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NCRB Launches 'Missing Person', 'Vehicle NOC' Services

New Delhi: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on Wednesday launched two police-related, citizen-centric services on the Crime and CCTNS platform which will help people in searching for missing persons and generating vehicle NOC (No Objection Certificates). It is the first time that these services — ‘Missing Person Search’ and ‘Generate Vehicle NOC’ — are […]

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Covid Pandemic 2.0: Odisha Reports Record Daily Surge Of 4761 Cases, 5 Deaths

Bhubaneswar: The new wave of Coronavirus pandemic continues to batter Odisha with yet another record surge in positive cases. The State witnessed a massive spike of 4761 Covid cases in…

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Mo Sarkar Promise? 'Contaminated Syringe' Kills Patient In Cuttack SCB Hospital

Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: It is claimed that ever since ‘Mo Sarkar’ programme of Odisha government was announced, a massive transformation has taken place at government-run hospitals. However, cases of alleged medical negligence at regular intervals raise serious doubts over such claims. In yet another case of medical negligence, a woman patient died at the SCB Medical College […]

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Odisha Lady Teacher, Woman Cricketer Turn Street Food Vendors To Prove A Point

Bhubaneswar: Women in male-dominated professions often face challenges, but they become role models. Such an example of strong determination can be seen in Odisha Capital where two educated women are on the path towards independence and empowerment. In a kiosk named ‘Belan Roti’ at Madhusudhan Nagar in Bhubaneswar, Rajalaxmi Sahoo and Subhashree Dixit have kick-started […]

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Odisha’s Bolangir Placed Second In Niti Aayog’s Aspirational Districts Ranking

New Delhi: Bolangir district of Odisha has been placed at the second position in the list of aspirational districts ranked by the government think tank Niti Aayog in December, 2019. Chandauli district in Uttar Pradesh topped the list while YSR (Andhra Pradesh) got the third positions, Niti Aayog said in a tweet. Sahibganj (Jharkhand) has […]

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AIMPLB To SC: Women, Men Can Pray Together In Mosques

New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) in an affidavit in the Supreme Court on Wednesday said the entry of women into mosques is permitted, and that there is no restriction on men and women praying together. The affidavit was filed in response to a petition filed by a Maharashtra-based Muslim couple […]

Anticipatory Bail Should Not Be Limited To A Fixed Period: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that anticipatory bail granted to an accused on apprehension or threat of arrest should not invariably be limited to a fixed period, as it is not in larger societal interest to limit the liberty of citizens, and it could continue till the end of trial. A five-judge […]

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Two Die In Clash Over CAA In West Bengal

Kolkata: Two persons were killed and at least one person sustained injury in a clash over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Wednesday, police said. One person injured in the incident has been hospitalised, police said. Unofficial sources, however, put the injury figure at three. The violence followed an argument […]

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Odisha CM Announces Introduction Of Spoken English Subject In All Schools, Directs Establishment Of 101 Centres Of Excellence

Bhubaneswar: With parents willing to nurture English education and vocab of their wards, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced introduction of Spoken English subject from Class-I in all primary and secondary schools across the State. While Aadhaar seeding of the students would be made mandatory now, the School & Mass Education department will deploy adequate […]

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Banks To Remain Closed For 4 Consecutive Days In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: All the nationalised banks will remain closed for four consecutive days from today in Odisha. On the occasion of Saraswati Puja today, banks will remain shut. Similarly, due to a 2-day strike called by United Forum of Bank Unions(UFBU) across the country to press for early wage revision, no banking operation will be done […]

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Labour & Employees' State Insurance Department Included In Odisha Govt's 'Mo Sarkar'

Bhubaneswar: The Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Department has been included in the Mo Sarkar initiative of the Odisha government. The announcement regarding the inclusion came on Wednesday during a special function organised at the Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Expressing satisfaction over the development, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “It is a step forward […]

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Odisha Youth Administered 'Wrong' Injection, Dies

Dhenkanal: Medical negligence can sometimes lead to deadly consequences. In one such incident, a youth died allegedly after being administered a wrong injection by a doctor at a private clinic in Dhenkanal. As per reports, the youth Amir Kumar Jena, a resident of Baulpatna village under Odapada block of the district was admitted to the […]

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Rahul Gandhi backs Kunal Kamra after airlines ban him

Former Congres President Rahul Gandhi has come out in suport of comedian Kunal Kamra, who has been banned by four airlines for allegedly accosting and a heckling journalist on board a flight. He has attacked the airlines for their acts. Gandhi tweeted “The ban imposed on #kunalkamra by 4 airlines is the act of a […]

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Tusker Dies After Being Hit By Truck In Odisha

Dhenkanal: A tusker died and another elephant suffered injuries after they were hit by a truck on National Highway-55 near Jeevankhol Ashram under Sadar forest range in the district on Thursday. As per reports, the tusker got stuck under the truck and its broken tusk was seen lying near the spot after the mishap. While […]

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Odisha Govt Institutes Interim Trust Board To Look After Lingaraj Temple Affairs

Bhubaneswar: The Endowments Commissioner has dissolved the existing Trust Board of Lingaraj Temple and constituted an interim body for the efficient and better management of the affairs at the 11th-century shrine. As per a notification issued by the commissioner on Wednesday, the nine-member Interim Trust Board will have tenure of one year. Khurda Collector will […]

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