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‘Hamoon’ intensifies into severe cyclone; no major impact likely in Odisha

Cyclonic storm Hamoon has intensified into a severe cyclone, but no major impact is expected in Odisha, as it crosses the State’s coast from a distance of about 200 km, the Met Department said on October 24.

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Day after quitting IAS, Odisha Chief Minister’s aide V.K. Pandian takes up key roles

Odisha politics, dominated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, is set for an exciting and raucous phase as the CM’s long-time private secretary V.K. Pandian was appointed as the Chairman of 5T Initiative and Nabin Odisha.

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V.K Pandian, private secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, takes voluntary retirement

V.K Pandian, CM Naveen Patnaik's powerful private secretary, retires from All India Civil Services, fuelling speculation of full-time plunge into State politics. DoPT approved his application on Oct. 23. His numero uno position in government was vindicated when CM clarified he was his representative. His likely entry into politics may…

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Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to become low-intensity cyclone by Tuesday

IMD predicts a low-intensity cyclonic storm to form over Bay of Bengal by Oct 24. It will move northwestwards & towards Bangladesh-West Bengal coasts in 3 days.

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Installation of lightning arrester made mandatory for all schools in Odisha

Odisha government has directed all schools to ensure installation of ‘lightning arrester’ in wake of large number of lightning deaths across the State. The issue of equipping schools with lightning arresters was discussed in detail at the 36th Governing Body meeting of Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) in Bhubaneswar.

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INDIA bloc to hold protests against BJD, BJP in Odisha’s Rayagada, Balasore next month

The Opposition bloc INDIA will hold demonstrations in Rayagada and Balasore next month to protest against the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) dispensation in the State for “failing” to fulfil promises they had made for the people of Odisha, a Congress leader said…

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Normal life disrupted as private bus operators launch indefinite strike in Odisha

The indefinite strike launched by private bus operators has disrupted normal life with thousands of passengers stranded in bus terminals across Odisha. Private Bus Owners Association, Odisha, are opposed to the introduction of public transport system titled ‘Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative’ (LAccMI) which would connect gram panchayats with State Capital…

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Odisha STF cracks massive racket involved in opening ‘mule bank accounts’

STF cracks massive racket involved in opening 'mule bank accounts' to help cyber/financial fraudsters. Arrests 3 in tri-junction region of Odisha, Jharkhand & West Bengal. Gang offered ₹2K/account to villagers & sold 5000 mule accounts at ₹15-20K. Shield identity of fraudsters & difficult for investigators to reach actual criminal.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Tournament | Saurashtra rides on Harvik’s ton to beat Manipur

Saurashtra, Andhra, Haryana, Mumbai, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, Himachal, Gujarat, Punjab, Jharkhand, Bengal, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Delhi win T20 matches in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Harvik Desai (104*), Shai Rasheed (100*), Ekant Sen (70*), Krunal Pandya (62) & Prabhsimran Singh (82) shine with the bat.

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Santosh Trophy | Delhi books a final round berth with win over Odisha

Delhi topped Group B in Senior Nat'l Football Championship, securing 13 points from 4 wins & 1 draw. Punjab & Odisha followed with 9 points each. Bengal crashed out, finishing 4th with 8 points. Karnataka, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh will join 6 toppers & 3 best 2nd-place finishers in final…

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Railways approves first passenger train to President Murmu’s native place in Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu’s native place Rairangpur and Badampahad in Mayurbhanj district will now get mail or express train, they said.

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1 tonne of ganja seized from inter-State drug smugglers near Secunderabad

Four drug peddlers have been apprehended in Hyderabad, and a tonne of ganja was seized from them. Sakaram Rathod (35), Ahmed Khan (27), Digambar Ramu Pawar (30) and Ajay Ramavtar Chaurasiya (39) are the suspects. Sakaram, a school dropout, procured ganja from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and sold it in…

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PMK to organise seminar in support of caste-wise survey in T.N.

PMK founder S. Ramadoss to host seminar on caste-wise survey for social justice. He has been advocating for this for 44 yrs. Periyar also wanted 100% reservations based on population. Bihar, Karnataka & Odisha have documented data but TN govt has been silent. Need to raise awareness for social justice.

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Odisha government declares 10-day Durga puja vacation for schools from October 20

The Odisha government declared a 10-day vacation for schools from October 20 on the occasion of the Durga Puja festival, according to notifications. All the schools will remain closed for 10 days for the festivities till October 29.

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NHRC seeks detailed report on snakebite deaths and preventive measures in India

NHRC has directed Health and Family Welfare departments of Centre and Odisha to furnish a detailed report on preventive measures and compensation for snake bike victims

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Two inter-State drug smugglers held for transporting 200 kg marijuana in Hyderabad

SOT & Choutuppal police nabbed 2 inter-state drug smugglers transporting 200kg marijuana from Odisha to Pune. Sandeep Anil Indrekar paid Vishal Kandugadgi ₹25,000/trip to smuggle drugs. He used a Maharashtra police cap to pass through tolls. Tip-off led to their arrest at Pantangi checkpost.

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Naveen Patnaik comes up with a flurry of ‘populist’ programmes in Odisha

Odisha govt rolls out LAccMI bus service to connect 111 gram panchayats in Malkangiri to State capital. Mission Shakti SHGs to be engaged in operations.

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Odisha CM starts disbursing funds under ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ scheme

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has begun disbursing funds for panchayat development under the 'Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha' scheme. The State govt. has approved ₹148.50 crore for 297 gram panchayats in Keonjhar district and ₹109 crore for 218 gram panchayats in Bhadrak district. 90,723 projects will be taken up using the…

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Odisha man held on charge of attempting to abduct girl in Kerala

Man (40) from Odisha arrested for attempting to abduct 13-yr-old girl from West Bengal. Local residents noticed and alerted police, who took him into custody and charged him under Pocso Act. Girl restored to family.

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Two from Odisha held with 44 kilos of ganja

Officials seize 44kg marijuana from two individuals at Secunderabad Railway Station. The contraband was concealed in their luggage and was intended to be sold to students and daily wage labourers in Hyderabad. The accused were booked under the NDPS Act and the contraband was estimated to be worth ₹11.20 lakh.

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How Odisha gram panchayats said ‘no’ to alcohol for decades

In Rayagada district, seven gram panchayats have chosen to prohibit the sale of liquor and tobacco products. This tradition has been followed for decades, and is enforced by warnings and non-cooperation policies.

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India capable of winning Olympic gold in hockey, time for sport to be more appreciated: Naveen Patnaik

Odisha CM Patnaik believes India has potential to win Olympic gold in hockey. His passion for sport is no secret & his state is official sponsor of men's and women's teams. His government provided support when Hockey India was in crisis. He hopes India will repeat top-of-the-podium performance at Paris…

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Odisha forest officials will now have access to call details of wildlife crime suspects

According to recent information furnished in Odisha Legislative Assembly, 698 elephants, seven Royal Bengal Tiger and 48 leopards have lost their lives during the past eight years.

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik approves DPR for Bhubaneswar Metro Project

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik approves Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project at ₹5929 crore. Govt. to bear entire cost. ₹210 crore provided in supplementary budget. Foundation to be laid on Jan 1, 2024.

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Old Krishna Anicut selected for heritage structure award

Vijayawada's Prakasam Barrage selected for WHIS-2023 Award. Balidiha Irrigation Project, Odisha, Jayamangal Anicut, Odisha, and Srivaikuntam Anicut, Tamil Nadu also selected. Award to be presented during 25th ICID Congress in Visakhapatnam.

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