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After Vaishnaw’s election to Rajya Sabha, speculation grows about BJD-BJP camaraderie

The camaraderie between the BJP and the BJD was on view in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, with BJD deciding not to put up a third candidate in order to ensure the election of Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, even though the party had the numbers.

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Odisha hikes monthly remuneration of Anganwadi workers to ₹10,000

The new salaries will be effective from October 2023, an official said, adding the state government will spend an additional ₹350 crore annually for the hike.

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EC seeks clarification from Odisha govt, ruling BJD over use of party symbol in govt ads

The Election Commission has sought a clarification from the Odisha government and the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the alleged use of party’s ‘conch’ symbol in advertisements

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Bill Gates arrives in Bhubaneswar, to attend several programmes

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived in the Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar on the night of February 27, and is scheduled to attend several programmes, including one with focus on use of artificial intelligence for farmers

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Odisha writes to NTCA for introduction of tigers in Similipal Tiger Reserve from other landscapes

Odisha government seeks to introduce female tigers in Similipal to combat inbreeding and increase genetic diversity.

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More than 10,000 people have applied for BJD tickets for Lok Sabha, Assembly elections

Over 10,000 people apply for BJD tickets in Odisha for upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.

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Odisha’s tiger estimation indicates presence of 30 tigers in total

Odisha's Forest Department reports a significant increase in tiger population, with 30 adult tigers camera-trapped in the state.

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Dented by land transfer row, Patnaik govt. reaches out to tribals with sops ahead of elections

The Odisha government recently withdrew over 48,000 cases lodged for the violation of excise and forest laws against tribal people, a decision that followed a series of steps taken apparently to woo the community ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls.

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76% of TB patients received payment for nutritional support

Analysis of Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana direct benefit transfer program for TB patients in India, highlighting delays and improvements.

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Odisha approves 27 new industrial projects worth ₹6,134 crore

Odisha approves 27 industrial projects worth Rs 6,134 crore, creating 42,275 jobs across various sectors.

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Odisha cabinet approves extension of farmer incentive scheme by 3 years

Odisha cabinet approves ₹6,029.70 crore budget for KALIA farmer incentive program, benefiting small farmers and agricultural households.

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Ganja seized from suspects in trains from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha

Narcotics Intelligence Bureau CID seizes 41 kg of ganja in Tamil Nadu, intensifying efforts to combat drug trafficking.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asks BJP cadre to reach all beneficiaries before election

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claimed that the BJP has ended the “credibility crisis in politics” created by the Congress and the saffron party has won the trust of people by fulfilling promises.

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Absence of casteism attracts marginalised sections from Odisha district to Kerala, says study

New migration corridor from Odisha to Kerala attracts marginalized communities seeking liberation from caste oppression.

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In Odisha, are the BJP and the BJD foes or frenemies?

The BJP and the BJD have shared a strange relationship in Odisha for about 15 years.

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham collaborates with Odisha government to implement EWS for landslides

Initiative aims to provide advanced information, especially regarding landslides caused by disturbances in the natural stability of a slope.

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Odisha political parties urge ECI to ensure neutrality of government machineries during elections

Political parties in Odisha have urged Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure of neutrality of government machineries during forthcoming General and Assembly elections in the State

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Naveen Patnaik govt. announces cash incentive for 70 lakh SHG members

Odisha government approves cash incentives for self-help group members and creates new posts for data entry operators.

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Odisha CM lays foundation for mega steel project

Odisha Chief Minister lays foundation for JSW Utkal Steel project, bringing significant investment and job opportunities to the region.

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Former Odisha Congress MLA Anshuman Mohanty quits party

Former Odisha Congress MLA Anshuman Mohanty resigns from the party, following another ex-MLA's resignation.

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Rajya Sabha Polls: BJP renominates Union ministers Vaishnaw from Odisha, L Murugan from MP

The BJP on Wednesday named Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and L Murugan its Rajya Sabha candidates from Odisha and Madhya Pradesh respectively. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha polls | Nadda from Gujarat, Chavan from Maharashtra in BJP list, Vaishnaw gets support from BJD as well

Rajya Sabha polls: The Bharatiya Janata Party releases Rajya Sabha nomination list for Madhya Pradesh and Odisha; BJP likely to win four seats

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Speculation rife that Ashwini Vaishnaw may be re-elected to Rajya Sabha with support of BJD

Former legislator Debashish Samantaray and BJD youth wing VP Subhasish Khuntia file nomination for Rajya Sabha election in Odisha.

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In continuing pre-poll bonanza, Odisha announces scholarships for all UG, PG students

In what appears to be a pre-poll bonanza, the Odisha government has announced an annual scholarship for approximately 4,50,000 undergraduate and 32,000 postgraduate students

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Odisha STF arrests person possessing leopard skin from Kandhamal

Odisha’s Special Task Force arrested a person and seized a leopard skin in Kandhamal district. The wildlife criminal identified as Gheneswar Pradhan belonged to Gohibadi village under Dasingbadi police station. During search, a country made pistol was also recovered, apart from the leopard hide.

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