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Odisha Govt welcomes Supreme Court judgement on Child Sexual Exploitation

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Bhubaneswar, September 23: The Odisha Government on Monday welcomed Supreme Court’s judgement on child sexual exploitation. Considering the recent Supreme Court judgment, the State Government will implement the ruling, which unequivocally states that watching and downloading child pornography constitutes a criminal offence. This landmark decision sends a powerful message that the State will not tolerate […]

Odisha: CM orders judicial probe into ‘assault’ of Army officer, fiancée

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Bhubaneswar, September 22: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi late on Sunday night ordered a judicial probe into the alleged custody violence against an Army Captain and his fiancée at Bharatpur Police Station amid nation-wide outrage. Justice Chitaranjan Dash has been appointed as the Commission of Inquiry. The Commission will submit report within six months. The […]

Odisha: Decoding public anger against BMC’s utter failure and way forward

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By A.K. Sahoo Bhubaneswar, Sept. 22: The unpleasant reported incident of some residents of Ward 45 of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) urinating in the chamber of BMC city engineer on Saturday needs an in-depth analysis. A proper dissection of the incident will shed lights on the systemic rots in the state’s premier urban body. This […]

Odisha: Naveen demands judicial probe into shameful ‘custodial violence’ on Army Captain, fiancée

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Bhubaneswar, September 20: Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday demanded judicial inquiry into the shameful custodial violence on a Army Captain and sexual assault on his fiancée. He said that his party Biju Janata Dal strongly condemned this heinous act and expects the BJP Government to take the strongest possible action against all those […]

Odisha: Flood crisis deepens in Balasore

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Bhubaneswar, September 18: The flood situation in Balasore district has reached alarming levels, with the Subarnarekha river swelling far beyond its danger mark due to continuous heavy rainfall in its upper catchment areas. With roads submerged and communication links severed, hundreds of villages in the northern part of the district are now completely cut off […]

PM Modi to virtually inaugurate three Vande Bharat Trains in Odisha on Sunday

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Bhubaneswar, September 14: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off six Vande Bharat Express trains, including three trains in Odisha via video conferencing on Sunday in a significant event that highlights the ongoing modernization of the railway network. These express trains, each linked to Jharkhand, will be inaugurated at a grand ceremony at Tatanagar […]

Odisha: Transport Commissioner holds meeting with STA officers, RTOs for ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ Campaign

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Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, September 12: The State Transport Authority (STA) will actively participate in the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign, observed from September 17 to October 1, under the theme “Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata,” said Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur. The campaign will see RTOs across the State engaging in a series of cleanliness and awareness activities under […]

Odisha Cabinet clears proposal for 10% reservation to Agniveers in uniform services

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Adani Ports allowed acquisition of 95 per cent shareholding in Gopalpur Port Bhubaneswar, September 12: The Odisha Cabinet on Thursday gave its in-principle approval to the proposal for 10 per cent reservation to retired Agniveer personnel in its uniform services. The retired Agniveers will be recruited in uniform services, which among others, include police, forest, […]

Stroke incidence in Odisha higher than national average

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Bhubaneswar, September 11: The incidence of brain stroke has become an alarming health concern in India, with approximately 2,000 cases reported daily nationwide. A recent study published in The Lancet has revealed that the incidence of stroke in Odisha is higher than the national average, with nearly one in seven residents at risk. This growing […]

AIIMS Bhubaneswar saves life of critically ill woman through ECMO Therapy

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Bhubaneswar, September 9: In a remarkable demonstration of medical innovation and dedication, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully saved the life of a critically ill woman using advanced ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) therapy, said an official release. This case marks a significant achievement for the institution, showcasing its commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with compassionate care. According […]