Tag: Odisha
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Odisha to provide free smartphones to 6 lakh women SHGs
He said Mission Shakti, which was started as a project in 2001, has transformed into a movement with 70 lakh women, 6 lakh groups, Rs 5,000 crore savings and Rs 2,000 crore annual bank exposure.
November 14, 2018 -
Rasgulla GI: A year on, looking back at the sweet battle between Bengal and Odisha
While the world has usually associated rasgulla, or rosogolla, with West Bengal, Odisha has always claimed that the popular sweet originated in the land of Lord Jagannath.
November 13, 2018 -
Odisha Govt signs MoUs with 7 leading industrialists to promote sports culture
CM Naveen Patnaik noted that it has created a longlasting partnership which will result in producing sportspersons of world standards.
November 13, 2018 -
Tata Group’s total investment in Odisha to cross Rs 1 lakh crore soon
Not only Tata Steel has a large capacity, Tata Motors has a significant presence with its 30 service stations and dealers network and Tata Power has four generation units here, he said.
November 12, 2018 -
Reliance to invest additional Rs 3,000 crore in Odisha
"For Reliance, Jio is not just another business. It is a mission to transform India -- to transform Odisha," Ambani said.
November 12, 2018 -
Odisha: Hit by crop loss, farmer attempts suicide in Kalahandi
It may be noted here there has been widespread crop failure in Jaipatna and Koksara block areas of Kalahandi district.
November 10, 2018 -
Odisha government approves slew of project proposals
The Odisha Cabinet also decided to extend the Green Mahanadi Mission to the banks of three more rivers -- Brahmani, Baitarani and Rushikulya and their tributaries.
November 10, 2018 -
Five Maoists killed in encounter in Odisha’s Malkangiri
It may be noted here that Malkangiri district in general and Kalimela PS area, in particular, are among the strongholds of the Maoists.
November 5, 2018 -
Odisha: Three arrested in connection with death of 7 elephants
The crime branch has registered a case under section 166, 429, 34 IPC read with section 146 Electricity Act and section 51 Wildlife (Protection) Act.
November 3, 2018 -
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik performs groundbreaking of 15 industrial units
Of the 15 projects, Ultratech Cement will set up a cement grinding unit with an investment of Rs 737 crore in Cuttack while Chettinad Cement will set up a cement plant in Jajpur with Rs 231.84 crore investment.
November 3, 2018 -
Naveen Patnaik reiterates demand for special category status to Odisha
"The people of the state will give a befitting reply to the BJP in the upcoming 2019 elections," said Patnaik.
November 2, 2018 -
Cry of the Jumbo
A tragedy such as this has never happened before. Wildlife in Odisha, known for its forest tourism, is in danger. While a tigress that killed two persons has evaded the forest department’s tranquilliser, the death of as many as seven wild elephants in Dhenkanal lends a new dimension to the man-animal conflict. The forest and …
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October 30, 2018 -
7 wild elephants, including a calf, electrocuted in Odisha
A herd of 21 elephants had moved out of the forest towards the nearby paddy field when seven of them came in contact with sagging live wire from a 11 KV line and died
October 27, 2018 -
Bhubaneswar earns uncanny distinction as diesel costs more than petrol
"It is the responsibility of the Union government to see that the price of fuel is reduced, but instead of controlling the oil price, they are indulging in politics and misleading people," he alleged.
October 22, 2018 -
Odisha: Nine year old boy beheaded to appease Goddess Durga in Bolangir
Three days later, based on information provided by the local people, the police found a headless body suspected to be of the missing boy from a village, buried in the sand near a rivulet, about 5 km from Sundhimunda.
October 21, 2018 -
Odisha rights activist moves NHRC seeking damages for ‘wrongly implicated’ juvenile
In his rejoinder, Tripathy pointed out that after a thorough probe, the Juvenile Justice Board has found that the boy was a minor on the date of the alleged commission of the crime.
October 18, 2018 -
Titli, floods toll 52, admits Odisha govt
Meanwhile, six days after the calamity, the state government admitted to a death toll of 52 in the state and said 10 others were missing.
October 18, 2018