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Paradip port completes several PPP projects worth over Rs 3K cr: Minister

Paradip Port has been at the forefront in successfully completing several public private partnerships (PPP) projects worth over Rs 3,000 crore recently, said Shantanu Thakur, MoS for ports, shipping and waterways.... read..

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Odisha CM makes aerial survey of flood-affected districts of state, people to get govt aid for next 15 days

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced 15 days of succour for the people of flood-affected villages in Khurudha, Puri, Cuttack, Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur districts.... read..

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Odisha CM conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik took off from Biju Patnaik International Airport here in a helicopter on Thursday and inspected the flood-affected areas through an aerial survey.... read..

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Two killed in landslide in Odisha's Koraput district

Two persons have been killed in landslide in Odisha's Koraput district, the police said on Thursday.... read..

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Odisha flood: Over 4.67L people affected; 60K evacuated

Over 4.67 lakh people in 1,757 villages in 10 districts of Odisha have so far been affected by the flood triggered by rainfall, officials said here on Wednesday.... read..

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Over 4.67 lakh people affected due to floods in Odisha

Over 4.67 lakh people in 1,757 villages in 10 districts of Odisha have been affected so far by the flood situation due to the heavy rainfall in the state, informed Special Relief Commissioner, Pradeep Kumar Jena on Wednesday.... read..

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Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik reviews flood situation, asks officials to be on toes

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday reviewed the flood situation in the state and directed the officials to ensure zero casualty due to flood and that there should be no disruption to normal life.... read..

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'Harnessing four engines of growth, India can imagine 11 per cent growth'

Demographics, manufacturing, exports, and internationalisation are the four engines of India's growth and by overcoming four challenges, it is possible to imagine the country with a growth rate of 11 per cent in the next decade, RBI Deputy Governor Dr. Mi... read..

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Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: Dharmendra Pradhan participates in Bhubaneshwar exhibitions; events held across Odisha

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday participated in an event in Odisha to mark the horrors of India's partition in 1947.... read..

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Many houses submerged in Odisha's Sambalpur as water is released from Hirakud dam after heavy rain

As water was released from the Hirakud dam after heavy rain, about a hundred houses in the vicinity in Odisha's Sambalpur were submerged. The District Magistrate of Sambalpur informed that several relief centres were also started amid the flood-like situa... read..

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Mission Shakti SHGs supplied 30 lakh national flags in Odisha

A representative group of Mission Shakti producer self-help groups (SHGs) on Saturday met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and presented him with a handmade Tricolour as a token of gratitude for reposing faith and entrusting them with the preparation ... read..

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Odisha govt to distribute condoms, pills to newly-married couples

The Odisha government will provide a free kit -- equipped with contraceptives and condoms -- to newlywed couples under a Central government initiative, Mission Parivar Vikas, an official said on Friday.... read..

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Odisha Cabinet approves Rs 2808.39 cr for Millets Mission

Odisha State Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday approved Rs 2808.39 crore for the promotion of millets in the tribal areas of the state.... read..

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Odisha govt to distribute 30 lakh national flags free of cost to people

Odisha Government has decided to distribute the 30 lakh national flag to the people of Odisha free of cost to celebrate the country's 75th anniversary of Independence.... read..

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Minister agrees to allocate 8 lakh houses to Odisha under PMAY

Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh has agreed to allocate additional 8 lakh houses to Odisha under PMAY scheme.... read..

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Odisha cabinet approves 17 major proposals

The state Cabinet Meeting held under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today took 17 major decisions relating to the departments of Agriculture and Farmer's Empowerment, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water, Planning and Convergence, Revenue ... read..

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Odisha approves 10 investment proposals worth Rs 74,620 cr

The Odisha government on Wednesday approved 10 investment proposals worth Rs 74,620.18 crore, which will provide employment opportunities for over 24,000 people in the state, officials said.... read..

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5th Apex Committee Review Meeting on coastal security of Odisha conducted at INS Chilka

The 5th Apex Committee Review Meeting (ACRM) on Coastal Security, co-chaired by Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta CINC ENC and Suresh Chandra Mohapatra Chief Secretary and Chief Development Commissioner, Government of Odisha was conducted at INS Chilka on We... read..

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2.2 kg gold, Rs 1.22 cr cash seized in Odisha during routine check for ganja smuggling

The Excise officials of Odisha have seized gold biscuits weighing 2.2 kg along with Rs 1.22 crore cash during a search operation for smuggling of ganja in Berhampur town of Ganjam district, a police official said on Wednesday.... read..

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Odisha govt approves 10 investment proposals worth Rs 74,620.18 crore

The High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) headed by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved 10 industrial projects worth Rs 74,620.18 crore that would generate employment opportunities for over 24,047 people in the state.... read..

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'Achhe Din' have arrived in Odisha, says Amit Shah

The 'acche din' (good days) have arrived in Odisha with people from the state occupying top posts in the country like never before, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday.... read..

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Odisha: CHSE announces class 12 Art and Vocational studies results

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) Odisha on Monday announced the results of class 12 Art and Vocational studies.... read..

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GST official in Odisha found to own 7 plots, 6 cars, 4 buildings

Odisha Vigilance on Monday unearthed six costly cars, seven plots, four multi-storeyed buildings, and other valuable assets from the possession of Additional Commissioner, GST, Piyush Kanta Pani, officials said.... read..

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Odisha holds investors meet in Ahmedabad to showcase investment opportunities in state

In a continuing effort to be the country's leading investment destination, the Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), hosted an investors' meet in Ahmedabad on Tuesday to showcase th... read..

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Odisha to introduce gender equality programme in over 20,000 govt schools

With an aim to integrate a gender equity curriculum into the syllabus for students across government schools in the state of Odisha, the Department of School and Mass Education, Odisha on Monday announced its partnership with Breakthrough and the Abdul La... read..

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CHSE Odisha announces result of Class XII' Art and Vocational studies

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) Odisha has announced the result of 12th class Art and Vocational studies streams.... read..

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Modi brought politics of performance in place of politics of nepotism: Amit Shah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked to usher in politics of performance in a scenario where politics of nepotism used to be the dominant practice, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday at a book launch event here.... read..

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Mumbai police take three on remand in loan app scam case

The Mumbai Police have taken three fraudsters who were recently arrested by the economic offence wing (EOW) of Odisha crime branch on transit remand, in connection with an illegal loan app scam case, officials said on Sunday.... read..

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Odisha: Union Ministers Amit Shah, Dharmendra Pradhan arrive in Bhubaneswar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan arrived at Bhubaneswar airport on Monday.... read..

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Naveen demands special focus status for Odisha at Niti Aayog meet

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday demanded special focus status for Odisha from the Union government during the Governing Council meeting of Niti Aayog.... read..

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CBI makes two more arrests in Paradip port bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two more persons in connection with the Rs 25 lakh Paradip Port Trust (PPT) bribery case, sources said on Saturday.... read..

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Amit Shah's two-day visit Odisha from Sunday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive in Odisha on a two-day visit on Sunday, a BJP leader said on Saturday.... read..

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Pradhan urges Giriraj to open Awaas portal for inclusion of eligible beneficiaries of Odisha

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday urged his cabinet colleague Giriraj Singh to allow Odisha to migrate the data of eligible beneficiaries from rural housing portal to the Awaas portal.... read..

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Odisha Cong takes out protest march to Raj Bhavan against price hike

The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) on Friday took out a protest march to Raj Bhavan against price hike of essential commodities and unemployment.... read..

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Odisha govt approves 11 investment proposals of Rs 2,253cr

The Odisha government has approved 11 investment proposals worth Rs 2,253.15 crore which will create employment opportunities for 3,817 people, officials said on Thursday.... read..

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Odisha assembly delegation calls on President Murmu

A delegation of Odisha assembly headed by Speaker Bikram Keshari Arukha called on President Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday.... read..

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Odisha Police ASI arrested for taking bribe

An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Odisha Police was arrested on Wednesday on corruption charges, state Vigilance officials said.... read..

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Odisha govt directs universities, colleges to prevent ragging

The Odisha government on Wednesday directed all Universities and Colleges of the state falling under the Higher Education Department to take action against ragging.... read..

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India beat Maldives, book spot in SAFF U20 C'ship final with Bangladesh

A ten-man India U20 booked their slot in the final of the SAFF U20 Championship when they defeated the Maldives in their last league match played at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday.... read..

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Odisha seeks kits for detection of monkeypox virus

The Odisha government on Tuesday urged the Centre to provide kits to the Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar, for detection of the monkeypox virus.... read..

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Odisha: 106 Mechanical Junior Engineers join Water Resources Department

As many as 106 Junior Engineers (Mechanical) joined Water Resources Department, the Odisha Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Tuesday.... read..

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SAFF U-20 Championship: We cannot get complacent, says coach Venkatesh ahead of Maldives clash

India U-20 national football team head coach Shanmugam Venkatesh chose to remain grounded despite a comprehensive victory against Nepal, as the team prepare to take on the Maldives in the SAFF U-20 Championship.... read..

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Diarrhoea claims 17 lives in Odisha: Minister

As many as 17 people have died of diarrhoea in seven districts of Odisha so far, Health Minister Naba Kishore Das told the Assembly on Monday.... read..

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Over 14,000 teachers hired in Odisha in 3 years, says CM Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday attended the orientation programme for 6,891 newly recruited teachers in the state and said that more than 14,000 recruitments have been made in the last three years.... read..

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India pump 8 goals past Nepal in U20 SAFF Championship

Extreme perseverance and an exceptional conversion rate enabled defending champions India U20 register a comprehensive 8-0 victory against Nepal in the ongoing SAFF Championship at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.... read..

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Odisha Health Minister holds review meeting on Monkeypox, says keeping an eye on situation in country

Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das on Saturday held a review meeting on Monkeypox with senior officials and said that the state is taking all necessary steps in view of the virus while also keeping an eye on the situation in the country.... read..

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Jayanarayan Mishra named as new LoP in Odisha Assembly

Four-time MLA and former minister Jayanarayan Mishra will be the new Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Odisha Legislative Assembly, the BJP announced on Saturday.... read..

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SAFF U-20: Win against Sri Lanka provides team with confidence, says Head coach Venkatesh Shanmugam

The India U-20 national team will look to build on their win against Sri Lanka to carry the momentum forward in their next match against Nepal in the SAFF U-20 Championship which kicks off at 7 pm on Sunday at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.... read..

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India U20 pump 8 goals past Nepal in SAFF Championship

Extreme perseverance and an exceptional conversion rate enabled defending champions India U20 to register a comprehensive 8-0 victory against Nepal U20 in the ongoing SAFF U20 Championship at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.... read..

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ED attaches assets worth Rs 3.92 cr of ex-Odisha MLA, media firm

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 3.92 crore of former Odisha MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal and a media company under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in a ponzi scam case, officials said on Saturday.... read..

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SAFF U-20 Championship: India registers first win defeating Sri Lanka 4-0

A dominant India U-20 registered their first victory in the ongoing SAFF U-20 Championship when they beat Sri Lanka U20 4-0 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday.... read..

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