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Odisha announces package for flood-hit farmers
September 12, 2020 06:40 IST
Over 14 lakh people across 20 districts of the state had been affected by the deluge in August, which also resulted in the death of 17 people.
One-third of Odisha’s Berhampur has Covid antibodies: Sero survey
August 15, 2020 01:47 IST
“The prevalence ranged from 7 per cent in some wards and 60 per cent in others,” said RMRC director Dr Sanghmitra Pati.
BJD leader, two others die in fire mishap in Odisha
May 29, 2020 16:32 IST
BJD leader Alekh Choudhury and two others were asleep in his house at Gosaninuagaon, when an air-conditioner caught fire due to an electric short circuit in the early hours. The victims, trapped inside the smoke-filled house, were rescued and rushed to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital where doctors declared them brought dead, a senior police officer said.
Chandan Yatra, Akshaya Tritiya festivals to take place inside Jagannath temple premises
April 25, 2020 16:27 IST
The decision to organise the festivals inside the temple premises was taken during the temple managing committee's meeting with Govardhan Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati on Friday night.
‘Way too early’, says Odisha after praise on tackling COVID-19 outbreak
April 22, 2020 20:18 IST
Odisha government chief spokesperson on COVID-19, Subroto Bagchi, maintained that the government as well as the people must remain alert for at least six months and strictly adhere to social distancing and norms of hygiene.
Kits to conduct 4,000 tests for COVID-19 reaches Odisha
April 10, 2020 18:16 IST
To meet the manpower requirements, the state government has trained 1,500 persons, including MBBS students, postgraduate students, serving doctors and master trainers, for district hospitals for the treatment of COVID-19 patients, the official said.
Combating coronavirus : Odisha Assembly adjourned till March 29, BJP claims conspiracySubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 02:53 IST
Earlier in the day, legislators from the BJD and Congress assembled on the Assembly grounds, and joined by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, they washed their hands thoroughly to demonstrate how to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Oppn inciting people, causing riots: Amit ShahSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 05:14 IST
Speaking at a rally in Bhubaneswar, he said, “The Opposition is spreading falsehoods. They are inciting people. They are causing riots.”
Eastern Zonal Council meeting: Naveen demands special package for eastern regionSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 05:01 IST
According to a statement released by the Odisha government, Patnaik stated that the eastern zone is at the bottom, nationwide, on tele-density, banking density and rail and road density.
Autorickshaw driver in Odisha fined Rs 47,500
September 5, 2019 03:32 IST
The official said the penalty was imposed according to the provisions of the new traffic rules which came into force on September 1, this year.
Congress, BJP to support bandh called by farmers outfit in Odisha
February 19, 2019 18:54 IST
The Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) has given the call for the bandh demanding proper minimum support rice on paddy, pension and prestige for the farmers.
Bhubaneswar: Panic after leopard spotted near city airport
February 19, 2019 11:32 IST
According to the locals, the leopard scaled the boundary wall and entered the premises of the commercial establishment Sunday night.
Odisha Congress working president resigns from party, may join BJD
January 16, 2019 17:20 IST
"People and voters of my area want that I should contest the next elections 2019 from BJD as they want our area should develop and I should join hands with Naveen Patnaik," Naba Kishore Das said in his resignation letter.
Odisha lawyers call off strike after 78 days, HC resumes dutiesSubscriber Only
November 16, 2018 04:44 IST
On August 28, lawyer Debi Prasad Pattnaik was allegedly beaten up in public by policemen in Cuttack following an argument. The next day, lawyers across Odisha began a protest that brought courts statewide to a grinding halt.
Madhya Pradesh tiger found dead in Odisha reserve, relocation project on holdSubscriber Only
November 16, 2018 02:10 IST
In June, the 195-kg tiger was shifted to revive Satkosia’s dwindling big cat population, which had reportedly come down to two — both of them ageing tigresses.
Make in Odisha: Tata, Jindal Steel commit nearly Rs 1 lakh crore each; RIL to pump in additional Rs 3,000 croreSubscriber Only
November 13, 2018 01:02 IST
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Monday welcomed the guests to the second edition of the state government’s flagship investment summit, Make in Odisha.
Odisha: Satkosia remains on edge as tigress continues attacks on humans, cattleSubscriber Only
October 22, 2018 12:56 IST
Journalist Raghunath Sahu, who was in the area to cover the second killing by Sundari, was admitted to a local hospital after she sprang on him. Witnesses said Sahu was filming the body being carried by the police and forest officers.
Odiya students in Tripura university allege torture by local classmates, plead to be rescuedSubscriber Only
September 28, 2018 02:08 IST
Students have appealed to the Odisha government to take them back to their homes.
Odisha minister under fire for saying ‘30,000 women have 60,000 husbands’
September 26, 2018 22:35 IST
The video which has since gone viral quoted the minister as saying that 30,000 women have 60,000 husbands.
Odisha priest sustains burns during ‘ritual to cure polio’Subscriber Only
September 16, 2018 02:06 IST
Last week, the 'ritual' went wrong when the rope holding Nanda gave away and he fell on the fire. He suffered nearly 20 per cent burn injuries, sources said.
Odisha: Patient dies while ‘doctors argue over treatment’Subscriber Only
September 11, 2018 04:02 IST
The deceased, Triloka Sahoo, was a resident of Gundurapashi village in Gondia block. He had complained of chest pain, following which his family members admitted him to Sriramchandrapur Community Health Centre in Gondia.
‘No work no pay’: Odisha govt refuses to bow before statewide teachers strikeSubscriber Only
September 7, 2018 03:14 IST
Thousands of teachers in Odisha’s block-grant schools and colleges on Wednesday evening stepped up their agitation in Bhubaneswar, reiterating a four-year-old allegation of discrimination in pay and perks in comparision with regular state government teachers.
Odisha: No chairman for 6 years, rights panel now has no membersSubscriber Only
August 18, 2018 01:15 IST
Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Narasingha Mishra said he had written to the CM several times on the issue, but not received any acknowledgment.
Amit Shah holds poll strategy talks with Odisha BJP leaders
July 1, 2018 14:56 IST
The BJP president's visit to the state follows his tour of West Bengal and Manipur. The saffron party had stated in the past that it would experience a "golden era" after it comes to power in Odisha and West Bengal.
Odisha woman gang-raped after being ‘mistakenly abandoned’ by husband on NH-55Subscriber Only
May 7, 2018 07:15 IST
The victim was missing since Thursday and was feared dead. Police sources in Anugul say that on Sunday night they found her staying with relatives in Jagatsinghpur.
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