Odisha

Baripada: Continuous rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system has disrupted normal life in several parts of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, with roads submerged, a bridge washed away and several areas cut off from the rest of the…
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Puri: The district police has achieved a major breakthrough in the murder of a minor boy in Chilika Lake area of Krushnaprasad on August 11, arresting 18 people, including the alleged prime accused, Ganesh Das. All the arrested persons…
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Baleshwar: Odisha's Baleshwar town has been severely affected by incessant rain under the influence of an active well-marked low-pressure system. The town recorded 137 mm of rainfall by 5:30 AM on Thursday, leading to extensive…
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Koraput: A 16-year-old boy died after being struck by lightning while reportedly using a mobile phone during a thunderstorm in Darengaba village under Nandapur block in Koraput district on Wednesday evening. The deceased has been…
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Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to the State’s agricultural infrastructure and rural economy, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved two major schemes under Water Resources department with a combined financial outlay of over Rs 12,847…
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Bhubaneswar: Two key schemes under Women and Child Development department received a five-year extension from the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday. The decisions involve continuing the Jashoda initiative along with its Ashirbad sub-scheme, as…
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Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at facilitating compassionate appointments, the State Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Odisha Civil Services (Rehabilitation Assistance) Rules-2026. The new rules replace the existing Odisha Civil Services…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Wednesday approved key amendments to the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy (OREP), 2022. The decision aims to boost renewable energy development, improve…
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Bhubaneswar: In a major move to transform Odisha into an advanced tech hub, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the third amendment to the Odisha Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy. Aimed at expanding the State’s…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will launch the OSWAS 3.0 project to further strengthen good governance through digital transformation. The State Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Wednesday approved the tender for…
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