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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.

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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.

The Hindu

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:

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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…

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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)

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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 :

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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

The Hindu

In a strange case, 17% blocks of Odisha have more irrigated land than total cultivable area

Odisha's irrigation potential exceeds cultivable land in 17% of blocks, govt data shows. Water rights activist Bimal Pandia found 53 blocks have more irrigated land than total cultivable land. Govt sources say data from multiple depts could be causing the discrepancy. Govt has taken steps to rationalize data & verify…

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Odisha steps up its efforts to skill unemployed youths through new programme

Odisha Cabinet approves NUA scheme to bridge skill-gap; CSP Plus banking outlets to be opened in 4,373 GPs. NUA scheme to skill 1 lakh youths per year for 3 years.

The Hindu

The calculus behind political neutrality

The neutral camp that is sandwiched within the two big coalitions, the BJD, the YSRCP and the BRS, provides an interesting portal to contemporary national politics

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21 arrested, 165 firearms seized near Similipal Tiger Reserve

Similipal is one of the largest tracts of contiguous forest. The reserve, however, has been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons.

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EOW Odisha claims to have unearthed a massive cryptocurrency-based Ponzi scam

The Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Odisha police on August 7 claimed to have unearthed one of the largest cryptocurrency-based Ponzi schemes involving ₹1,000 crore and two lakh people.

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Section 144 imposed after mob set police station on fire in Odisha’s Kandhamal

A violent mob in Odisha’s Kandamahal district on Saturday set the Phiringia police station ablaze and looted weapons and articles. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Abrogation of Article 370 paved the way for peace and development in J&K, says Amit Shah

‘PM has made it possible to connect Jammu and Kashmir with India for all time to come,’ said Mr. Shah, who was in Odisha to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for various development projects.

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Deputy Speaker inaugurates crafts’ expo in Vizianagaram

Deputy Speaker of AP Legislative Assembly Kolagatla Veerabhadra Swamy inaugurated All India Craft Bazaar, where artisans from various states showcased their hand-made products. He urged all sections of society to support artisans, as they provide quality items at affordable prices. The bazaar, organised after five years, will benefit 300 artisans…

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Amit Shah, CM Patnaik launch national highway projects in Odisha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the much awaited four-laning of Kamakshyanagar-Duburi section of National Highway-53

The Hindu

Students caught smuggling ganja on stolen policeman’s bike

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PM Modi to launch revamp of 508 railway stations at ₹24,470 crore

Under the scheme, construction work is progressing on 24 stations in 10 States – Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Officials told The Hindu that the cost estimate drawn for stations where work is in progress is ₹11,136 crore.

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Odisha rains: 6,834 people evacuated, shifted to safe places in Bhubaneswar

Amid heavy rains and a flood-like situation, as many as 6,834 people have been evacuated and shifted to safe places in Odisha's Bhubaneswar, officials said. Read further on Dynamite news:

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After convocation, Afghan students left in the lurch in Odisha

Afghan students in Odisha face uncertain future post-convocation: Seven Afghan students studying in Odisha faced disheartening reality of losing their privilege to reside in India post-convocation. Unable to return to Afghanistan, they are left adrift without a clear path forward.

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Preserving tribal culture

The identity of tribal communities is rooted in their culture. Its uniqueness lies in the unbreakable bond between the community and nature.

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