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Cots, slings still only option to shift patients to hospital in Koraput

Koraput: Despite tall claims of Odisha government about its efforts to provide basic healthcare facilities to tribals living in remote locations, patients continue to be shifted to hospitals in cots and slings in Koraput district. For the residents of Turli village under Narayanpatna block, such traditional methods are the only source to shift critical patients […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Tiger relocated to Satkosia sanctuary hunts its first prey

Angul/Boudh: Allaying apprehensions, the Royal Bengal Tiger, which was relocated from Kanha Reserve Forest in Madhya Pradesh to Satkosia sanctuary two days back, showed normal behaviour by making its first kill today. Authorities of the Satkosia sanctuary were relieved after watching normal behaviour of the tiger which fed on a wild boar. Authorities, who are […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Chilika boat tragedy: Survivors say there were no life jackets

Bhubaneswar/Chilika: Amid incoherent statements from Principal Secretary of the Commerce and Transport department, G. Srinivas and Minister Nrusingha Charan Sahu on the Chilika boat tragedy, personal accounts narrated by survivors of the mishap belied the claims of the State government that the ill-fated boat had life jackets and lifebuoys. As per survivors, lack of safety […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Decision on official tag to 'Bande Utkala Janani' soon: Minister

Bhubaneswar: A day after voices demanding state song status to ‘Bande Utkala Janani’ grew louder in Odisha, Culture Minister Ashok Chandra Panda on Saturday assured that the government will take an appropriate decision in this regard soon. Speaking to media persons, Panda said that all have high respect for the song irrespective of where it […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Demonetisation ‘biggest scam in Independent India’: Congress

Bhubaneswar: Alleging that the demonetisation carried out by the Narendra Modi-led BJP government was the ‘biggest scam in Independent India’ to convert black money into white, the Congress Friday stated that the maximum deposits in cooperative banks in just five days post demonetisation were made in BJP-ruled states. Congress further alleged that old notes worth […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Tiger relocation: Vital parameters of new guest at Satkosia in good shape

Bhubaneswar: After successful completion of the world’s first inter-State and longest tiger relocation from Kanha Tiger Reserve to Odisha’s Satkosia which took almost 24 hours, officials are now closely monitoring the activities of the big cat. The senior officials are on their toes as the tiger had not fed on a live prey after it […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Air Odisha Bhubaneswar-Raipur flight takes wings

Bhubaneswar: The much awaited maiden air service between Bhubaneswar and Raipur of Chhatisgarh kicked off from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in the city here today. The 18-seater plane with two pilots and a cabin crew member will depart Bhubaneswar airport at 6:10 AM and arrive at Raipur around 7:40 AM. The return flight from […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Nandankanan Zoo welcomes five new animals

Bhubaneswar: Five new members have joined the Nandankanan Zoo family, providing more reasons for a trip to the animal park this weekend. The new residents include a pair of Assamese Macaques, a pair of wild dogs and a female Himalayan Black Bear. The animals coming from the Aizwal Zoo in Mizoram reached Nandankanan around 9.30 […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Odisha Chief Secretary holding closed-door pre-election meetings: BJP

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday alleged that the ruling-Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is holding pre-election meetings behind closed doors with various officials at the behest of a specific IAS officer. Addressing a presser, BJP spokesperson Pitambar Acharya raised questions over the closed-door meetings of government officials including chief secretary Aditya Padhi in […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Hockey for national game: We don’t need official proclamation, says Rathore

Bhubaneswar: In what could possibly trigger a war of words between Odisha and the Centre, Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Thursday said we don’t need official declaration to make hockey the national game. Rathore’s statements came a day after Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on June 20 shot a letter to Prime Minister […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
Thunderstorm alert for 16 districts issued in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Even as Odisha continues to reel under intense hot and humid conditions, people can expect a break from such conditions as the Regional Meteorological Department has issued thunderstorm alert for 16 districts in Odisha on Thursday. As per the latest bulletin, the alert has been issued for Khurda (Bhubaneswar), Puri, Nayagarh, Jagatsinghpur, Rayagada, Gajapati, […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Patnagarh fear haunts: Smoky parcel triggers panic in post office

Keonjhar: The scare surrounding parcels triggered by the recent Patnagarh wedding gift blast incident led to a curious situation at the Ghasipura Post Office in Keonjhar today where a package suddenly started emitting smoke. As per reports, the parcel that arrived from Jajpur Road  reached the Ghasipura post office yesterday and was supposed to be […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Havildar imparts free physical fitness training to Jeypore youths

As the world soaks itself in the magic of International Yoga Day, a young Havildaar in Jeypore town of Koraput district is busy adding his bit of sparkle to the lives of young men in the area.

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Sujata Mohapatra selected for Sangeet Natak Akademi award

Bhubaneswar: Noted Odissi dancer Sujata Mohapatra has been selected for the coveted Sangeet Natak Akademi award 2017 for her outstanding contribution to Odissi dance. This was announced after the General Council meeting of the Akademi on June 8 at Imphal in Manipur. Apart from Sujata, Chhau Guru Janmejay Saibabu will also be receiving the coveted […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Headless body of woman found in toilet of train in Puri

Puri: In a bizarre incident, the headless body of a woman passenger was recovered from a toilet of Gunupur-Puri passenger train at Puri station this morning. Till final reports came in, the head was spotted near Gandhi Peeth level crossing in Delang area. As per sources, the train was about to depart from Puri station […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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