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Engineering student killed in pre-poll violence in Odisha’s Bhadrak
February 2, 2022 13:15 IST
Family members of the deceased, along with local villagers, blocked Bhadrak-Chandbali road demanding immediate arrest of the assailants.
Prime witness in RTI activist’s murder dies after setting himself on fireSubscriber Only
February 1, 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.
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.
In Odisha betel hub, farmers say steel plant fight is for survivalSubscriber Only
January 31, 2022 12:21 IST
Following a police crackdown on January 14, violence had broken out between the two sides, leaving over 20 villagers and five policemen injured.
One-third of Odisha rural poll posts won unopposed, 90% of them by BJD
January 28, 2022 16:15 IST
The opposition alleged the ruling BJD had threatened candidates from other parties to withdraw their nominations and used foul means to keep them away.
Experts urge environment panel not to give clearance to proposed Dhinkia steel plant
January 28, 2022 08:09 IST
🔴 An approval by the EAC is a must for the project to go ahead. The panel is expected meet on Friday to discuss the steel plant
Odisha: Royal family descendant arrested for killing mother over property dispute
January 27, 2022 14:28 IST
The victim, Paresh Kumari Devi (75), the wife of the grandson of ‘Raja’ Rajendra Narayan Bhanjadeo of Kanika, succumbed to her injuries before she could be taken to the hospital.
Now, Odisha’s BJD govt opposes move to amend IAS (Cadre) rules
January 26, 2022 00:17 IST
The BJD has earlier lent support to the BJP-led government at the Centre on various issues, especially those that are not related to Odisha.
Days after violence over steel plant, Odisha village tense, barricades put up to block outsiders
January 17, 2022 03:59 IST
🔴 A faceoff between villagers and police had turned violent on Friday, leading to nearly 50 villagers and 15 policemen sustaining injuries. Police also arrested five villagers.
Odisha CM disburses Rs 3,000 each to 31 lakh families for house repair
January 8, 2022 13:47 IST
The state government will soon provide Rs 5,000 each to the 12.25 lakh households who have been denied a pucca house under the Pradham Mantri Aawas Yojana (Gramin), the chief minister said.
Odisha woman who died in December had Omicron: officials
January 7, 2022 01:41 IST
The woman, a native of Odisha's Balangir district, was admitted to Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital in Balangir on December 20 after she suffered from a brain stroke.
To protest poor network, Odisha villagers invite MLA to mock inauguration of mobile towerSubscriber Only
January 6, 2022 04:53 IST
It was only when he reached the village ground that he realised he had been tricked.
Odisha amends law, eases process to sell, lease Jagannath temple landSubscriber Only
January 6, 2022 03:58 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.
Odisha child rights panel raises concerns over girls’ marriage age bill
January 6, 2022 04:08 IST
Arguing against raising the minimum age for marriage, the OSCPCR chief enlisted five main arguments.
Odisha CM sanctions Rs 78 lakh for outfits run by Missionaries in stateSubscriber Only
January 4, 2022 21:56 IST
Thirteen institutions run by Missionaries of Charity in eight districts will benefit from the funds.
Odisha Cabinet passes proposals, including land rights for slum dwellers
January 1, 2022 03:19 IST
In a major decision, the state Cabinet approved Jaga Mission for slumdwellers in five municipal corporations, including Berhampur, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Rourkela and Sambalpur.
No inmate of organisations run by Missionaries of Charity should suffer: Odisha CM tells district collectors
December 30, 2021 14:25 IST
In a letter, the CM asked all Collectors to be in regular touch with organisations run by the Missionaries of Charity to make sure no inmate of such outfits suffer, especially from food and health-related issues.
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.
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.
Odisha: Carcasses of birds recovered from Chilika
December 25, 2021 20:04 IST
The poachers might have dumped the carcasses of the migratory birds at Ratamati near Bhusandpur in Tangi range, fearing arrest by wildlife personnel as police and wildlife officials patrol the area in the early morning, police suspect.
Odisha announces moral programme for colleges
December 24, 2021 21:11 IST
Starting January 2022, Juba Sanskaar (meaning morals in youth) will be mandatory for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses and will carry one credit per semester.
Odisha reports two more Omicron cases, tally rises to 4
December 23, 2021 18:16 IST
Two children, aged 11 and 15, who had returned to Khurda from Nigeria were diagnosed with the variant. The children have mild symptoms and have been admitted to SUM Covid hospital in Bhubaneswar.
JSW steel plant: Protests intensify as Odisha govt marks new village at project siteSubscriber Only
December 21, 2021 21:51 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.
Odisha reports its first Omicron cases; returnees from Nigeria, Qatar diagnosed with variant
December 21, 2021 13:10 IST
The Nigeria returnee is from Jagatsinghpur and the Qatar-returnee is from Khurda. "Close contacts of the positive persons have been in isolation and their samples will be sent for genome sequencing," director of public health Dr Niranjan Mishra said.
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.
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