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At least 10 people killed in lightning strikes in Odisha

The coastal region of Odisha, including the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, witnessed heavy rain with lightning strikes, the official said.

The Hindu

Odisha announces plan to rehabilitate those displaced by construction of the Hirakud dam

The Odisha government on Saturday announced a plan for giving land rights to 1,749 families in Jharsuguda district, who had lost their land amid the construction of the Hirakud dam over the Mahanadi River in the 1950s. Record of rights will reportedly be given on 3,231 acres of land to…

The Hindu

NHRC seeks ATR for vasectomy allegedly performed on tribal youth having speech disorder

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the Odisha government for an alleged vasectomy performed on an unmarried tribal youth who suffers from speech disorders. Human right lawyer Radhakant Tripathy had moved the NHRC, alleging that the sterilisation surgery was performed for the sake of…

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Orissa HC expresses shock over continuation of ragging on medical college campuses

The Orissa High Court has expressed deep concerns over continuation of ragging activities on campuses of Odisha’s medical colleges despite the Medical Council of India (Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical Colleges/Institutions) Regulations, 2009) declaring ragging a punishable offence.

The Hindu

Not worried over ‘One Nation, One Election’: Biju Janata Dal

With the Centre forming a panel to explore the possibility of ‘One Nation, One Election’, the ruling Biju Janata Dal in Odisha on Friday welcomed the idea of a law for holding Lok Sabha and State Assembly polls simultaneously. Former Minister and senior BJD MP Badrinarayan Patra said the party…

The Hindu

Orissa High Court issues notices over absence of grama sabha role in implementation of Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha

Orissa High Court orders DM Balasore to respond to plea alleging non-involvement of grama sabhas in AONO scheme; Odisha Congress criticises govt for ignoring role of panchayats; 73 amendment says no project can be implemented without approval of grama sabha.

The Hindu

Venkatesh’s family members blame Forest Dept. officials for his death

Family blames Forest Dept. negligence for death of 67-yr-old Venkatesh, an expert in firing tranquillizer darts in elephant capture operations. Son Mohith filed complaint against officers, questioning their negligence. He recalled his father was taken to Ramanagara & Odisha for operations. Alur Police registered complaint under Section 304 A of…

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Donations at only skin bank in Karnataka nearing 200

“We are now getting requests from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Odisha too. While organ donation is picking up in Karnataka, awareness about the concept of skin donation is yet to catch up,” said K.T. Ramesh, Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery in Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI).

The Hindu

ECI team’s visit fuels speculation of early Assembly polls in Odisha

ECI team to review poll preparedness in Odisha on Sept 13; speculation of early Assembly polls; BJD, BJP, Congress ready; EVMs/VVPATs to be examined in Oct; BJD, BJP, Congress ready; BJD welfare schemes launched; people with CM Naveen Patnaik; BJP, Congress ready; separate polls to double expenditure.

The Hindu

Odisha CM announces ₹25 lakh reward for javelin star Kishore Jena

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced Rs 25 lakh reward for Kishore Jena, 1st Odisha athlete to represent India at World Athletics Championship. Jena achieved personal best of 84.77m, finishing 5th in javelin throw final. Patnaik praised Jena's journey, performance & talent, inspiring athletes for years to come.

The Hindu

Anakapalli’s Nookalamma temple to be remodelled like Madurai’s Meenakshi temple

Nookambika temple in Anakapalli to be remodelled like Meenakshi temple in Madurai. Rs. 6.55 cr project to expand Garbhaalayam & Antharaalayam, use black stone for longer lifespan. Devotees from AP & Odisha visit for month-long Jatara. Redevelopment to preserve ancient glory & cater to increasing crowd.

The Hindu

A.P. govt. is not reacting swiftly to protect rights over Kotia villages, says Lok Satta leader

Lok Satta Party State president Bheesetti Babji alleges A.P. govt. not protecting rights over Kotia villages at A.P.-Odisha border. Union Minister of Education felicitated at Central Tribal University of A.P. despite preventing entry of A.P. police. Odisha laying roads into A.P. forest area due to lack of effort by A.P.…

The Hindu

Hyderabad-based Satish Lal’s photos on tribal life are on display at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Hyderabad-based photographer Andhekar Satish Lal' photographs depicting tribal life, culture, and contributions of tribal communities are on permanent display at Janajatiya Darpan, a new tribal art gallery inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The Hindu

Odisha villagers seek police permission to hire witch doctors for treating people with psychological disorder

In Kotinada village in Odisha’s Ganjam district, a significant number of residents on Wednesday made a request for police permission — to engage the services of witch doctors, who, they believe, could ‘heal’ those afflicted with psychological turmoil. Krushna Saha, Inspector In Charge of Kotinada Police Station, said “We tried…

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Activist receives reply to RTI query eight years later

Activist receives half-hearted response to 8-yr-old RTI query, highlighting woeful implementation of RTI Act in Odisha. Penalties imposed on govt officials for denial/delay in supplying info, but little chance of penalty. RTI Act destroyed in State, say activists.

The Hindu

V. K. Pandian, Odisha CM’s private secretary, attacked with ink

In the past few months, Pandian has been moving with heavy security arrangements and flying down from Bhubaneswar to different districts to review development programmes and collect grievance directly from people.

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Odisha: East Coast of Railway to install device to check elephant deaths by train accidents

The East Coast of Railway (ECOR) is all set to install Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in elephant movement areas in order to prevent deaths due to train accidents. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Vamsadhara phase-2 will be ready within four months, says Dharmana

Minister Prasada Rao said Vamsadhara Phase-2 project will be ready in 4 months. Govt sanctioned ₹170 crore for lift irrigation. Jagan Mohan Reddy trying to resolve dispute with Odisha. N. Chandrababu Naidu gave little importance to irrigation.

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Dark clouds hover over Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s plans in Odisha

Giridhar Gamang, former Odisha Chief Minister and eight-time Member of Parliament, and his family members were the first ones to be roped in Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s (BRS)’s plans to foray outside Telangana. Jayaram Pangi, former MP and formidable tribal leader, too had joined the BRS. However, BRS’ bid to expand…

The Hindu

Economic Offence Wing Odisha arrests India head of Chinese online Ponzi scam

The Economic Offence Wing of Odisha police has arrested an individual on August 14, said to be India head of Chinese earning application (online ponzi scam)

The Hindu

Javelin thrower Jena gets visa appointment with Hungarian embassy; could still compete at Worlds

The Athletics Federation of India, in an update, said, “Thanks to all. Javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena has appointment at Hungary embassy tomorrow at 9am.” The Odisha athlete’s visa was earlier cancelled by the Hungarian embassy rendering him a doubtful starter at the marquee athletics event slated to be held…

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Three new national records on opening day of sub-junior, junior National Aquatic Championships

The opening day at the 39th Sub Junior and 49th Junior National Aquatic Championships 2023 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha witnessed three new national records being created. Read further on Dynamite News :

The Hindu

Detailed Project Report for Odisha’s first metro rail project submitted

Odisha’s first metro rail project, proposed recently, took another step forward after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the 26 km-long first phase of the mass transit system with 20 stations.

The Hindu

Odisha government withdraws controversial ‘deemed forest’ order

The Odisha government has withdrawn a controversial order issued on August 11, which told district officials that ‘deemed forests’ as a category would cease to exist under the recently amended Forest Act. “The order has been withdrawn,” C.P. Goyal, Director-General (Forests), said, giving no further details.

The Hindu

No more ‘deemed forests’, says Odisha government

Nearly half of Odisha’s forest land was ‘deemed forest,’ experts told The Hindu and the Odisha government’s interpretation of the Forest Act would end up accelerating the razing of forests

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