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Backward Class community constitutes 39% of Odisha’s population, says Commission

The Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes, which submitted the first-ever survey on Socially Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) on Tuesday, said totally 53,96,132 households comprising a population of 1,94,88,671 belonged to backward classes in the State. As against an OBC community population widely believed to be exceeding 50% in the…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

NewsClick raids | I&B Minister Anurag Thakur says investigating agencies are independent, they act according to law

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said investigating agencies are independent and they act according to law

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

BJD launches month-long padyatra to reach out to voters in Odisha

Three mainstream political parties the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are now competing with each other through massive outreach programmes ahead of forthcoming general and State elections scheduled next year. The ruling BJD on Monday launched an annual month-long padyatra ‘Jan Sampark Yatra’…

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

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One pilgrim from Odisha dead, several injured in Bihar bus accident

A pilgrim died while several others were injured after a tourist bus collided with a vehicle in Bihar's Kaimur district on Friday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 29, 2023

Coffee Board identifies 2 lakh acres of land to expand coffee cultivation

Coffee Board facilitating expansion of coffee cultivation beyond south India. 2 lakh acres of tribal-occupied land identified in North East, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. South region has limited scope for expansion, but still produces 70% of India's coffee. WCC 2023 saw 347 formal business-to-business meetings, 12,522 business visitors and 2,600…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Odisha FC look to make it two wins in a row in ISL

After suffering a humiliating 0-4 loss to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their debut AFC Cup group league match at home last week, Odisha FC returned stronger in their Indian Super League (ISL) opener against Chennaiyin FC to register a 2-0 win.

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Odisha Assembly passes Bill exempting projects from social impact assessment

Earlier this year, the Naveen Patnaik government had withdrawn an amendment Bill with similar provisions in the wake of severe criticism.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

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Two brothers from Odisha held for smuggling ganja; 465 kg ganja seized

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Poverty-stricken minors from other States found labouring in aqua processing units in Andhra Pradesh

Raid uncovers inter-State child trafficking case in AP; 30 minors found working in aqua processing unit; workers from Odisha, Assam, WB; minors paid via mediators; woman labourer from Assam says plant operates 24/7; management collects shrimp from farmers in 5 districts. #ChildTrafficking #AquaProcessing #AP

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Health Ministry urges Delhi, Odisha, West Bengal to join AB-PMJAY scheme

Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Bharati Pravin Pawar said both schemes “have been essential to build the foundation for a strong nation”. She said that under the PM-JAY, around 5.59 crore hospital admissions had been undertaken.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Odisha CM says he had sanction for his private secretary’s ‘controversial’ whirlwind district tours

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday clarified that he had sanction for whirlwind district tours by his private secretary V. K. Pandian, which were intended at speedy grievance redressal. The four-page-long clarification by the Chief Minister came close on the heels of insistence of BJP MLAs for a discussion…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik rates PM Narendra Modi eight on a scale of 10

“Modi has helped in rooting out corruption and is trying his best to serve the people of our country,” Mr. Patnaik said.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Odisha Finance Minister presents supplementary budget of ₹28,200 crore

Odisha Finance Minister announces ₹28,200cr supplementary budget for 2023-24, allocating resources for 'vote-catching' projects. Funds for Ama Odisha, Nabin Odisha, LACCMI, IT connectivity, Odisha Metro Rail, additional classrooms, farmers' welfare, food security, crop production, horticulture, capital investment, food storage, warehousing, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, education, sports, and skill development.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

ISL preview: Odisha ready to restart season with ISL after AFC Cup rout

Having endured one of their worst starts to the season with a 0-4 thrashing by Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their debut AFC Cup game two days ago, Odisha FC (OFC) would like to hit the refresh button quickly as they take on Chennaiyin (CFC) FC in their opening game…

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2023

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The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

No cyclone forecast in Odisha, do not believe in rumours, says IMD DG Mohapatra

Mr. Mohapatra, often referred as the ‘Cyclone Man’ of India, advised people not to believe in rumours.

Dynamite News · Sep 22, 2023

Senior BJD leader Pramila Mallik becomes first Women Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly

Senior Biju Janta Dal leader Pramila Mallik was elected the new speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly unopposed on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Odisha Assembly gets its first woman Speaker as Pramila Mallik elected unopposed

Pramila Mallik, the six-time MLA from the reserved (SC) Binjharpur Assembly segment in Jajpur district, resigned as Revenue and Disaster Management minister on September 21 and filed her nomination as a BJD candidate for the Speaker’s post.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Analysis | Odisha CM’s nomination of Pramila Mallik as first woman Speaker is more than just a symbolic gesture

Given the brute majority, the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) enjoys in the Assembly, Pramila Mallik is all set to become the first woman Speaker of the Odisha.

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The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Revenue Minister Pramila Mallick set to become first woman Speaker of Odisha assembly

Pramila Mallick to become 1st woman Speaker of Odisha Assembly, a testament to CM Naveen Patnaik's commitment to empower women. She will file nomination for Speaker's post, a formality given BJD's majority.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Stronger and longer version of the ISL kicks off today

ISL opens 10th season; Indian team under-prepared for Asiad match vs. Bangladesh; AIFF & FDSL need better comms for sport to thrive; Mohun Bagan, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa & Odisha look strong; tight battles expected.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Kurmi organisations withdraw proposed rail blockade in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha

Kurmi organisations withdraw indefinite rail blockade in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. 11 trains cancelled and 12 diverted as precautionary measure. East Coast Railway (ECoR) will run trains on their scheduled routes .

Newslaundry · Sep 20, 2023

‘Attack on press freedom’: BJP and Congress condemn raid on Odia newspaper

After the Odisha police’s Economic Offences Wing raided the office of an Odia newspaper Sambad yesterday, the opposition BJP and Congress called it an “attack on the freedom of the press”.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Kurmi stirs cancel 11 trains, diverts 12 in Jharkhand, Odisha

Kurmi orgs call indefinite rail blockade in 3 E. States; SER & ECoR cancel/divert 11 & 12 trains respectively. Thousands of Kurmis to participate in stir, playing drums & performing traditional dances. Kurmis listed as aboriginal in 1913, but OBC in 1950.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Jharkhand: Nine trains cancelled, eight diverted due to Kurmi stir

Kurmi organisation call indefinite rail blockade at 9 stations in Jharkhand, WB & Odisha to demand ST status & inclusion of Kurmali in 8th Constitutes schedule 8 trains diverted & 9 cancelled in Ranchi railway division as precautionary measure.

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

Odisha primary teachers call off protest after 11 days

Odisha primary school teachers call off 11-day strike after talks with govt. Confidence in govt's assurance led to decision to end agitation; some teachers oppose move. Govt to examine demands and take action.

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