Tag: Odisha

6-year-old Odisha girl hospitalised for watching mobile video for hours
Watching mobile videos for hours: 6-year-old Odisha girl hospitalised

After being glued to the mobile screen for long hours, the little girl got a severe infection in her eyes.

  • Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Odisha's economy grew at 8.5 pc in FY 2023-24: Economic Survey Report
Odisha's economy grew at 8.5 pc in FY 2023-24: Economic Survey Report

Odisha's economy grew by 8.5% in the 2023-24 fiscal, with the state’s GDP estimated at Rs 8.3 lakh crore. The agriculture sector saw a growth of 3.5%, industry grew by 8.7%, and services expanded by 9.2%. Despite these gains, per capita income was lower than the national average, and inflation remained high.

  • Wednesday, 24 July 2024
BJD MLA Breaks Odisha Assembly Speaker’s Microphone; Heat Over ‘Odia Asmita’ Continues
BJD MLA Breaks Odisha Assembly Speaker’s Microphone; Heat Over ‘Odia Asmita’ Continues

Ruckus and pandemonium continued in the Odisha Assembly for the second consecutive day with BJD MLA Dhruba Sahoo allegedly breaking the microphone of the Speaker inside the House.

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  • Wednesday, 24 July 2024
30 students fall ill after consuming expired tablets in Paradip
30 students fall ill after consuming expired tablets in Paradip, 2 lady teachers suspended

BEO has also issued a show cause notice to two other assistant teachers in connection with the incident. 

  • Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Vehicles operating without valid fitness certificates to be sized
Vehicles operating without valid fitness certificates to be seized in Odisha

The Minister also informed that apart from penalty, cases will be registered against the owners of the vehicles operating without valid fitness certificates.

  • Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Paris Olympics 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: Odisha among lowest, Haryana highest; check state-wise distribution of 117 athletes

Among all the States in India, Haryana has the highest number of 24 athletes participating in the marquee event. Only two athletes from Odisha will compete for the top honours.

  • Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Union Budget 2024: Centre will assist in making Odisha an ultimate tourism destination, FM Nirmala S
Union Budget 2024: Centre will assist in making Odisha an ultimate tourism destination, FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during the Union Budget 2024 presentation that the Centre is committed to making Odisha a premier tourism destination.

  • Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Odisha Assembly
Opposition BJD prepares to outflank ruling party in first session of 17th Odisha Assembly; BJP ready with strategies

The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly session begins on Monday with the ruling BJP facing a tough challenge from the opposition BJD. The BJD, led by Naveen Patnaik, plans to scrutinize BJP's election promises and address various issues including inflation. BJP, under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will counter by highlighting their recent achievements.

  • Sunday, 21 July 2024
Villagers grapple with drainage issue in Paradip
2 allegedly die of diarrhoea, 10 fall ill in Odisha’s Paradip

As per the allegation by the local residents, diarrhoea is spreading in their area due to poor drainage issues and contaminated drinking water. 

  • Sunday, 21 July 2024
Elaborate security arrangement for first session of 17th Odisha Assembly
Three-layer security cover for first session of 17th Odisha Assembly, 30 platoon forces deployed

As many as 30 platoons of police forces have been deployed for the security purpose. Apart from it, bomb squads, dog squads, striking forces and SOG Jawans have also been deployed.

  • Sunday, 21 July 2024
Odisha Assembly  
First session of 17th Odisha Assembly to begin on July 22, budget on July 25; all-party meeting held for smooth conduct

The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly's first session begins Monday with Governor Raghubar Das addressing the assembly. The BJP government's maiden budget for 2024-25 will be presented by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on July 25. An all-party meeting, chaired by Speaker Surama Padhy, was held to ensure smooth proceedings.

  • Sunday, 21 July 2024
Sankha Bhawan
BJD headquarters ‘Sankha Bhawan’ under scanner, illegal construction alleged

The BJD's Sankha Bhawan in Unit-6, Capital City, is under scrutiny for alleged illegal construction on public land. The building spans 1.183 acres and includes a plot meant for public use. Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari vows action against intentional violators, while BJD's Munna Khan claims legality.

  • Saturday, 20 July 2024
70 needles removed from girl's skull in Bolangir
70 needles removed from 19-year-old sorcery victim’s skull in Bolangir

The surgery was successfully carried out by doctors of VIMSAR, Burla.

  • Saturday, 20 July 2024
SLNMCH and Nayagarh District Headquarters Hospitals grappling with several problems
Top hospitals in Odisha grappling with infrastructure, neglect and theft problems

Many Hospital in Odisha are grappling with major problems and attracting attention for all the wrong reasons.

  • Saturday, 20 July 2024
Plus 2 Admission
Odisha Plus 2 cut-off marks out, Ravenshaw tops in all streams

While Ravenshaw has set the cut-off mark of 91.50 per cent in Science stream, it is 75.17 per cent in Arts. Similarly in Commerce stream, the cut-off mark is 77 per cent.

  • Saturday, 20 July 2024
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