Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday launched various development projects in Jagatsinghpur district worth Rs 2,14 crores, as per an official statement. The Chief Minister inaugurated 4 Mission Shakti Bhavans in Jagatsinghpur, Raghunathpur, Tirtol and Balikuda, while a 10-bed ICU was also inaugurated in the District Head Hospital. Apart from this, the Chief […]
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Odisha: Animals in Nandankanan Zoological Park get special treatment this winter
As the cold wave is sweeping through Odisha, animals living in Nandankanan Zoological Park on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar are being given special treatment to beat the winter blues, informed Nandankanan Zoo authorities. To provide much-needed respite to the animals from the biting cold, the zoo authorities have made some special arrangements. According to Nandankanan Zoo […]
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MoS Health Pravin appeals Odisha govt to approve PMJAY in state
Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar has appealed to the Odisha government to approve the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PMJAY) in the state. “Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna, which provides Rs 5 lakhs insurance cover to poor patients, hasn’t been approved by the state government yet. I appeal to […]
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates ‘Make in Odisha Conclave’
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated the State Government’s flagship investors summit “Make in Odisha Conclave” in presence of business leaders and foreign delegates in Bhubaneswar. “We have a strong partnership with FICCI and hope we build on the success of this conclave and continue to work together in near […]
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Odisha: Man held for duping over Rs 1 crore to flat owners
Economic Offences Wing, Bhubaneswar on Sunday apprehended a man accused of cheating over crores of rupees to flat owners. The accused identified as Manoj Pattnaik allegedly duped Rs 1,15,82,550 on the pretext of providing flats in their Project “Basera Fresco” at Sijua, Bhubaneswar. A case was registered against Manoj Pattnaik […]
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Over 30 injured in explosion during fireworks competition in Odisha
Over 30 people were injured in explosions that took place during a fireworks competition in Odisha’s Kendrapara on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Balia Bazaar within Sadar police station in Kendrapara. The injured were rushed to the district hospital. Kendrapada District Magistrate Amrut Rituraja said, “Over 30 people were injured in explosions […]
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19 trains cancelled, 20 diverted as goods train derails in Odisha
Indian Railways cancelled 19 trains and diverted 20 trains in the substitute route after eight wagons of a goods train got derailed at Korai railway station in Odisha on Monday in which three people were killed and four others were injured. Railways also partially cancelled six trains. The incident occurred […]
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2 die as goods train derails in Odisha, CM Patnaik announces ex-gratia
As many as two people died after a goods train derailed today early morning at Korai Station in Jajpur district, under East Coast Railway, informed officials. The goods train got derailed at about 6:44 am, damaging the railway station building as well. Relief teams and Railway officials were rushed to the site. A rescue […]
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Odisha STF rescues 155 cattle being illegally transported to West Bengal, 2 arrested
Odisha Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday rescued 155 cattle while being illegally transported to West Bengal and arrested two persons in this regard. On the basis of specific information, a team of STF conducted a raid with the help of Jajpur District Police on Sunday at Sahapur regarding the […]
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Odisha govt writes Railways to sanction new line between Bargarh, Nuapada
Odisha Commerce and Transport Minister Tukuni Sahu on Sunday wrote to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw requesting him to sanction a new railway line between Bargarh and Nuapada, via Padampur. In a letter to the Union Minister, Sahu said, “I have received a memorandum from the people of Padampur submitted […]
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Odisha to strengthen help desks in govt medical colleges, hospitals
Following directions of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for making universal clinical care under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana more accessible for common people, Secretary Health and Family Welfare Shalini Pandit has directed Superintendents of all government medical colleges and hospitals (MCHs) to strengthen help desk system in their respective institutions. […]
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Odisha: BJD hits out at BJP-led Centre over farmers’ crop insurance delay
War of words broke out over Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Biju Janta Dal (BJD) in Odisha ahead of the Padampur bye-election. BJD accused BJP of doing politics over the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and claimed that the farmers’ insurance money was released only after pressure from the […]
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Odisha: Patnaik announces Chief Minister’s award, scholarship
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced “Mukhyamantri Siksha Purashkar Yojna” an award and scholarship programme to encourage healthy competition between different state schools and to recognise excellence in education. Speaking on the closing ceremony of State Level children’s day celebration, Patnaik stated, “Under the programme, annual awards to the tune of […]
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Odisha: Two Maoists killed after gunfight with security forces in Koraput
Two Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Odisha’s Koraput district on Friday, police said. “We received information about the presence of 20 Maoist in the Ramgiri forest area. BSF and SOG Jawans started combing operations. There was an exchange of fire and two Maoists were killed,” DIG […]
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Odisha CM orders for filling up 7,540 teacher vacancies in Govt high schools
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday issued an order to fill up the vacant posts of teachers in various government high schools of the state. According to a statement from Chief Minister’s Office, the Odisha Staff Selection Commission has been asked by the State Government to start the recruitment process for 7,540 high school […]