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Odisha House passes Bill exempting mandatory social impact assessmentSubscriber Only
September 28, 2023 04:04 IST
The Bill was passed even as the Opposition BJP and Congress staged a walkout over various demands. Earlier, the Odisha government had introduced and withdrawn the Bill in March.
On foreign policy, fight against graft, Naveen Patnaik gives Modi 8/10Subscriber Only
September 25, 2023 07:39 IST
Patnaik’s praise holds significance since it comes amid talk of growing BJD-BJP bonhomie ahead of the 2024 elections, both for Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly.
Peon arrested for raping 8-year-old at Odisha school
September 24, 2023 04:07 IST
The accused peon has been suspended, and the school headmaster has been issued a show cause, said an official.
Minister Pramila Mallik set to be Odisha’s first woman SpeakerSubscriber Only
September 21, 2023 02:14 IST
Six -time BJD MLA Mallik, who represents the Binjharpur constituency, a seat reserved for Schedule Caste (SC) candidates, will file papers for the Speaker’s post on behalf of BJD Thursday.
Eminent author and Odisha CM’s sister Gita Mehta passes awaySubscriber Only
September 17, 2023 08:44 IST
Gita is the elder sister of Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik. She had married to renowned American publisher Sonny Mehta, who died in December 2019.
Going on strike without permission ‘gross misconduct’: Odisha govt warns teachersSubscriber Only
September 15, 2023 04:52 IST
Stating that there should be 220 working days in an academic year, the director also warned that it will have to be compensated in the later part if the same will not be achieved during the normal working months.
1.30 lakh Odisha teachers go on strike; seek abolition of contractual appointments, pay hikeSubscriber Only
September 13, 2023 18:23 IST
Teachers under the banner of the All Utkal Primary Teachers’ Federation (AUPTF) protested in front of multiple district and block education offices as well as in the state capital Bhubaneswar.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik launches Startup Yatra to foster innovation among youthSubscriber Only
September 11, 2023 20:49 IST
Additionally, the top 20 ideas from Startup Xpress 2023 will be invited for final pitching out of which 10 ideas will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 10,000 each to encourage these young students and build their entrepreneurial spirit.
Months before polls, Odisha CM announces Paika Research CentreSubscriber Only
September 8, 2023 21:51 IST
Led by Buxi Jagabandhu, the 'Paikas' revolted against the British exploitation of peasants and farmers in March 1817, which is known as ‘Paika Bidroha’ (Paika rebellion).
5 Keonjhar students to pursue master’s degree at Curtin University in AustraliaSubscriber Only
September 6, 2023 21:05 IST
The partnership will help the students to be equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in mining engineering. Developing quality human resources will also help the mineral-rich Keonjhar district with responsible management of its resources.
Lookout circular against three more Chinese nationals in online Ponzi scamSubscriber Only
September 5, 2023 03:19 IST
The circular has been issued on the request of the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police.
Delhi-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Bhubaneswar due to technical snag
September 4, 2023 13:12 IST
The aircraft can again fly only after getting clearances from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, according to BPIA director.
Naveen issues land rights among urban poor, BJP says eyewash ahead of pollsSubscriber Only
August 29, 2023 00:33 IST
Calling Patnaik’s rally an “eyewash”, BJP workers held a protest in front of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) office in the city.
Poet-writer Jayanta Mahapatra dies at 95, state funeral todaySubscriber Only
August 28, 2023 04:36 IST
Mahapatra's funeral will take place on Monday with full state honours, the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said.
ACME Group to set up green hydrogen unit at Tata’s Gopalpur Industrial Park in OdishaSubscriber Only
August 25, 2023 21:25 IST
This will be the largest single-location green hydrogen and its derivatives manufacturing facility in the country, according to an official source.
‘Tortured’ by IPS officer wife, Odisha woman Home Guard tries to die by suicide, loses both legsSubscriber Only
August 22, 2023 20:03 IST
DIG denies charge; Odisha Home Guards D-G seeks report
Odisha ‘becomes first state’ to release 4 farmer varieties of ragi
August 18, 2023 20:08 IST
The four varieties are initially allowed to be sold for purpose of agriculture in Odisha’s Koraput and Malkangiri districts under the seed system for landraces of the Odisha Millet Mission.
Odisha Police arrests India head of Chinese earning app from TN
August 18, 2023 09:23 IST
The EOW said that the mastermind of this scam is Guanhua Wang, 40, of Hangzhou, China.
Odisha issues guidelines for rescue, release of snakes; says only certified handlers allowed to carry out operationSubscriber Only
August 10, 2023 11:54 IST
Any deviation to the guidelines will invite penal actions as per the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, said a notification issued by the state forest department.
Two arrested in Rs 1000-cr crypto-ponzi scam called STA Crypto Token: Odisha policeSubscriber Only
August 7, 2023 20:54 IST
Police say transactions of more than Rs 30 crore were detected in the bank account of one of the arrested accused.
Panel to request govt to open Puri temple’s ratna bhandar during rath yatraSubscriber Only
August 5, 2023 01:24 IST
The recommendation has been made to allow the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), custodian of the 12th century shrine, to carry out the structural inspection of the inner ratna bhandar. However, no decision has been taken regarding inventory of precious jewellery stored inside it.
Former Odisha MLA Narayan Reddy sentenced to life in 25-year-old caseSubscriber Only
August 1, 2023 07:48 IST
Narayan Reddy, who represented the Chatrapur assembly constituency from 2004-2009, said that he and others convicted would challenge the verdict in the higher courts.
Four minors among five killed after under-construction culvert collapses in Odisha’s Rayagada
August 1, 2023 03:11 IST
The deceased were bathing in water under the construction site when the structure collapsed.
‘Human sacrifice’ of 14-year-old boy: Woman priest, 3 sons arrested in OdishaSubscriber Only
July 31, 2023 12:14 IST
A mother took his ailing son to a woman priest. He went missing from there and his mutilated body was found hanging from a tree days later.
Crocodile attack claims another life in Odisha’s Kendrapara, fourth incident in 45 daysSubscriber Only
July 29, 2023 07:58 IST
After hearing screams on Thursday evening, locals rushed towards the river bank and began searching for the source. The fire service personnel also launched a rescue operation and eventually recovered the severed head of Das after hours of searching.
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