Tag: Odisha
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Dharmendra Pradhan conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Odisha
Pradhan, accompanied by Bolangir and Kalahandi MP’s –Sangeeta Singh Deo and Basant Panda respectively, conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected Bolangir, Kalahandi, Boudh and Sonepur districts on Saturday.
August 17, 2019 -
Cyclone Fani caused damage of Rs 24,176 crore in Odisha: DLNA Report
The report is expected to contribute towards expediting the reconstruction and recovery processes in the state.
August 6, 2019 -
Unprecedented coal crisis in NTPC Kaniha forces shutting down of four units
The 3000Mw NTPC-Kaniha power plant, the second-largest power station in India, has shut four units of 500 Mw each and several other power plants in critical condition.
August 5, 2019 -
Miners buried as earth caves in, rescue operations on
Though four are feared buried in the debris, the bodies are yet to be retrieved and not even visible since the rescue operation had started late in the evening due to bad road condition.
July 24, 2019 -
HIV infected girl raped in shelter home
The victim had left for Bolangir district along with her mother where she narrated the horrific incident to a few media persons the report of which outraged the state.
July 23, 2019 -
Numerous officers punished in housing scam in Odisha
79 officers have been suspended while 22 officers disengaged and draft charges have been framed against 35.
July 16, 2019 -
I take pride in earning money from my labour: Padmashree Haldhar Nag
“Like every year, during the famous Rath Yatra, I sell ragchana and ghuguni and I did so this year too,” he said without batting an eyelid.
July 15, 2019 -
In search of a brighter future
Migrant labourers, who have abandoned harsh living conditions in their home state, still continue to face uncertainty in their new homes.
July 15, 2019 -
Naveen Patnaik seeks direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai
Several international airlines have evinced interest to start flight operations from the Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar to Dubai which serves as an international hub for passengers for travelling to other destinations, stated the CM in a letter to the Union Minister on Saturday.
July 13, 2019 -
Pratap Sarangi asks farmers to adopt advanced scientific methods, achieve self-sufficiency
It may be noted here that the National Fish Farmers’ Day is commemorated in remembrance of scientists Dr KH Alikunhi and Dr HL Chaudhury who had successfully induced bred one of the carp species on this day way back in 1957 which eventually changed the face of Indian aquaculture.
July 11, 2019 -
Odisha: Jagatsinghpur government school in want of building for 20 years
The government had sanctioned funds under the Operation Black Board scheme for the construction of school building but landowner Sahoo protested the construction of building on his land.
July 11, 2019 -
Odisha excluded from iconic tourism destination list
“It is extremely disappointing” said a senior officer here while adding that such random selection without taking the states into confidence is unacceptable.
July 9, 2019 -
The ancient tradition
Ratha Yatra is a festival that has stood the test of time and is celebrated as widely today as the time of its advent.
July 5, 2019 -
Lakhs pay obeisance to Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, Lord Jagannath
The very sight of the three majestic tall and well-decorated chariots parked in front of the temple waiting since last night for the deities to come in a ceremonial procession known as ‘pahandi’ was a sight to behold.
July 4, 2019 -
The Rath Yatra, Gotipua and Salabega Connection
The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, is widely recognised as the oldest chariot procession of its kind and has led to similar processions being organised both across India as well as internationally.
July 4, 2019 -
Pregnancy of tribal girls in Bhubaneswar hostels rocks Odisha Assembly
Congress Legislature Party leader Narasingha Mishra asked Speaker Surya Narayan Patro to direct Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to ensure a fair probe into the incident.
July 2, 2019 -
Surgical needle left in right chest of teenage girl
The girl had complained of severe pain since last week and the family members and villagers of the victim girl had gheraoed the CDMO and the doctor who had operated upon the girl.
June 26, 2019