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Women Cops In Odisha Police Hierarchy: A High Of 79 Per cent In Constable Rank

Bhubaneswar: With the crime against women in Odisha on the rise, the Odisha Police is mulling to induct more women in the State police force. For which, it has drawn up a roadmap to make the police force more women-friendly. This assumes significant when the ground scenario with regard to women cops in Odisha gives […]

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Bombs Hurled In Puri Village Over Distribution Of Fishing Exploits

Puri: At least two persons were injured after crude bombs were hurled in a clash between locals of two villages in Kanas block over a dispute on fishing in Daya river on Sunday. As per reports, some locals from Jagulaipadar and Naikulapatna villages under Gadishagada police limits carried on their daily fishing activities in the […]

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2-Dose Vaccination No Guarantee That You Won't Get Covid

New Delhi/Lucknow: A successful doctor couple in their 60s, who live in the posh Gomti Nagar locality in Lucknow, received both doses of Covid vaccine last month. Re-energised, they resumed…

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OCL-T20: Panthers Beat Pumas In Tournament Opener

Cuttack: Odisha Panthers beat Odisha Pumas by nine wickets in the inaugural match of Odisha Cricket League (OCL) T20 at Barabati Stadium here on Sunday. Batting first, Pumas scored 141 runs with the loss of eight wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Chasing the target, Panthers achieved the target in 15.3 overs with the loss […]

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Fear Of Job Loss Bites As Talcher Power Plant Heads For Closure

Talcher: With the NTPC’s 460 MW Talcher Thermal Power Station (TTPS) facing closure threat for failing to fulfil the environmental conditions, apprehension of loss of livelihood is rising among its staff and workers. The 52-year-old power plant was served an ultimatum by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) that if it fails to upgrade and […]

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Hit Hard By Covid-19, Odisha Tourism Sector Limping Back To Normalcy

Bhubaneswar: The tourism sector in Odisha which was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, has started limping back to normalcy with the relaxation of restrictions and opening of major temples and tourist destinations across the State. The Puri-Konark marine drive, the most sought after holiday destination which witnessed a deserted look throughout the year due […]

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Odisha: Akhandalamani Temple Reopens, Priests’ Families Get First Darshan

Bhadrak: The famous Akhandalamani Temple at Aradi in the district has reopened on Monday in strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols. The temple, which was remained shut for last nine months, has reopened in phased manner. In the first phase, the servitors and their family members have been allowed to have a glimpse of the Lord […]

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2020 Has Been A 'Year Of Grit And Victories' For Indian Railways

The year 2020 has been an “Year of Grit and Victories” for Indian Railways. Faced with daunting and unprecedented Covid related challenges, under the guidance and vision of PM, Indian Railways has not only been able to keep national supply chain running and move millions of people back home in most adverse circumstances but has […]

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Odisha: Khandadhar Waterfall Thrown Open For Visitors Today

Bonai: The Khandadhar waterfall, a famous ecotourism site here in Sundergarh district, has been thrown open for visitors after nine months long break on Monday. The district administration had prohibited visit of travellers to the site for the last nine months in view of the pandemic. The famous picnic spot, which attracts thousands of visitors […]

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WINTER SCENES IN PICS: Nights, Early Mornings Get Chillier In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Winter has set in, and parts of Odisha continue to remain under a blanket of fog in early hours of the day and late evenings, throwing normal life out of gear. Night temperature in interior areas of the State have dipped below normal. As per the forecast of IMD’s regional meteorological centre in Bhubaneswar, […]

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Odisha: UTP Dies In Malkangiri Hospital, Kin Cry Foul Play

Malkangiri: Mild tension erupted at District Headquarters Hospital here on Sunday evening after an under trial prisoner (UTP) lodged in Malkangiri sub-jail died under mysterious circumstances during treatment. The deceased has been identified as Danu Golori, a resident of Khajuriguda of Swabhiman Anchal in the district. He was found in a critical condition with his […]

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Covid-19 Positive Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat Shifted To Hospital

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, who had tested positive for Covid-19 on December 18, was shifted to the Government Doon Medical College in Dehradun after developing fever, an official statement released by the Chief Minister’s Office said on Monday. As he had developed mild fever, he was taken for a check-up on Sunday […]

PM Modi Inaugurates India's First-Ever Driverless Train Operations On Delhi Metro's Magenta Line
PM Modi Inaugurates India's First-Ever Driverless Train Operations On Delhi Metro's Magenta Line

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated India’s first-ever driverless train operations on Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line along with the fully operational National Common Mobility Card service on the Airport Express Line via video conferencing. The driverless trains will be fully automated, which will eliminate the possibility of human error, the government has […]

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Odisha Congress Leader Narasingha Mishra Admitted To Hospital

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Narasingha Mishra has been rushed to a private hospital after he fell unconscious during a demonstration here on Monday. As per preliminary reports, Mishra complained of chest pain soon after delivering a speech in front of the CBI office in the capital city. Following the incident, other Congress […]

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Odisha: BJD, BJP In Twitter War Over Women Empowerment

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha have been engaged in a twitter banter over the issue of women empowerment and reservation of seats for women in Assemblies across states and the Parliament. Taking to the micro blogging site, BJD heavyweight and MLA Pranab Prakash Das tagged Union […]

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