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BJP-BJD Face Off
BJD – BJP Faceoff Over ‘Insult’ To Leaders At Official Programme In Odisha

The supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday engaged with verbal duel with the Biju Janata Dal members alleging that Minister Captain Dibya Shankar Mishra insulted BJP MLA Kusum Tete on the stage

Odisha: 3 Crushed To Death By Moving Train In Late Night Tragedy
Odisha: 3 Crushed To Death By Moving Train In Late Night Tragedy 

Three persons were killed after being hit by a moving train near a level crossing in Ganjam district late on Sunday night.

Man Booked For Forcing Girl To Convert To Islam, Faking Identity
Man Booked For Forcing Girl To Convert To Islam, Faking Identity

According to the complaint filed by the girl's brother, Akram of Juhi Safed Colony trapped his sister into a relationship by posing as a Hindu and using the false name of Pappu.

Filling Station Staff Attacks Cab Driver Over Online Payment Dispute In Bhubaneswar
Filling Station Staff Attacks Cab Driver Over Online Payment Dispute In Bhubaneswar, Cab Drivers' Union Stages Protest

Tension erupted at Chandrasekharpur petrol pump in Bhubaneswar after a staff of the filling station allegedly thrashed a cab driver following an altercation over online payment issue

Without Ram, Ayodhya Is Not Ayodhya: Prez Kovind While Inaugurating Ramayan Conclave
Without Ram, Ayodhya Is Not Ayodhya: Prez Kovind While Inaugurating Ramayan Conclave

The reading material related to Lord Ram, from around the world, is being compiled by the Ayodhya Research Institute.

Bijepur BDO In Vigilance Net: Over Rs 3.5 Lakh Unaccounted Cash Seized, Raids On
Bijepur BDO In Vigilance Net: Over Rs 3.5 Lakh Unaccounted Cash Seized, Raids On

During the search, the Vigilance officials recovered Rs 3,51,300 from his possession.

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MLAs Of Odisha Assembly To Undergo Antibody, RT-PCR Test Ahead Of Monsoon Session

The RT-PCR test along with antibody test of all MLAs and ministers of the Odisha Legislative Assembly will be carried out from August 29 to 31.

  • Saturday, 28 August 2021
  • Odisha
Electric Vehicles
Odisha Govt Announces Incentives On Purchase Of Electric Vehicles

Odisha government will provide 15 percent subsidies on each purchase of electronic vehicles

No End To Plight Of Patients: Sans Motorable Road, Woman Carried On Cot In Odisha
No End To Plight Of Patients: Sans Motorable Road, Woman Carried On Cot In Odisha

A critical ill woman of Firozabad village under Korei block in the district had to be carried on a cot for more than one kilometre to the ambulance in absence of a motorable road

New Registration Mark ‘BH-Series’ For Vehicles; Check Latest Ministry Notification
New Registration Mark ‘BH-Series’ For Vehicles; Check Latest Ministry Notification

A vehicle bearing this registration mark shall not require assignment of a new registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one State to another, a notification issued by the ministry on Friday read.

COVID Restrictions
Stringent September COVID Guidelines A Possibility As Festive Season Raises Infection Concerns

As the third wave threat of COVID19 looms large over Odisha, the experts call for no relaxation in lockdown norms as the festive season could increase the infection rate

Odisha Social Security Services Amendment Rules Gets Cabinet Nod
Odisha Social Security Services Amendment Rules Get Cabinet Nod 

The proposal to amend the Odisha Social Security Services (Methods of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Amendment Rules, 2021 received the nod of the State Cabinet on Friday. 

Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards For Two Years Announced, Check Full List Here
Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards For Two Years Announced, Check Full List Here 

The Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department on Friday announced various awards for the year 2019 and 2020. 

Electric Vehicles
Odisha Cabinet Approves Electric Vehicle Policy-2021

The Electric Vehicle Policy 2021 was approved by the Odisha Cabinet on Friday that aims to achieve a target of 20% EV registration out of the total vehicle registrations by 2025

Postal Dept Fraud In Odisha: Settlement of Victims’ Claims in 30 Days, Says Postal Secretary
Postal Dept Fraud In Odisha: Settlement of Victims’ Claims in 30 Days, Says Postal Secretary

It is pertinent to mention here that three fraud cases of Lachipeta, Malkangiri Colony and Bhejangiwada Post Offices of Koraput Division were brought to the notice of Minister of Communications, Information Technology and Railways, AshwaniVaishnaw by the members of public and the media during the minister’s Koraput visit on August 21, 2021.

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