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Kerala in for more rain from Thursday as cyclonic storm brews over Bay of Bengal

Kerala to receive widespread rainfall from Thurs. due to cyclonic storm in Bay of Bengal. Low pressure area in South Andaman Sea to intensify into depression & cyclonic storm in 48 hrs. Global models suggest landfall in Andhra Pradesh/Odisha. Yellow alert issued for Idukki, Kozhikode & Wayanad on Thurs. Fishermen…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Odisha FC humble Mohun Bagan 5-2 in AFC Cup

NEW DELHI: In a dominant display, Odisha FC crushed reigning ISL champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant 5-2 in a high-scoring penultimate Group D clash of the AFC Cup in Kolkata on Monday, leaving the legacy club's fans crestfallen in their own backyard.

The Times of India · Nov 27, 2023

AFC Cup | Odisha outplays Mohun Bagan with a fine display of attacking football

Odisha FC defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant 5-2 in the AFC Cup Group D match. After conceding early, Odisha fired three goals in 11 minutes to take the lead. Bagan pulled one back, but Odisha scored two more in injury time to complete the victory. Odisha rose to second spot…

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Three from Odisha arrested in Kolar on the charge of cultivating ganja plants at poultry farm

The Kolar district cyber crime police busted a drug racket and arrested three labourers who were allegedly growing ganja plants in a poultry farm where they were working

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

BJD takes shots at Chhattisgarh Governor for his comments on Odisha affairs

BJD criticizes Chhattisgarh Governor for making remarks that could diminish respect for his office. Urges him to uphold dignity of Governorship and stay non-political. Criticizes him for expressing views on Odisha matters, like tribal land transfer, & for trying to find political relevance for his son.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

HOCKEY | Top teams saunter into the quarterfinals

Top teams breeze into QF of Hockey India 13th Senior National men's championship. Punjab, UP & Odisha qualify in style with thumping wins. Telangana's captain & goalkeeper Sai Kumar Gangavath made some wonderful saves. QF line-up: Haryana vs Odisha; TN vs UP; Karnataka vs Jharkhand; Punjab vs Manipur.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Odisha BJP accuses State government of manipulation for tweaking tribal land laws

BJP accuses Odisha govt of manipulating Tribal Advisory Council's recommendation to allow tribals to transfer land to non-tribals. Govt put Cabinet approval on hold, but Opposition demands complete withdrawal. After meeting Governor, BJP MLAs allege govt approved transfer of STs' property to non-STs, against TAC's decision. They demand Governor's intervention…

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

FACT begins demonstration of use of innovative agricultural inputs in Kerala, Odisha

Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore (FACT) is educating farmers on use of nano urea, nano-DAP and organic fertilisers via Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. Demonstrations of innovative agricultural inputs in tribal districts of Kerala and Odisha have begun. Drone technology is being used to back the fertiliser products. Nano fertilisers will reduce…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Royal Bengal Tiger travels across four States seeking a ‘home’

The tiger, known for primarily preying on ungulates such as deer and wild boar, has caused apprehension among the population in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

A dilemma over tribal land rights in Odisha

Government’s decision to amend OSATIP to allow tribals to transfer land to non-tribals sparked controversy, forcing it to put the decision on hold. The amendment included a rider to prevent tribal sellers/mortgagors from being landless/homestead-less. Previous attempts to amend the Act were rejected.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023