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Assembly Winter Session: Odisha Govt To Present Rs 19,380 Cr Supplementary Budget On Dec 1
Assembly Winter Session: Odisha Govt To Present Rs 19,380 Cr Supplementary Budget On Dec 1

Odisha Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari will present a supplementary budget of Rs 19,380 crore on the first day of the Winter Session of the State Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. 

‘Sagar Kavach’, Security Mock Drill Checks Anti-Terror Preparedness In Odisha  
‘Sagar Kavach’, Security Mock Drill Checks Anti-Terror Preparedness In Odisha  

The objective of the joint exercise is to beef up maritime security in order to avoid any infiltration through marine routes and keep the personnel ready for exigencies. 

Orissa High Court Appoints Retired Judge To Monitor Mamita Murder Probe 
Orissa High Court Appoints Retired Judge To Monitor Mamita Murder Probe 

The HC has nominated retired district judge ABS Naidu to monitor the probe of the case which has triggered a political storm in the State.

Cancel Semester Exam
Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology Students Gherao VC Office

Students of OUAT (Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology) on Tuesday (Nov 30) gheraoed the Vice Chancellor’s office demanding the cancellation of the second and fourth semester exams.

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1,300 Year-Old Sculpture Of Goddess Durga Recovered In J&K
1,300 Year-Old Sculpture Of Goddess Durga Recovered In J&K

The sculpture is carved in a black stone with Goddess Durga seated on lion throne. However, some part of the left side arm is missing. Moreover, the sculpture is having the influence of Gandhara School of Art.

UGC Asks Varsities To Make Special Examination Provision For NCC Cadets
UGC Asks Varsities To Make Special Examination Provision For NCC Cadets

In the letter, UGC has stated that the National Cadet Corps (NCC) activities involve multiplicity of responsibilities in the Central Government, the Education Department and the State Governments and the NCC

  • Tuesday, 30 November 2021
  • UGC
Ravenshaw University Students Sit On Floor To Attend Classes, Picture Goes Viral
Ravenshaw University Students Sit On Floor To Attend Classes, Picture Goes Viral

A photograph of a group of students from the iconic Ravenshaw University in Cuttack attending classes while squatting on the floor presented a different tale at a time when the Odisha government claims to have ramped up the education sector with the introduction of smart classrooms at schools in the State.

  • Tuesday, 30 November 2021
BJD MLA Slams Odisha Govt’s Paddy Procurement Policy At Standing Committee Meet
BJD MLA Slams Odisha Govt’s Paddy Procurement Policy At Standing Committee Meet

BJD MLA from Kantamal constituency in Boudh district, Mahidhar Rana, today expressed his displeasure at the existing paddy procurement policy of the government.

Odisha Govt Announces Social Security Benefits, Special Covid Aid For Newspaper Hawkers
Odisha Govt Announces Social Security Benefits, Special Covid Aid For Newspaper Hawkers

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced the social security scheme acknowledging the important role played by the newspaper hawkers in dissemination of information, said a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). 

Dimple ‘Awaits Justice’
Berhampur Marriage Dispute: It’s Day-9 But Wife Still Firm On Her Demands

Tapaswini Dash aka Dimple’s fight for justice continues. Post marital dispute with legally wedded husband Sumit Sahu, Dimple’s dharna outside in-laws’ house in Berhampur entered ninth day on Tuesday. The case is still pending with the SDJM Court. In its earlier hearing, the Court had reportedly asked Tapaswini to stay at Sakhi Centre till further notice.

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BJD-Led Govt Responsible For Low Income Of Farmers In Odisha: MP Saptagiri Ulaka  
BJD-Led Govt Responsible For Low Income Of Farmers In Odisha: MP Saptagiri Ulaka  

Odisha finds place at the second spot from the bottom among of states in the country with the monthly average income of farmers in the State standing at a meagre Rs 5,112.

Padma Shri Teacher From Odisha, Nanda Sir Tests Covid Positive, Jay Panda Wishes Speedy Recovery
Padma Shri Teacher From Odisha, Nanda Sir Tests Covid Positive, Jay Panda Wishes Speedy Recovery

On Monday, Prusty was threatened by some miscreants while his son was thrashed by the assailants over a land dispute case. A manhunt has been launched to trace the whereabouts of the accused, said police. 

Odisha Govt Officials Ride Mules
Odisha Officials Ride Mules To Review Developmental Works In ‘Swabhiman Area’

Scores of government officials were seen riding mules to reach these remote areas in Malkangiri district, due to lack of motorable roads on Tuesday

DGP Abhay Reviews Security At Odisha Assembly
Odisha Assembly Readies For Stormy Winter Session Under Tight Security Blanket

DGP, Abhay took stock of the security arrangements near and around the Odisha Legislative Assembly (OLA) in Bhubaneswar ahead of the month-long winter session scheduled to begin from December 1 (Wednesday).

Cyclone Threat To Odisha - Farmers In Gajapati Sell Paddy To Andhra At Low Price
Cyclone Threat To Odisha - Farmers In Gajapati Sell Paddy To Andhra At Low Price

As per reports, in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, tons of paddy were transported to Andhra Pradesh for sell while middlemen made hay.

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