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Operation Parivartan: AP Police Destroys 200 Tonnes Of Ganja Worth Over Rs 500 Crore
Operation Parivartan: AP Police Destroys 200 Tonnes Of Ganja Worth Over Rs 500 Crore

The Andhra police had seized over 2 lakh kg of ganja (dry cannabis) in the last one and a half years to two years by conducting raids at various places in the northern districts of the state.

Mosquito Vigilante
Meet PP Jacob: The Lone Man Fighting Mosquito Menace In Kochi!

Meet PP Jacob: The Lone Man Fighting Mosquito Menace In Kochi!

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Maoist Poster In Kandhamal School
After Killing 2 In A Week, Maoist Again Put Up Posters In Kandhamal Warning People To Boycott Polls

After killing two persons in a span of just a week, the Maoists have again put up posters in Kandhamal district threatening locals to boycott the forthcoming Panchayat polls.

Odisha Panchayat Poll
Odisha Panchayat Polls: Villagers Make Sarpanch Aspirants Take Test, 3 Out Of 8 Pass; Know The Questions

All the aspirants agreed and took the test wherein they were required to answer seven questions. Interestingly, just three out of the eight candidates managed to pass the test.

Kamakhyanagar Sub-Divisional Hospital
Woman's Hand Gets Severed In Dhenkanal Brick Kiln Mishap

A woman labourer's right hand got severed after it accidently trapped in a machine while she was working at a brick kiln at Urbengi village under Dhankanal’s Kamakhyanagar block on Saturday.

Road Accidents
2 Dead, 2 Critical In Separate Road Accidents In Odisha

Two persons lost their lives and another person was critically injured after an ambulance was hit by a trailer near Dandakali temple under Khantapada police limits in Balasore district

President Ram Nath Kovind’s Puri Visit: 40 Platoons Of Police Force To Be Deployed
President Ram Nath Kovind’s Puri Visit: 40 Platoons Of Police Force To Be Deployed

Around 40 platoons of police force will be deployed for the overall security arrangements during the President’s visit to the Pilgrim town, informed district administration officials after a high-level meeting held on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 12 February 2022
Elephant Dead
Young Tusker Found Dead In Farmland In Odisha's Kalahandi

The carcass of an elephant was found lying on a farmland in Bagpur village under Kalahandi’s Narla forest range on Saturday. The dead elephant was said to be in its twenties and its tusk were intact. Several injury marks were found on the body of the jumbo.

Cobbler Runs For Sarpanch In Kakatpur
Mending Shoes In Morning, Campaigning In Evening, Odisha Cobbler Tries Luck In Panchayat Politics

Dejected by the treatment of authorities, Kartik Rao, a cobbler by profession decided to contest for the position of Sarpanch in the Panchayat elections so that people like him do not suffer any more under the guise of red-tapism.

MPs For Increase In Salary Of Anganwadi Workers And Helpers
MPs For Increase In Salary Of Anganwadi Workers And Helpers

"During the COVID-19 pandemic, anganwadi workers went from door to door to promote health protocols and established good coordination with other health sector workers like ASHA workers, helping people at a time when family members were scared to take care of their own relatives, Jaleel said.

Orissa HC Directs CDA, DFO To Make Chilika’s Mangalajodi Bird Sanctuary Free From Noisy Boats
Orissa HC Directs CDA, DFO To Make Chilika’s Mangalajodi Bird Sanctuary Free From Noisy Boats

The Orissa High Court expressed concerns while directing the authorities to hold discussions with the fishing community in Mangalajodi area and make them understand the harmful effects of the noise created by boats on the migratory avian species.

BEWARE LOVEBIRDS!
BEWARE! Fake Valentine’s Day Offers Galore, Cyber Expert Warns Social Media Users

BEWARE! Fake Valentine’s Day Offers Galore, Cyber Expert Warns Social Media Users

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Amendments To IAS Cadre Rules: Centre Responds To Objections From States
Amendments To IAS Cadre Rules: Centre Responds To Objections From States

The Centre has said that the IAS (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Regulations, 1955 provide for a Central deputation reserve not exceeding 40% of the senior duty posts of a cadre/joint cadre.

  • Friday, 11 February 2022
Kovind To Visit Puri
President Kovind To Visit Odisha’s Puri On February 19

President Ram Nath Kovind will launch a programme commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Srila Bhaktisidhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupada at Saradhabali ground in the Holy town on February 20

Chit Fund Victims
Chit Fund Victims Hit Streets In Odisha’s Balasore

Agitating under the banner of Balasore Jamakari Milita Mancha (BJMM), the victims carried out the protest in front of Balasore Tehsil office

  • Friday, 11 February 2022
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