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Machkund Hydroelectric Project goof-up in Class-X Geography book addressed 
Machkund Hydroelectric project goof-up in Class-X Geography book fixed

The Class-X Geography book mentions that the Hydroelectric Project, which is originally in Koraput district of Odisha, is located in Andhra Pradesh.

Odisha Citizens Award 2022
Odisha Citizens Award 2022: Jury members select finalists before online voting

Odisha Citizens Award is a pioneer recognition conferred on personalities in recognition of their contribution to the society in myriad fields.

Bhubaneswar sees one more student suicide death
Bhubaneswar sees one more student suicide death

Suicide death cases of students reported in Bhubaneswar is a matter of grave concern. Amid series of such cases, an engineering student has now died probably due to family dispute.

Odisha Assembly
Health insurance coverage for Odisha MLAs doubled

Assembly Speaker Bikram Keshari Arukh approved the proposal to hike the insurance coverage amount, the Assembly Secretariat said in a statement.

Naveen Patnaik
Odisha signs MOU with Tata Memorial Centre to set up 200 bed cancer hospital

The chief minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Department of Atomic Energy and NISER for their support and cooperation for the upcoming Cancer Hospital.

Housing for All
Housing for All: Odisha govt launches House Allotment System (HAS) app

The key objective of this allotment system is to generate predictability, and transparency and ensure social auditing.

Road To Swargadwar
Parikrama Project: Widening of Puri Grand Road on cards, street vendors panic

The administration is eyeing to make that stretch of 1.5 kms of road wide by 40 feet. In fact, it has been alleged that the district administration has not discussed with all the stakeholders whose shops will be demolished in the project and took a unanimous decision by consulting some influential personalities.

GIRLS CRICKET PRO
WATCH: Free Cricket Coaching For Girls In Jammu Kashmir Lauded

WATCH: Free Cricket Coaching For Girls In Jammu Kashmir Lauded

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Elderly couple turns Shravan Kumar for blind son, seeks govt assistance
Elderly couple turns Shravan Kumar for blind son, seeks govt assistance

At a time when the couple needs to be taken care of by their son, the octogenarian couple has to look after their only son who was born blind. 

Maoists Marriage
Love triumphs over hatred, a unique way to stop hate warfare

Maoist Dalmati Kamar aka Madhuri from Kundenjharia village falling under the limits of Sinapali police station, tied knot with Rahul Mushaki aka Pintu of Chhattisgarh.

Koraput Cashew!?
After Coffee, Can Cashews From Koraput Find Its Market

Odisha ranks third in the country for cashew nut cultivation. And the taste of cashews produced in Koraput is considered unique. Just like Koraput coffee, Koraput cashews are getting noticed with rising demand.

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OTV Impact: Ganjam admin gears up to give justice to 85 ostracized families
OTV Impact: Ganjam admin gears up to give justice to 85 ostracized families

In the meeting, Mahararana Samaj senior members have been advised to remove ostracization tag from the 85 families. 

Social activist Kamala Pujari
Kamala Pujari dance video: Social activist claims threat to life, seeks time for appearance

We were only trying to encourage her to be mentally strong. There was no ill intention of any kind, Mamata said.

87 rare species of turtles seized, smuggler held
87 rare species of turtles seized, smuggler held

Smuggling of endangered species and valuable wood has become a routine affair.

Satkosia tiger project
Satkosia tiger project: Displaced villagers allege lack of transparency and govt apathy

At least 20 families have not received the displacement package or the compensation amount from the government. 

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