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How Odisha gram panchayats said ‘no’ to alcohol for decades

In Rayagada district, seven gram panchayats have chosen to prohibit the sale of liquor and tobacco products. This tradition has been followed for decades, and is enforced by warnings and non-cooperation policies.

The Hindu

Bengal begin Santosh Trophy campaign on a winning note

KOLKATA: Bengal began their Santosh Trophy campaign on a winning note on Monday, beating Odisha 2-0 in Banga, Punjab.

The Times of India

Odisha: Foreign marine safety experts provide training to Puri lifeguards

BHUBANESWAR: Four foreign marine safety experts have started a training programme for local lifeguards to prevent drowning deaths on Puri beach.

The Times of India

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Bahanaga train tragedy: 28 unidentified bodies to be cremated in Bhubaneswar crematorium

BHUBANESWAR: The 28 unclaimed bodies of June 2 Bahanaga train tragedy will be cremated in Odisha's capital with Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) readying a crematorium for mass cremation.

The Times of India

India capable of winning Olympic gold in hockey, time for sport to be more appreciated: Naveen Patnaik

Odisha CM Patnaik believes India has potential to win Olympic gold in hockey. His passion for sport is no secret & his state is official sponsor of men's and women's teams. His government provided support when Hockey India was in crisis. He hopes India will repeat top-of-the-podium performance at Paris…

The Hindu

Three mowed down by vehicles during morning walk in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: Three people lost their lives in separate incidents in Odisha's Angul and Bolangir districts on Sunday during heir morning walks, according to the police.

The Times of India

Odisha forest officials will now have access to call details of wildlife crime suspects

According to recent information furnished in Odisha Legislative Assembly, 698 elephants, seven Royal Bengal Tiger and 48 leopards have lost their lives during the past eight years.

The Hindu

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik approves DPR for Bhubaneswar Metro Project

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik approves Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project at ₹5929 crore. Govt. to bear entire cost. ₹210 crore provided in supplementary budget. Foundation to be laid on Jan 1, 2024.

The Hindu

Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 1.5 crore for hockey hero Amit Rohidas

BHUBANESWAR: Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced Rs 1.5 crore cash award for Odisha's hockey hero Amit Rohidas for Gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

The Times of India

Old Krishna Anicut selected for heritage structure award

Vijayawada's Prakasam Barrage selected for WHIS-2023 Award. Balidiha Irrigation Project, Odisha, Jayamangal Anicut, Odisha, and Srivaikuntam Anicut, Tamil Nadu also selected. Award to be presented during 25th ICID Congress in Visakhapatnam.

The Hindu

Odisha: NHRC seeks report from govt authorities on sexual exploitation of minor girls

BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action taken report from Keonjhar district magistrate and SP in three cases where minor girls were sexually assaulted last month. While a girl is pregnant, the second one gave birth to a baby boy last month.

The Times of India

Opposition political parties reject outcome of OBC survey in Odisha

Though the survey report was not officially made public by the Naveen Patnaik Government, both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress said the survey failed to capture clear picture of backward classes.

The Hindu

Landless beneficiaries in Odisha deprived of PMAY-G houses, says CAG

70% of landless Odisha population denied access to PMAY-G due to lack of homestead land. CAG audit found 0.12% of houses sanctioned for PwDs, recommended priority for landless & PwD beneficiaries.

The Hindu

Odisha CM announces Rs 1.5 crore award for javelin star Kishore Jena

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena from the state who has bagged a silver at the ongoing Asian Games in China's Hangzhou.

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Backward Class community constitutes 39% of Odisha’s population, says Commission

The Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes, which submitted the first-ever survey on Socially Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) on Tuesday, said totally 53,96,132 households comprising a population of 1,94,88,671 belonged to backward classes in the State. As against an OBC community population widely believed to be exceeding 50% in the…

The Hindu

NewsClick raids | I&B Minister Anurag Thakur says investigating agencies are independent, they act according to law

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said investigating agencies are independent and they act according to law

The Hindu

BJD launches month-long padyatra to reach out to voters in Odisha

Three mainstream political parties the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are now competing with each other through massive outreach programmes ahead of forthcoming general and State elections scheduled next year. The ruling BJD on Monday launched an annual month-long padyatra ‘Jan Sampark Yatra’…

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One pilgrim from Odisha dead, several injured in Bihar bus accident

A pilgrim died while several others were injured after a tourist bus collided with a vehicle in Bihar's Kaimur district on Friday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Coffee Board identifies 2 lakh acres of land to expand coffee cultivation

Coffee Board facilitating expansion of coffee cultivation beyond south India. 2 lakh acres of tribal-occupied land identified in North East, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. South region has limited scope for expansion, but still produces 70% of India's coffee. WCC 2023 saw 347 formal business-to-business meetings, 12,522 business visitors and 2,600…

The Times of India

Odisha FC look to make it two wins in a row in ISL

After suffering a humiliating 0-4 loss to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their debut AFC Cup group league match at home last week, Odisha FC returned stronger in their Indian Super League (ISL) opener against Chennaiyin FC to register a 2-0 win.

The Hindu

Odisha Assembly passes Bill exempting projects from social impact assessment

Earlier this year, the Naveen Patnaik government had withdrawn an amendment Bill with similar provisions in the wake of severe criticism.

The Hindu

Two brothers from Odisha held for smuggling ganja; 465 kg ganja seized

The Hindu

Poverty-stricken minors from other States found labouring in aqua processing units in Andhra Pradesh

Raid uncovers inter-State child trafficking case in AP; 30 minors found working in aqua processing unit; workers from Odisha, Assam, WB; minors paid via mediators; woman labourer from Assam says plant operates 24/7; management collects shrimp from farmers in 5 districts. #ChildTrafficking #AquaProcessing #AP

The Hindu

Health Ministry urges Delhi, Odisha, West Bengal to join AB-PMJAY scheme

Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Bharati Pravin Pawar said both schemes “have been essential to build the foundation for a strong nation”. She said that under the PM-JAY, around 5.59 crore hospital admissions had been undertaken.

The Hindu

Odisha CM says he had sanction for his private secretary’s ‘controversial’ whirlwind district tours

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday clarified that he had sanction for whirlwind district tours by his private secretary V. K. Pandian, which were intended at speedy grievance redressal. The four-page-long clarification by the Chief Minister came close on the heels of insistence of BJP MLAs for a discussion…

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