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Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The Indian government has formed a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections for various levels of government, including Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats. If simultaneous elections are implemented, it would curtail the terms of most Legislative Assemblies, with…

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CBI arrests seven, including Bridge & Roof Company official, on graft charge

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested seven persons, including the Executive Secretary to the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Bridge & Roof Company (India) Limited, on graft charge related to a tender worth ₹56 crore. The case alleges a conspiracy to get the tender of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS),…

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84 artists conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

VP Dhankhar presents Amrit Awards to 84 artistes for preserving Indian culture, honouring those who have not been accorded national recognition in 75 yrs. Awardees from diverse fields of performing arts incl. theatre, music, playwriting, folk music & dance. Awardees from 15 states incl. J&K, Goa, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh,…

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Odisha Cabinet approves transport network programme

Odisha govt approves new public transport network to connect GPs to capital. Scheme to deploy 1000 buses, prioritize women's empowerment & facilitate transport of agricultural commodities. Will cost Rs.3,178 crore in first 3 yrs, extendable for 2 yrs.

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World Bank to fund Odisha to increase social protection, disaster resilience

The State cabinet had approved this project in December last year. OSCRGP has been declared effective from August 11, 2023 by the World Bank.

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Veteran actor Govinda may be questioned in connection with Ponzi scheme

“Promoters had spent ₹1.3 crore. The participation of the Bollywood Actor Govinda had helped create trusts among potential investors,” said Sasmita Sahoo, Deputy Superintendent of Police of EOW.

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INCOIS to simulate earthquakes on either coast to test tsunami preparedness

INCOIS to simulate two earthquakes as part of 'IOWave23' exercise to test for tsunami disaster on east and west coasts. Pre-IOWave23 workshop on 'Tsunami Standard Operating Procedure' held to familiarise participants with tsunami bulletins, improve SOPs and promote emergency preparedness. 10,000 deaths in 2004 tsunami in Odisha, 381 villages vulnerable.…

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1.30 lakh primary school teachers on mass leave in Odisha for better pay

Odisha teachers strike for better pay: 1.30 lakh teachers of 50,000 schools demand “respectable” salary, parity with Central government employees, restoration of old pension scheme, end of contractual appointments

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Soumya Ranjan Patnaik removed from BJD’s vice president post

BJD removes Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, a ruling party MLA and editor of Sambad, from VP post following criticism of state-wide tour by CM's secretary. Patnaik had raised concerns about the tour and alleged it was akin to political meetings. BJD leadership concerned as criticism had fueled anti-incumbency. Patnaik said sacking…

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Odisha government to recruit 20,000 teachers for primary and upper primary schools

These 20,000 junior teachers will be appointed in primary and upper primary schools in 30 districts across Odisha. The candidates will be selected on the basis of marks secured on a computer based test.

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Central Zone task force arrests fake doctor in Shah Inayat Gunj

Task force in Hyderabad arrests 46-year-old Pradeep Jain Dangur posing as medical practitioner. He acquired fake educational certificates in 1999 from Biraja Medical College of Allopathy in Odisha.

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Opposition parties in Odisha enter poll mode as BJD lays groundwork for Assembly election

BJD laying roadmap for strengthening party organisation, sparking buzz of early polls. BJP & Congress entering poll mode, BJD taking out padayatra & identifying beneficiaries of govt schemes. Govt distributing land records & giving fillip to Mission Shakti. BJP attacking govt policies & preparing 108-point 'chargesheet'. Congress starting door-to-door campaign…

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Human-reptile conflict in Odisha: when crocodiles attack

In Odisha's Kendrapara district, six people have been killed by estuarine crocodiles in two and a half months. The reptile is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and the population in Bhitarkanika National Park is stable. But overcrowding has caused increased human-crocodile conflict, with people losing their connection to…

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Resentment brewing in Odisha’s Rayagada over bauxite mining proposals

Resentment brews in Rayagada, Odisha over bauxite mining projects. Villagers, activists up in arms against proposals; nine arrested under UAPA. Goldman Prize winner Prafulla Samantara whisked away by police.

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Row over GI tag for Kala Jeera rice in Odisha’s Koraput district

MSSRF raises an objection to GI tag for Koraput's Kala Jeera Rice, claiming it could exclude local farmers from benefits; JSFPC counters, saying it is an organisation of farmers and granting of GI tag will benefit the entire community.

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Overwhelming response to sports quiz in Berhampur

The sports quiz organised jointly by Hindu Future India Club (FIC), part of The Hindu Group, and the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) received overwhelming response in Berhampur, with 550 schoolchildren participating in the event on Monday.

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Ex-Hockey Captain Prabodh Tirkey joins Congress; Says 'work of Rahul Gandhi deeply influenced' him

Tirkey joined the party in the presence of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Sarat Pattanayak and other senior leaders. Read further on Dynamite News:

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At least 10 people killed in lightning strikes in Odisha

The coastal region of Odisha, including the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, witnessed heavy rain with lightning strikes, the official said.

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Odisha announces plan to rehabilitate those displaced by construction of the Hirakud dam

The Odisha government on Saturday announced a plan for giving land rights to 1,749 families in Jharsuguda district, who had lost their land amid the construction of the Hirakud dam over the Mahanadi River in the 1950s. Record of rights will reportedly be given on 3,231 acres of land to…

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NHRC seeks ATR for vasectomy allegedly performed on tribal youth having speech disorder

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the Odisha government for an alleged vasectomy performed on an unmarried tribal youth who suffers from speech disorders. Human right lawyer Radhakant Tripathy had moved the NHRC, alleging that the sterilisation surgery was performed for the sake of…

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Orissa HC expresses shock over continuation of ragging on medical college campuses

The Orissa High Court has expressed deep concerns over continuation of ragging activities on campuses of Odisha’s medical colleges despite the Medical Council of India (Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical Colleges/Institutions) Regulations, 2009) declaring ragging a punishable offence.

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Not worried over ‘One Nation, One Election’: Biju Janata Dal

With the Centre forming a panel to explore the possibility of ‘One Nation, One Election’, the ruling Biju Janata Dal in Odisha on Friday welcomed the idea of a law for holding Lok Sabha and State Assembly polls simultaneously. Former Minister and senior BJD MP Badrinarayan Patra said the party…

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Orissa High Court issues notices over absence of grama sabha role in implementation of Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha

Orissa High Court orders DM Balasore to respond to plea alleging non-involvement of grama sabhas in AONO scheme; Odisha Congress criticises govt for ignoring role of panchayats; 73 amendment says no project can be implemented without approval of grama sabha.

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Venkatesh’s family members blame Forest Dept. officials for his death

Family blames Forest Dept. negligence for death of 67-yr-old Venkatesh, an expert in firing tranquillizer darts in elephant capture operations. Son Mohith filed complaint against officers, questioning their negligence. He recalled his father was taken to Ramanagara & Odisha for operations. Alur Police registered complaint under Section 304 A of…

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Donations at only skin bank in Karnataka nearing 200

“We are now getting requests from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Odisha too. While organ donation is picking up in Karnataka, awareness about the concept of skin donation is yet to catch up,” said K.T. Ramesh, Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery in Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI).

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