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BJP, Congress MLAs accuse Odisha govt of ‘hiding’ Covid-19 death figure
December 2, 2022 07:44 IST
Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister said 20,000 people died due to Covid-19 so far.
Naveen Patnaik woos India Inc, says Odisha slated to be trillion-dollar economySubscriber Only
December 2, 2022 01:52 IST
CM assures govt's support, Industry leaders commit to more investment in state.
Make in Odisha conclave begins: State fast emerging as fulcrum of trade, industry, says Naveen PatnaikSubscriber Only
December 1, 2022 03:37 IST
With the conclave that will continue till December 4, the BJD government is trying to place Odisha on the global investment map. Envoys from various countries, business delegates from within and outside the country, and senior officials were present at the inaugural ceremony.
Make in Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik to launch global conclave for investors on WednesdaySubscriber Only
November 29, 2022 19:42 IST
Aimed at showcasing the state’s business potential and manufacturing prowess to the world, the 5-day event will be attended by delegates from various countries, as well as industry bigwigs from India.
Traders in poll-bound Padampur call off bandh after talks
November 29, 2022 12:51 IST
The dusk to dawn bandh had been called after back-to-back raids a day before by the Income Tax and GST departments. By-elections to Padampur are due on December 5.
Ahead of Padampur bypoll, I-T, GST raids in Odisha spark BJP-BJD slugfestSubscriber Only
November 29, 2022 02:22 IST
The searches, which started early morning in the presence of armed CRPF personnel, are being conducted at the residences of Md Sajid in Hanumanpada, Manabhanjan Sahu in Sahupada and Gaju Agrawal in Shastri Chhak.
Data protection, telecom bills to be passed by Aug 2023: Union Minister Ashwini VaishnawSubscriber Only
November 26, 2022 17:49 IST
Speaking at an event in Bhubaneswar, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the bills will ensure that the personal data of an individual is not monetised by anyone.
Pandemonium in Odisha assembly over farmers’ issuesSubscriber Only
November 25, 2022 19:00 IST
After staging a sit-in on the Assembly premises, members of the BJD and BJP approached Governor Ganeshi Lal separately to air their grievances and to lodge protests.
Odisha sex-extortion scandal: ED questions brother of BJD MLA; Opposition wants Naveen’s resignationSubscriber Only
November 25, 2022 05:47 IST
The ED, which has lodged a case on allegations of large amounts of money being laundered, on Thursday questioned Gangadhar Samal, a businessman and brother of Dhenkanal MLA and BJD leader Sudhir Samal, for allegedly transferring a large amount of money to Nag’s account.
Two women Maoists killed in Odisha during exchange of fireSubscriber Only
November 24, 2022 19:15 IST
According to police sources, the exchange of fire took place in a forest under Khaprakhol police limit after the SOG along with the district voluntary force spotted the Maoist camp during a combing operation.
Odisha announces cash assistance, other benefits for kendu leaf pluckersSubscriber Only
November 23, 2022 21:57 IST
The announcement comes a day after the Opposition BJP took on the BJD government in the state over the welfare of kendu leaf pluckers, who have a significant presence in Padampur and nearby areas. A bypoll will be held in the Padampur Assembly constituency on December 5.
President Droupadi Murmu’s home district to have airport, gets MoD nodSubscriber Only
November 23, 2022 08:13 IST
The state government has received the Defence Ministry’s approval to revive a World War II-era airfield lying defunct at Rasgovindpur near Amarda Road, around 45 km from the district headquarters.
Mother, daughter among 3 killed after goods train ploughs into waiting hall at Odisha’s Korei railway stationSubscriber Only
November 22, 2022 02:41 IST
The two-and-half-month-old son had a miraculous escape as he sustained only minor injuries and is out of danger, according to doctors.
Two dead as goods train derails, rams into passenger waiting hall at Odisha’s KoreiSubscriber Only
November 21, 2022 11:41 IST
Train services are likely to be affected on the route as both lines are blocked while some trains are likely to be controlled en route.
Odisha govt approves new port policy to attract pvt investmentSubscriber Only
November 18, 2022 21:44 IST
The approval comes a week before the state is set to host its flagship biennial investment summit, Make in Odisha conclave.
Odisha liable for delay in settling crop cover claims, says TomarSubscriber Only
November 18, 2022 02:30 IST
This came after the Chief Minister’s Office recently stated that many affected farmers have not yet received their crop insurance dues despite the state government regularly following up with the Centre over the issue.
BJP, Congress name candidates for Padampur bye-electionSubscriber Only
November 12, 2022 20:54 IST
BJP and Congress named Pradip Purohit and Satya Bhusan Sahu as their respective candidates for the bye-election to the Padampur assembly constituency scheduled on December 5.
Bengal minister’s remark on President Murmu triggers protests in OdishaSubscriber Only
November 12, 2022 19:10 IST
In a video that has gone viral, Akhil Giri was seen making objectionable remarks against President Droupadi Murmu at Nandigram in West Bengal.
Emotional reunion for Class of 1974: ‘What do you call a President?’Subscriber Only
November 12, 2022 17:40 IST
On Friday, the President visited her alma mater, the Government Capital Girls’ High School in Bhubaneswar, and the tribal hostel where she stayed during the four years that she spent in the school — from Class 8 to 11 (matric then).
Have ‘amiable relationship’ with PM, but will continue to view BJP as rival: Odisha CM
November 7, 2022 14:31 IST
In the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls due in 2024, Patnaik said BJP will be the main political rival of the BJD as Congress has weakened in the state.
650 Maoist supporters surrender in Odisha
November 6, 2022 11:58 IST
Most of them are members of local village committees or Chetana Natya Mandali – a cultural outfit linked to CPI(Maoist) – in Swabhiman Anchal of Malkangiri district, the police officer said.
Odisha bypoll: BJP alleges govt employees working for ruling party
October 30, 2022 10:43 IST
The BJD, in its petition to the CEO, claimed that BJP leaders were threatening its workers as they feared defeat in the elections.
Now, heritage sites of Odisha part of walking tour
October 23, 2022 13:56 IST
‘Odisha Walks', as it was christened, will take an enthusiast to 10th-century Mukteswar and 11th-century Lingaraj temples, Shanti Stupa, Khandagiri and Udaygiri caves
Cyclone Sitrang Updates: Low Pressure Area intensifies into Depression
October 23, 2022 07:52 IST
Cyclone Sitrang Updates: West Bengal and Odisha are on alert over the possible cyclone, the first to form in the Bay of Bengal in the month of October since 2018.
Odisha to regularise 57,000 contract employees, abolish contractual hirings in state govt
October 15, 2022 20:00 IST
State government will spend an additional Rs 1,300 crore per year.
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