Ganjam bus electrocution : Four engineers suspended for negligence of duty

Bhubaneswar: At least four engineers, two each from the Energy and Rural Development Departments have been suspended for their negligence in duty a day after ten persons were electrocuted after a bus they were travelling in came in contact with overhead 11Kv live wire near Mendharajpur village under Golanthara police limits in Ganjam. Energy Minister […]

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604 minor rape cases reported in Odisha in six months

Bhubaneswar: Despite stringent laws and awareness campaigns, as many as 604 minor rape cases have been reported in Odisha in the first six months of this year, giving an indication of continuing atrocities against women in the State. In 2018, 1,430 cases of sexual assault against minor girls have been registered in the State. “Between […]

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10 of 105 large industries closed in 10 years in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Out of the 105 large industries with a total investment of Rs 2,97,392.12 crore established in different sectors in the State since 2009, 10 have been closed for various reasons, informed Industries and MSME Minister Dibya Shankar Mishra in the State Assembly on Friday. To a question of Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, the […]

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