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In a strange case, 17% blocks of Odisha have more irrigated land than total cultivable area

Odisha's irrigation potential exceeds cultivable land in 17% of blocks, govt data shows. Water rights activist Bimal Pandia found 53 blocks have more irrigated land than total cultivable land. Govt sources say data from multiple depts could be causing the discrepancy. Govt has taken steps to rationalize data & verify…

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik felicitates Bahanaga brave hearts

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday asked various rescue and response forces to stay prepared to handle disasters like the Bahanaga train tragedy. On June 2, Coromandel Express had collided head-on with a stationary goods train and its dislocated coaches hit Bengaluru-Howrah train resulting in 296 deaths.

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2023

NHRC notice to Odisha govt on human sacrifice, sorcery, witchcraft

BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought for an action taken report from Odisha’s chief secretary and director general of police (DGP) on alleged failure in acting on practice of human sacrifice, sorcery, black magic and witchcraft in the state.

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2023

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Odisha steps up its efforts to skill unemployed youths through new programme

Odisha Cabinet approves NUA scheme to bridge skill-gap; CSP Plus banking outlets to be opened in 4,373 GPs. NUA scheme to skill 1 lakh youths per year for 3 years.

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023

The calculus behind political neutrality

The neutral camp that is sandwiched within the two big coalitions, the BJD, the YSRCP and the BRS, provides an interesting portal to contemporary national politics

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

21 arrested, 165 firearms seized near Similipal Tiger Reserve

Similipal is one of the largest tracts of contiguous forest. The reserve, however, has been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

EOW Odisha claims to have unearthed a massive cryptocurrency-based Ponzi scam

The Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Odisha police on August 7 claimed to have unearthed one of the largest cryptocurrency-based Ponzi schemes involving ₹1,000 crore and two lakh people.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

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Section 144 imposed after mob set police station on fire in Odisha’s Kandhamal

A violent mob in Odisha’s Kandamahal district on Saturday set the Phiringia police station ablaze and looted weapons and articles. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 6, 2023

Abrogation of Article 370 paved the way for peace and development in J&K, says Amit Shah

‘PM has made it possible to connect Jammu and Kashmir with India for all time to come,’ said Mr. Shah, who was in Odisha to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for various development projects.

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Deputy Speaker inaugurates crafts’ expo in Vizianagaram

Deputy Speaker of AP Legislative Assembly Kolagatla Veerabhadra Swamy inaugurated All India Craft Bazaar, where artisans from various states showcased their hand-made products. He urged all sections of society to support artisans, as they provide quality items at affordable prices. The bazaar, organised after five years, will benefit 300 artisans…

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Amit Shah, CM Patnaik launch national highway projects in Odisha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the much awaited four-laning of Kamakshyanagar-Duburi section of National Highway-53

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Students caught smuggling ganja on stolen policeman’s bike

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

PM Modi to launch revamp of 508 railway stations at ₹24,470 crore

Under the scheme, construction work is progressing on 24 stations in 10 States – Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Officials told The Hindu that the cost estimate drawn for stations where work is in progress is ₹11,136 crore.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Odisha rains: 6,834 people evacuated, shifted to safe places in Bhubaneswar

Amid heavy rains and a flood-like situation, as many as 6,834 people have been evacuated and shifted to safe places in Odisha's Bhubaneswar, officials said. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Aug 4, 2023

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The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

After convocation, Afghan students left in the lurch in Odisha

Afghan students in Odisha face uncertain future post-convocation: Seven Afghan students studying in Odisha faced disheartening reality of losing their privilege to reside in India post-convocation. Unable to return to Afghanistan, they are left adrift without a clear path forward.

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Preserving tribal culture

The identity of tribal communities is rooted in their culture. Its uniqueness lies in the unbreakable bond between the community and nature.

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

Explained | States’ lax response to lynching

The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs and the governments of Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana to respond to a petition by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW). The petition questions their inaction against mob violence and lynching of Muslims by cow vigilantes…

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

Odisha hopes for a revival of Kharif crop following a poor start

The Odisha government hopes to revive the Kharif crop in a fortnight after the total crop coverage area under different crops was estimated at 17.52 lakh hectares, about dismal 28.35% of the total cultivated area by the second half of July.

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The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

Odisha vigilance initiating criminal proceedings against witnesses turning hostile

Faced with frequent incidents of witnesses turning hostile during the trial and giving false testimony to help corrupt government officials, the Directorate of Vigilance of Odisha has started initiating criminal proceedings against complaints and witnesses retracting their statements.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Facing the axe: new ‘forest’ definition makes large tracts vulnerable

Amendments to the Forest Conservation Act, 2006, may pose threat to Odisha’s densely treed Niyamgiri hill range

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023

Drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh holds camp for Odisha players

KOLKATA: After working with the Indian women’s team last month, former Indian drag-flicker and Olympic bronze-medalist Rupinder Pal Singh is conducting a drag-flicking camp for the cadets of Panposh Sports Hostel, Hockey High Performance Centre and SAI Sundargarh at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Godavari floods: NDRF deploys additional teams from Tamil Nadu and Odisha to undertake rescue operations in A.P. and Telangana

NDRF deploys 18 teams in AP, Telangana to rescue flood-hit people; teams equipped with medical kits, ropes, stretchers, lights, cutters, inflated boats and VMA with VHF, V-Sat and satellite phones. #NDRF #AP #Telangana #Rescue #Floods

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Inter-State road connectivity cut off between Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh

Heavy rains cause rivers to swell, cutting off road connectivity from AP to Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Chintoor in ASR district is affected, with Sabari and Sileru rivers in spate. Godavari river touches 2nd warning level at Bhadrachalam. 10,835 families evacuated, NDRF deployed, medical teams on standby. 750 families evacuated in…

Dynamite News · Jul 27, 2023

Odisha govt team steps up efforts in US for investment

An Odisha government delegation has met top officials of various business organisations in Silicon Valley during its ongoing visit to the US and discussed possible investments in the state, a statement issued by CMO said on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News :

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Villagers donate land for mangrove plantation in Odisha

Odisha's Kendrapara district residents donate land for mangrove plantation to act as bio-shields against sea surge & cyclones. Odisha has 259 sq km of mangroves & Kendrapara is home to 80% of the State's mangrove forest. 25 people have donated land & environmentalist have managed to convert common land into…

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