Tag: Odisha

Leopard population declining in Odisha: NTCA report
Leopard population declining in Odisha: NTCA report

The countrywide leopard estimate covered 20 states in India through a foot survey spanning 6,41,449 km to estimate carnivore signs and prey abundance.

  • Thursday, 29 February 2024
Anganwadi supervisor posts regularised by Odisha Cabinet 
Anganwadi supervisor posts regularised by Odisha Cabinet 

The Cabinet also approved the establishment of the State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC) to provide a comprehensive repository of hydro-meteorological data. It will seamlessly collaborate with the National Water Informatics Centre (NWIC).

  • Thursday, 29 February 2024
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Odisha govt forms high-level panel for supervising inventory of Srimandir Ratna Bhandar

Cracks have been detected on the wall of the outer Ratna Bhandar of Srimandir. It is suspected that water has been leaking into the inner chamber through the cracks.

  • Thursday, 29 February 2024
5th March Big Day! PM Modi’s Odisha Visit Coinciding With Biju Jayanti Triggers Speculations
5th March Big Day! PM Modi’s Odisha Visit Coinciding With Biju Jayanti Triggers Speculations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be coming to Odisha in the first week of March, informed BJP's co-in-charge for Odisha, Lata Usendi on Thursday.

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  • Thursday, 29 February 2024
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PM Modi to visit Odisha on March 5

As per sources, the PM is likely to address a public meeting in Jajpur's Chandikhol and lay the foundation stone of several developmental projects.

  • Thursday, 29 February 2024
Use of conch symbol in ads: ECI seeks clarification from Odisha govt, BJD 
Use of conch symbol in ads: ECI seeks clarification from Odisha govt, BJD 

The ECI had received complaints about the misuse of 'conch', the symbol of the BJD. It was alleged that the symbol is being displayed and promoted through various government-sponsored advertisements in leading Odia newspapers, TV channels, state transport buses, and through hoardings in different cities.

  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Odisha youths need jobs, not Rs 1 lakh loan: Youth Congress 
Odisha youths need jobs, not Rs 1 lakh loan: Youth Congress 

Ranjit Patra said, “In the last 24 years, corruption and scams have been growing while the BJD government has been deceiving youths. The BJD government had promised to create 2 lakh jobs for youths every year, but in the last 24 years, it has failed to do so. It is very unfortunate.” 

  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Ambulance Staff Carry Pregnant Woman For 3 Km In Odisha’s Koraput; Earn Praises
Ambulance Staff Carry Pregnant Woman For 3 Km In Odisha’s Koraput; Earn Praises

In a heartwarming gesture of going beyond the call of duty, a driver and another staffer of an ambulance on Tuesday, carried a pregnant woman for 3 kilometers after the vehicle failed to reach her village due to absence of a motorable road.

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  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Sambalpur consumer court slaps Rs 3L fine on parking contractor for charging Rs 12 extra
Sambalpur consumer court slaps Rs 3L fine on parking contractor for charging Rs 12 extra

The court imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh to the contractor. Moreover, the contractor has also been directed to deposit Rs 1 lakh in the consumer welfare fund of the district.

  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Bill Gates In Odisha, Reviews Development Works In Bhubaneswar slum
Bill Gates In Odisha, Reviews Development Works In Bhubaneswar slum

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday reviewed many programmes undertaken in the capital city in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Andhra holds public relations camp in Kotia
In fresh intrusion, Andhra holds public relations camp in Kotia, distributes umbrellas and volleyball kits

In yet another brazen display of intrusion, officials of the neighbouring state reportedly conducted a mega public relations camp at Neredibalsa village under Kotia Gram Panchayat.

  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Bill Gates reviews development activities in Bhubaneswar slum
Bill Gates reviews development activities in Bhubaneswar slum, to attend several programmes

Gates reviewed various programmes undertaken at Maa Mangla slum in the capital city. Gates, his team of officials and some State government officials discussed with the slum dwellers for more than half an hour. 

  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Ganjam villagers suffer sans mobile network, road communication and healthcare facilities
Ganjam villagers suffer sans mobile network, road communication and healthcare facilities

Though the villagers have been demanding proper road facilities, construction of a mobile tower and a primary health centre in the area for a long time, their pleas have fallen on deaf ears.

  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Ambulance staff carries pregnant woman for 3 km in Koraput
Beyond call of duty: Ambulance staff carries pregnant woman for 3 km in Koraput, earns praise

The ambulance staff earned praise from the family members of the pregnant woman and the villagers for their kind gesture.

  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Drinking water crisis in Malkangiri
Forgotten promises! People across Odisha grapple with acute drinking water crisis

With the scorching summer approaching, people in many parts of the State are facing an acute drinking water crisis as many projects under the Basudha scheme are yet to be completed. The residents in many areas have expressed their resentment.

  • Tuesday, 27 February 2024
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