Odisha now a major hub of stolen idols: INTACH

Bhubaneswar: Convenors from different chapters of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) have expressed grave concern on the rising cases of temple thefts across Odisha, blaming the Government to enforce strict  laws. Speaking at the annual INTACH State Conveners’ conference on Friday here, the participants demanded immediate measures to stop the […]

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5,950 beggars identified in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has identified a total of 5,950 beggars across the State. Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Minister Ashok Chandra Panda said this in a written reply to the State Assembly here on Saturday. While Cuttack recorded the highest 1,060 beggars, Deogarh has stood last with least three beggars. Last […]

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Odisha CM to open Motilal Oswal-KISS Tribal School in Bolangir tomorrow

Bhubaneswar: The Bolangir Branch of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in the name of Motilal Oswal-KISS Residential Tribal School will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday. In the first phase, 1,500 students from Bolangir district will be enrolled from Standard I to XII. The passed out Standard XII students from Motilal […]

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Trains cancelled, rescheduled for modernisation work in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In view of safety related modernisation work in Hazrat Nizamuddin-Palwal Railway Stations under Northren Railway jurisdiction under Solapur Division of Central Railway and under Bangalore Railway Division of South Western Railway jurisdiction for commissioning of different infrastructure related developmental works, some ECoR-bound trains and trains originating from ECoR jurisdiction will be diverted, cancelled and […]

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Ex-Odisha MLA Anup Sai has killed Kalpana & her daughter to avoid marriage: C’garh police

Bhubaneswar: Senior leader Anup Sai himself planned and executed the twin murders of a 35-year-old woman and her 14-year-old daughter in the forests of Raigarh in Chhattisgarh, bordering Jharsuguda district in May 2016, informed Raigarh SP Santosh Singh in a press conference in Raigarh on Friday. Singh said Sai had a live-in relationship with the […]

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Odisha Assembly condoles death of eight former members, adjourned

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly on Friday paid tributes to eight former members, including two Ministers, who passed away recently. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik moved a motion in the House as soon as the customary Governor’s address on the first day of the Budget Session was over. The Chief Minister mentioned the passing away of former […]

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Governor Ganeshi Lal addresses Odisha Assembly: Highlights

Bhubaneswar: Governor Ganeshi Lal on Friday addressed the Odisha Legislative Assembly marking the beginning of the Budget Session. The Governor addressed the achievements of the State Government and underlined the benefits of the Government’s fast-paced strategy to ensure holistic development. Here is a look at some of the highlights from Governor’s customary address in the […]

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Congress stages walkout during Governor’s address to Odisha Assembly

Bhubaneswar: The opposition Congress on Friday boycotted the customary address of Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal marking the beginning of the Budget Session of the State Assembly. As soon as the Governor started his address, the Congress members staged a walkout without creating ruckus. The first phase of the Budget Session began on Friday with the […]

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Odisha Govt clears eight investment proposals worth Rs 1609.49 crore

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Thursday approved eight more investment proposals worth Rs 1,609.49 crore envisaging an employment potential for 1,450 people. The 89thState Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting which was held Chief Secretary Asit Kumar Tripathy in Lokseva Bhawan approved the projects in food processing, chemicals, plastics, tourism, steel downstream and infrastructure […]

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