabinet has approved amendments to the Sri Jagannath Temple Act of 1954. A look at the law, the amendments and why this is being considered a historic move.
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
To protest poor network, Odisha villagers invite MLA to mock inauguration of mobile towerSubscriber Only
January 05, 2022 20:23 IST
It was only when he reached the village ground that he realised he had been tricked.
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
Odisha amends law, eases process to sell, lease Jagannath temple landSubscriber Only
January 05, 2022 19:46 IST
Following the amendment, the temple administration and officials concerned have power to sell or lease out temple land without any approval from the state government.
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
Odisha CM sanctions Rs 78 lakh for outfits run by Missionaries in stateSubscriber Only
January 04, 2022 21:56 IST
Thirteen institutions run by Missionaries of Charity in eight districts will benefit from the funds.
Tue, Jan 04, 2022
Sitting pretty ahead of Odisha civic polls, BJD yet to galvanise rank and fileSubscriber Only
January 04, 2022 18:20 IST
🔴 In the run-up to the Odisha rural and urban local body elections slated for February, the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD is still not holding organisational meetings physically, even as it has announced a slew of schemes and development projects to boost its prospects.
Tue, Jan 04, 2022
After HC order, Odisha BJP seeks OBC reservation in rural pollsSubscriber Only
December 30, 2021 13:27 IST
🔴 The Odisha government Tuesday had published the new reservation list for the forthcoming panchayat polls after the HC order.
Thu, Dec 30, 2021
Added by British for stability, sand inside Konark Sun Temple may be clearedSubscriber Only
December 29, 2021 03:48 IST
A formal decision on this is yet to be taken. But a recent presentation by ASI (Bhubaneswar circle) head Arun Malik spoke of possible approaches to remove the sand from the temple’s sealed assembly hall, known as Jagamohan.
Wed, Dec 29, 2021
Natural disasters take a heavy toll on coastal Odisha women’s healthSubscriber Only
December 28, 2021 17:51 IST
The gynaecological health of many women living in Odisha's coastline belts, especially those from marginalised sections like Dalits, has been affected due to lack of proper sanitation facilities, absence of menstrual health management and taboos around menstruation during natural calamities like cyclones, which heighten risks for their health & well-being.
Tue, Dec 28, 2021
Ponds and forests shown as farm land, Odisha seeks satellite solution to find ‘genuine’ paddy cultivatorsSubscriber Only
December 28, 2021 04:17 IST
A pilot project has been launched in seven of the state's 30 districts — Sambalpur, Bargarh, Subarnapur, Bolangir, Nuapada, Kalahandi and Koraput.
Tue, Dec 28, 2021
JSW steel plant: Protests intensify as Odisha govt marks new village at project siteSubscriber Only
December 21, 2021 18:24 IST
JSW Utkal Steel Limited, led by industrialist Sajjan Jindal, has proposed to set up a 13.2 mtpa (million tonnes per annum) capacity steel plant at Dhinkia in Jagatsinghpur district.
Tue, Dec 21, 2021
Odisha CM Patnaik inaugurates air ambulances for four tribal-dominated districtsSubscriber Only
December 20, 2021 18:45 IST
A team of doctors, including a cardiologist and urologist, took the inaugural flight from Biju Patnaik airport in Bhubaneswar to Malkangiri.
Mon, Dec 20, 2021
Rural polls near, why BJD not too ruffled by Opposition protests over teacher murderSubscriber Only
December 16, 2021 20:22 IST
The protests by the Opposition demanding the resignation of Minister of State for Home and Energy Dibya Shankar Mishra, claiming his links to the main accused Gobind Sahu, recently forced the Assembly to shut down 20 days ahead of schedule.
Fri, Dec 17, 2021
A lot of us aspire to be like him: a village recalls its fallen son after Coonoor chopper crashSubscriber Only
December 10, 2021 03:08 IST
🔴 Junior Warrant Officer Rana Pratap Das, 35, had served in the Indian Air Force since 2006. He leaves behind his wife, toddler and infirm parents.
Fri, Dec 10, 2021
Absent Students: How dropout rate went up in Odisha post pandemicSubscriber Only
December 09, 2021 20:47 IST
While the dropout rate decreased for primary, upper primary and elementary sections to six per cent in 2018-19, it drastically increased to 23.39 per cent in 2019-20.
Fri, Dec 10, 2021
Odisha Assembly adjourned for 7th straight day with no business undertakenSubscriber Only
December 09, 2021 07:43 IST
In the last seven days, the House witnessed protests, sloganeering, blocking of assembly gate, beating gongs and bells and sprinkling gangajal and cow dung for purification and the continued absence of the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
Odisha MPs reiterate demand to declare Paika rebellion as first war of Independence, call govt stance ‘insult’ to stateSubscriber Only
December 07, 2021 07:50 IST
Stating that those who fought the battle continue to inspire 4.5 crore Odias over the last two centuries, the delegation of MPs said in the memorandum, “It is time that this struggle and sacrifice by a generation of Odia people got its due place in the annals of history.”
Tue, Dec 07, 2021
Explained: Why Centre has refused to accept Paika revolution as first war of independenceSubscriber Only
December 03, 2021 13:08 IST
The Centre has said in Parliament that it will not recognise the Paika rebellion as the first War of Independence. What is the Paika rebellion? What is Odisha's demand, and how has the Centre responded?
Fri, Dec 03, 2021
Cyclone nears, Odisha farmers start early harvest, distress saleSubscriber Only
December 03, 2021 03:23 IST
🔴 According to the regional meteorological department, the low-pressure area forming in the south Andaman Sea will intensify into a depression and move towards the Odisha coast as a cyclonic storm on December 4.
Fri, Dec 03, 2021
Panchayati Raj focus in Odisha’s Rs 19k-cr supplementary budgetSubscriber Only
December 01, 2021 21:37 IST
The budget allocates Rs 3,624 crore for Panchayati Raj and drinking water, Rs 2,310 crore for health and family welfare and Rs 2,413 for energy.
Wed, Dec 01, 2021Odisha govt should rethink University Amendment Act: Education minister PradhanSubscriber Only
November 28, 2021 03:35 IST
🔴 The amended Act brings the appointment to important academic and administrative posts in state universities, including the recruitment of teaching staff, under control of the Odisha government.
Sun, Nov 28, 2021Eggs hurled at Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik’s convoy, two Yuva Morcha members detainedSubscriber Only
November 24, 2021 17:30 IST
Yuva Morcha members were demanding the ouster of Minister of State for Home Dibya Shankar Mishra for his alleged links to Gobinda Sahu, the prime accused in the Kalahandi teacher's kidnap and murder case.
Wed, Nov 24, 2021
Explained: Why there are protests against a mining lease to Hindalco in Odisha’s KoraputSubscriber Only
November 23, 2021 11:24 IST
Despite resistance, a public hearing on mining in Mali hills in Koraput district of Odisha was held on Monday. It was on environmental issues regarding the mining lease granted to Hindalco Industries Ltd.
Wed, Nov 24, 2021
Revamp at Puri temple: Heritage corridor with trees, seating areasSubscriber Only
November 18, 2021 04:31 IST
According to plans for an Rs 800-crore revamp by the state government, the temple's outer wall, the “Meghana Pacheri”, covering a peripheral area of 75 metres, will be surrounded by a heritage corridor dotted with trees, flowering plants, and seating areas.
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
Explained: What is the Puri heritage corridor, whose foundation will be laid soon in Odisha?Subscriber Only
November 17, 2021 19:10 IST
Conceived in 2016, the Puri Heritage Corridor Project was unveiled in December 2019 to transform the holy town of Puri into an international place of heritage.
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
Fourteen potential contenders in fray to replace outgoing Odisha DGPSubscriber Only
November 15, 2021 17:33 IST
The name of the new DGP would likely be announced in the first week of December.
Mon, Nov 15, 2021
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