The transportation of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) from Odisha remained unhindered even during the very severe cyclonic storm Yaas on Wednesday. According to an official release, four oxygen tankers were transported from Angul to Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam today, while two were transported from Jajpur to Berhampur and Bhubaneswar, under close supervision and escort from Odisha Police. As many […]
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Cyclone Yaas crossing Odisha border, will reach Jharkhand tomorrow morning: IMD
Cyclone Yaas is currently crossing the Odisha border south of Balasore and will reach Jharkhand on Thursday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today. IMD Director General of Meteorology Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that the cyclone caused heavy to extremely heavy rain in Odisha in the past 24 hours and northern and coastal parts of the state are […]
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Cyclone Yaas: Odisha CM reviews preparedness
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday reviewed the arrangements regarding cyclone-yaas”>Cyclone Yaas and said that every life is precious thus all possible steps should be taken to protect lives. He held a meeting with Chief Secretary and Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) through a virtual platform linking the state control room and cyclone dashboard. Patnaik also […]
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik felicitates national-level cyclist
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated National record holder and Odisha’s cycling sensation, Swasti Singh for her outstanding achievements in cycling. The felicitation ceremony was held at Naveen Niwas on Wednesday Congratulating Swasti on her achievements Chief Minister Patnaik said, “Her achievement is an inspiration for many young and aspiring cyclists of our country, especially women, who […]
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Six arrested for snake venom smuggling in Odisha
Officials of the Bhubaneswar forest department on Saturday busted a snake venom smuggling racket and arrested six persons including a woman in this connection. According to District Forest Officer (DFO) Ashok Mishra, one litre of snake venom has been seized from the accused. “We have seized one litre of snake venom and […]
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Odisha CM directs officials to ensure proper water supply to rural, urban areas in summer
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday reviewed water supply to rural and urban areas and directed the officials to ensure proper supply to all households in the summer season, which is expected to be hotter than usual. “The Government has been making huge investments in drinking water supply in the urban […]
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Forest fires contained and controlled in Odisha
The Odisha government on Sunday claimed that the forest fire situation in the state is “totally contained and controlled”. “The forest fire situation across Odisha including Similipal National Park as on Sunday is totally contained and controlled,” a government release stated. The Similipal National Park fire has been raging for almost a month and continues to rage the […]
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Odisha govt to set up District Investment Promotion Agencies
In a bid to promote and facilitate investment across the State, the Odisha government on Monday announced the setting up of District Investment Promotion Agencies (DIPAs) in 30 districts. According to the Industries Department, DIPA, in each of the 30 districts across the state, shall operate under the leadership of the respective District Collector with other […]
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Bride suffers heart attack due to excessive crying during ‘bidaai’ in Odisha’s Sonepur, dies
In a sudden turn of events, celebrations turned into mourning after the newlywed bride died of a heart attack as she cried inconsolably during her ‘bidaai’ while leaving for her in-laws’ house. The incident was reported from Sonepur district of Odisha and the bride has been identified as Gupteswari Sahoo […]
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Odisha government claims no loss of life in Similipal forest fire
The Odisha government on Wednesday has claimed that there was no loss of life in the Similipal National Park fire, which has been raging for around a week and continues to rage the forest area, according to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The statement came after Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reviewed […]
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik takes first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik took the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on Monday as the nationwide inoculation drive of persons above 60 and those over 45 with illnesses began. “Happy to share that I took my first dose of #COVID19 vaccine today. Grateful to our scientists, health workers for their race against time […]
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Odisha: Former police personnel arrested for smuggling ganja in Malkangiri
A former police personnel was arrested on Thursday for allegedly smuggling ganja in Malkangiri. “A former police personnel is arrested for smuggling ganja in Malkangiri. We have seized 31 bags of ganja carrying around 800 kgs worth Rs 40 lakhs. We have arrested the accused,” said Excise Department Superintendent, Ashok Kumar Seth. “Further investigations are underway,” he added.
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Odisha Police arrest key accused in January 1999 gangrape case
Odisha Police has nabbed the prime accused in a gangrape case pertaining to January 1999 which triggered an outcry across the country, from Maharashtra’s Lonavala on Sunday. The accused identified as Biban Biswal who was allegedly masquerading as a man identified as Jalandhar Swain was hiding in Maharashtra for 22 years and was […]
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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu condoles loss of lives in Odisha’s Koraput van accident
Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday expressed his grief on the loss of lives in a van accident in Odisha. The accident happened on Sunday in Kotpad of Koraput district. He also communicated his sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the fast recovery of those injured in the accident. “Saddened […]
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894 missing children rescued by Odisha Police in eight days
Odisha Crime Branch has rescued 894 children during an eight-day long special drive organised to trace missing children, said Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay on Thursday. Talking to ANI the DGP said, “The Odisha Crime branch conducted a special drive between January 18 and 25 to rescue missing children. During the drive, we traced and rescued 894 children in […]