President Murmu reaches Odisha on three-day tour President Droupadi Murmu received a rousing welcome when she reached Bhubaneswar on July 26, 2023, the day she completed a year in office. The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023
Morning Digest | Home Minister Amit Shah tells Lok Sabha that government is ready for discussion on Manipur; government approves 8.15% interest rate for PF deposits, and more Morning Digest by The Hindu is a daily morning selection of top stories from across India and the world that bring readers up to date with important news. The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023
IMD forecasts heavy rain in 10 Odisha districts With the formation of a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal on Monday, the IMD has predicted heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places in 10 districts of Odisha during the next 24 hours. The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023
An initiative to build economic resilience among Odisha’s liguistic minority fishing community Community Action Collab works with the Telugu-speaking fishing community of Penthakata in Odisha to build economic resilience through a series of initiatives The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023
Data | A third of Central University teaching positions lying vacant Over 30% of teaching positions in 45 Central Universities across India are vacant. Odisha has the highest share of vacancies (88%), while Mizoram and Kerala have the least (15% or less). The Central University of Andhra Pradesh had a 100% vacancy. Caste-wise data shows that only 20% of General Category… The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023
Freed labourers bonded to past in Odisha Though rescued from slavery, the former bonded labourers are yet to receive compensation money and other benefits The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023
Heavy rain in coastal Andhra Pradesh for next four days, says IMD Andhra Pradesh to witness heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places in NCAP and Yanam regions over the next four days. Thunderstorms with lightning likely in NCAP and Rayalaseema. Low-pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal off Odisha and AP. Heavy rains lashed several mandals in Visakhapatnam… The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023
Balasore train accident: 41 bodies await identification at AIIMS Bhubaneswar As many as 41 bodies at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar are yet to be identified after the triple train collision in Odisha's Balasore district on June 2. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 22, 2023
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik equals former West Bengal CM Jyoti Basu’s record of second longest-serving CM of India Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik equals Jyoti Basu's record as 2nd longest-serving CM in India. He has held position for 23 yrs & 138 days. His journey began when his father, Biju Patnaik, passed away in 1997. The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023
Odisha launches interest free crop loan up to Rs. 1 lakh Odisha Cabinet approves Rs. 5700 crore for interest-free crop loans up to Rs. 1 lakh & 2% interest for loans above Rs. 1 lakh-Rs. 3 lakh. 32.43 lakh small & marginal farmers to avail 0% interest rate. Rs. 250 crore allocated for construction of 10,000 VSS buildings in 4 yrs. The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023
Former Odisha Governor hands over his autobiography to President Former Odisha Governor hands over his autobiography to President The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023
NGT issues notice to Odisha government over cottage construction atop its highest peak NGT directs Odisha govt to reply on cottages atop Deomali peak. WSO alleges construction violates Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. No local community or indigenous knowledge involved. NGT asks govt to respond to allegations in 4 weeks. Deomali peak attracts tourists for its natural scenery. WSO says cottages, dining hall, dormitories,… The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023
In five years, top science labs create a splash with pisciculture in Nabarangpur, one of India’s poorest districts Nabarangpur, Odisha, once dependent on Andhra Pradesh for fish, now has a thriving pisciculture value chain, thanks to the efforts of CIFA and 11 other ICAR-affiliated institutes. This is a unique experiment in India where top scientific labs are focusing on grassroots development. The value of the fish market in… The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
13.5 crore Indians move out of multidimensional poverty in five years: Niti Aayog report India witnessed 13.5cr people move out of multidimensional poverty (MPI) between 2015-21, with fastest reduction in UP, Bihar, MP, Odisha & Rajasthan. Niti Aayog report shows 9.89% pt decline in MPI from 24.85% to 14.96%. Rural areas saw fastest decline from 32.59% to 19.28%, urban from 8.65% to 5.27%. Improvements… The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023 State is likely to witness another intense spell of rain by next weekend IMD forecasts above normal rainfall. Low pressure area to form over North Odisha, move WNW across Jharkhand.
The Times of India · Jul 15, 2023 Odisha Congress MLA, another leader suspended for anti-party activities BHUBANESWAR: The Congress, which had long been tolerating frequent revolts and indiscipline of some its leaders in Odisha, acted tough on Saturday by suspending Barabati-Cuttack MLA Mohammed Moquim and former legislator Chiranjib Biswal for alleged anti-party activities.
The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023 Naveen Patnaik announces projects eyeing western Odisha development ahead of polls Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces 2,000 meeting halls in western Odisha as part of 5T initiative. Part of 'Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha' scheme, it is intended to augment rural infrastructure, promote Jagannath culture and tradition.
The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023 NHRC calls for action taken report on Balasore train accident The National Human Rights Commission has called for an action taken report from the Odisha government on a complaint which alleges that the State government and the Indian Railways failed to maintain the dignity of the dead in the case of the Balasore train accident
The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023 Balasore triple train accident | Seven railway employees suspended Railways suspend 7 employees, including 3 arrested by CBI, for dereliction of duty leading to triple train crash in Odisha which left 293 dead and over 1,200 injured
The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023 Odisha to make available urban amenities in rural areas Odisha government is all set to implement an ‘Odisha Rural-Urban Transition Policy’ under which basic amenities and infrastructure will be made available in the fast-growing rural areas adjoining the cities.
The Times of India · Jul 10, 2023 Odisha CM approves 'Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha' for Jagannath promotion BHUBANESWAR: The state cabinet headed by chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday approved a new scheme, Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha (our Odisha new Odisha), whose primary objective is to boost rural infrastructure, especially digital connectivity, and promote the Jagannath culture across the state. The government will spend about Rs 4,000…
The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023 Marauding elephants force tribals to flee Odisha’s Kaliapani Tired of repairing houses over and again after raiding elephants leave them damaged, all residents of a small tribal village have fled home and taken shelter in another village in Odisha’s Keonjhar district.
The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023 NCST notice to Odisha govt., RPF chief over attack on migrant worker The notice issued by the NCST, which has been marked to the Chief Secretary of the State, the Director General of Police, Odisha, and the DG of the RPF.
The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023 Singareni to start mining in Naini from Sept. and in three other mines from Dec. Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) has decided to commence coal production in Naini (Odisha) block from this September and in VK, Rompedu opencast and Goleti opencast mines from this December.
The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023 Odisha to saturate recognition of all rights under Forest Right Act in next 2 years The Odisha Government has formally come up with ‘Mo Jungle Jami Yojana’ (My Forestland Scheme) intending to complete recognition of all rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights Act), 2006, (in short FRA, 2006) in the next two years.