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Odisha bans denial of women as first bus passengers to end discriminatory superstitionSubscriber Only
“Whenever it was detected that the owner/ conductor of stage carriage denying women as first passenger to enter into bus, e-challan will be issued against the owner of said vehicle,” said an STA official.
Crocodile attack claims another life in Odisha’s Kendrapara, fourth incident in 45 daysSubscriber Only
The Bhitarkanika National Park, located in Kendrapara district, is home to 1,793 saltwater crocodiles, according to the annual reptile census conducted in January this year.
Former UK PM Tony Blair meets Odisha CM Naveen PatnaikSubscriber Only
During his meeting with Blair, the chief minister said he had a “meaningful discussion” on Odisha’s economic development and growth as well as future perspectives.
Look-out circular issued against Chinese national over involvement in ponzi scam worth Rs 100 croreSubscriber Only
The accused has been identified as Guanhua Wang, 40, a resident of Zhenjiang in China. According to EOW sources, Wang floated a company called Bettec Technologies Private Limited in 2019 in Bangalore and runs another company called Gamecamp Solutions Private limited.
Three minors die of suspected snakebite at Odisha coaching centreSubscriber Only
The victims, including two girls below 10 years old, were staying at the coaching-cum-hostel facility in Nischitapur village under Baria police limits.
Odisha govt asks 3 districts to remain prepared in view of heavy rainfall alertSubscriber Only
The state government advisory has stated that low-lying areas may experience waterlogging and roads and drains may be submerged under water as a result of heavy rainfall.
Days after suspension, Chiranjib Biswal says conspirators within trying to divide Odisha CongressSubscriber Only
The former Congress working president says that if the leadership can't accept well-thought-out suggestions, it will be difficult for the party to grow.
Man held in Odisha for posing as AIIMS doctor with foreign degrees, running several clinicsSubscriber Only
Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M said the accused was caught red-handed at Dengausta near Digapahandi in Ganjam district, where he had been treating patients for the last six months.
Balasore train accident: After 3 staffers held by CBI, Rlys suspends 4 more for ‘not being alert’Subscriber Only
Officials of the South Eastern Railway said the suspension order was issued on Friday but refused to reveal the four officials’ names.
13 more bodies of Balasore train tragedy handed over to families
Stating that the process of handing over of the bodies will continue till claimants come, the official said as many as 62 bodies still remain unidentified and preserved in the containers in AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.
Twenty-nine of 81 bodies of Odisha train accident victims identified
The mayor said authorities of Indian Railways and AIIMS Bhubaneswar decided to go for DNA sampling analysis after there were multiple claimants over one body.
Odisha ex-MLA Ramamurthy Gomango convicted in wife’s 1995 murderSubscriber Only
The half-burnt body of Gamango’s wife, Sashirekha, was recovered from the bathroom of the former legislator’s quarters in the MLA colony in Bhubaneswar on August 29, 1995.
Vigilance recovers Rs 2.9 cr from Odisha official’s houseSubscriber Only
Official sources said approximately Rs 2.03 crore recovered from his Bhubaneswar residence while the remaining amount has been recovered from his Nabarangpur home.
Classes resume at Balasore school used as temporary morgue, CM announces Rs 2.49 cr for rebuildingSubscriber Only
When students returned to the school following summer vacations, they were accommodated in the newly painted portions of the school. A yagna was also performed before the start of classes.
Odisha seeks official status for tribal languageSubscriber Only
The Odisha government’s recommendation came a day after the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) accused the Centre of not considering a longstanding demand to include the Ho, Mundari and Bhumij languages in the 8th Schedule.
Forest staff in Odisha on symbolic protest over killing of two colleagues by poachersSubscriber Only
Odisha Forest & Environment Minister Pradip Amat said the state government has been taking steps for safety of the forest staff.
Forester shot dead by poachers inside Odisha’s Similipal Tiger ReserveSubscriber Only
The incident occurred at around 2 am near Gamchacharan beat camp under Upper Barahakumuda range inside the core area of the STR famous of royal Bengal tigers, when a team of six forest department officials were carrying out patrolling.
In Balasore, local people perform rituals in memory of the deadSubscriber Only
A memorial service and an all-faith prayer meeting has also been planned from Monday for 288 people who died in the accident and rapid recovery of those injured. Bodies of 81 unidentified victims are yet to be cremated.
Shopkeeper held for sharing OTPs with Pakistan intel operativesSubscriber Only
The accused, Pritam Kar of Bhurunga village under the Bari police limit in Jajpur district, who, according to the STF officials, was in touch with at least two PIO/ISI agents and had physically met them multiple times in other states.
Coromandel Express: Woman fakes estranged husband’s death in train accident, he files complaintSubscriber Only
According to police sources, Gitanjali Datta of Maniabanda in Cuttack district had claimed that her husband Bijay Datta had died in the accident on June 2 and had even identified a body as that of her husband's.
‘No intention to hide deaths’: Odisha govt on manipulation of crash toll allegation
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned the death figures, stating that 61 people from her state were dead and 182 were still missing.
Odisha train tragedy: CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia to kin of those killed
The triple train accident near Odisha's Balasore has left at least 288 people dead and over 1,100 injured.
Odisha to increase Plus Two seats considering high pass percentage in matriculationSubscriber Only
According to sources, the government has decided to add over 13,000 more seats to the existing 5.9 lakh seats. If needed, more seats will be added, said official sources.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces new credit-linked housing scheme for rural poorSubscriber Only
The scheme will have a financial implication of around Rs 2,150 crore over a period of two years and it will be fully funded from the state budget.
Odisha Police arrest ‘wildlife criminal’, recover leopard skins from himSubscriber Only
The leopard skins will be sent to the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, for biological examination.
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