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Luxury cruise liner to dock at Paradip on Republic Day

Paradip: Odisha is all set to welcome luxury cruise liner which will dock at Paradip port on Republic Day. Nearly, 120 foreign tourists are scheduled to visit several Buddhist sites in Odisha after the cruise liner docks at Paradip, official sources said. It will be after a long gap that a luxury cruise liner will […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
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Police begins probe into burial incident of minor boy alive for Rs 500

Paradip: Police on Saturday began investigation into the incident in which a Class VII student of Zillanasi village  was allegedly buried alive till his neck on Wednesday. The boy was however let off by the accused after he paid Rs 500. As per reports, the minor boy was allegedly buried alive up to neck in […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
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Locals block Paradip oil terminal road

Paradip: Vehicular traffic on the road leading to Paradip oil terminal was affected today as residents of Bauria Palanda staged a road blockade demanding compensation for losses incurred due to incessant rain. According to sources, trucks and tankers going towards depots of different oil companies in Paradip could not reach their destination on account of […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
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Paradip refinery workers launch protest over various demands

Paradip: Demanding fulfillment of various demands, the Paradip Ersama Industrial Workers’ Union (PEIWU) staged protest by waving black flags before IOCL’s administrative office today. “We have been long demanding the fulfillment of our demands. The management has been delaying and denying us citing one reason or other. Today’s protest is against the callous attitude of […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
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Hooliganism of sarpanch’s husband caught on CCTV, FIR lodged

Paradip: In a shocking incident at Khosalapur village in Kujanga block of Jagatsinghpur, shopkeepers and women were allegedly beaten up by the local sarpanch’s husband for failing to attend a Mahila Mahasamabesh organised by the ruling-BJD in September. “The sarpanch’s husband along with some men had come and ransacked my house. I was also chased […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
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Stranded Odisha fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard

Paradip: Fourteen fishermen stranded in the turbulent sea off Paradip shore were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard yesterday. According to sources, 14 fishermen in two boats had gone into the deep sea on September 20, 2018. But the onset of cyclone DAYE rendered it impossible for the fishermen to return. Thereafter their two boats […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
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Olive Ridley turtle deaths in Paradip trigger outrage

Paradip: Scattered carcasses of endangered Olive Ridley turtles on Paradip sea beach have fuelled major concern among environmentalists and local authorities. Such mass deaths have triggered outrage in several quarters and it is being alleged that no steps have been taken to conserve the rare species while guidelines are not even followed while burying their […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Agency engaged in IOCL refinery threatened by farmers' outfit

Paradip: The manager of a contractual agency engaged for maintenance works in IOCL refinery in Paradip has accused Jamihara Krushak Ekta Manch of issuing threats. The complainant, Debashish Khatua, Manager of Prabha Engineering Private Limited alleged that he was threatened by the members of the outfit who demanded employment for 35 persons and a payment […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Damodar Rout, Pratap Jena engage in war of words on stage

Paradip: A war of words broke out between senior leader Damodar Rout and State Health Minister & BJD spokesperson Pratap Jena during the inauguration ceremony of Kalinga Baliyatra in Paradip yesterday. During the ceremony, Rout took a dig at the State minister, who was also present on the dais. “I thank Jena babu for coming […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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1 killed, another critical in road accident near Jagatsinghpur

Jagatsinghpur: One person lost his life while another suffered critical injuries in a road accident near Athanga on Jagatsinghpur-Paradip road yesterday night. The deceased has been identified as Bibekanand Das and the injured person is Jyotiranjan Sathua. According to sources, both of them were returning to their village from Cuttack on a bike yesterday night […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
Paradip drowning case: Body of missing KV student found

Paradip: Body of a student, who went missing yesterday in the sea in Paradip during a cleaning programme near the beach, was recovered today. The deceased has been identified as Anshuman Das, a student of Kendriya Vidyalaya, whose body was fished out near Hanuman mandir. Yesterday, two other students were rescued in critical condition. Reportedly, […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Fish lovers rejoice amid plummeting Hilsa prices

Paradip: Fish lovers in Paradip are having a gala time as prices of Hilsa have seen a significant drop in last two days and the markets are now teeming with customers. A few days back, Hilsa fish, which was being sold at Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 per kilogram in the district is now being […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Paradip IOCL refinery workers launch indefinite strike

Paradip: Demanding fulfilment of various demands, hundreds of workers of the IOCL refinery in Paradip resorted to an indefinite strike in front of the main gate of the refinery today. Holding banners and black flags, the workers under the aegis of Paradip-Ersama Industrial Workers’ Union (PEIWU) sloganeered against the IOCL authorities and staged protest, pressing […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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ICGS ‘Vijaya’ Joins Coast Guard Fleet At Paradip

Paradip: The Indian Coast Guard’s capabilities and its presence off Odisha coast was augmented with the arrival of ‘Vijaya’, an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), at the Paradip port on Thursday. The ship was received by Coast Guard DIG Rakesh Makwana. As per reports, ‘Vijaya’ will help in strengthening maritime security along Odisha coastline. Besides, the […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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School students of Paradip & Kandhamal up in arms over irregularities

Paradip: The students of Sri Maa Government High School in Paradip today staged a dharna and locked up the main gate of the school over various demands. Alleging that they have been facing several problems in the school for the past one month, the students stated that despite repeated complaints, the school headmaster has not […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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