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Govt cracks Whip; Warring CBI Officers sent on Leave, Nageshwar Rao takes charge
ONI Bureau: In a shocking development, the Cabinet Committee has appointed joint director with CBI M Nageshwar Rao as interim director of the investigative agency with immediate effect.
The ACC headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has…
Action against Abhijit is “politically motivated” to target Baijayant: Kharabela
ONI Bureau: Former Lok Sabha MP and Utkal Bharat President Kharabela Swain came down heavily on Odisha Government accusing it of pursuing a political vendetta against former BJD MP Baijayant Panda in connection with Abhijit Iyer Mitra case.…
Bail Plea rejected; Abhijit Iyer-Mitra sent to Jharpada Jail
ONI Bureau: The SDJM (Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate) Court has rejected the bail plea of Strategic Writer Abhijit Iyer-Mitra and sent him to 14-day judicial custody. Abhijit has been taken to Jharpada Jail after denial of his bail.…
Abhijit Iyer-Mitra arrested by Commissionerate Police
ONI Bureau: The Twin City Commissionerate Police today arrested Delhi-based journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra in connection with case filed at Sahid Nagar Police Station over his derogatory remarks against Odisha, Konark Sun temple and State…
As Diesel gets costlier than Petrol, Dharmendra asks Odisha Govt to slash VAT on Fuel
ONI Bureau: With diesel becoming costlier than petrol in Odisha, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan today blamed State Government for not reducing value added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel.
Pradhan today said…
Bhubaneswar hosts mega Conclave on Capital Goods for Steel Sector
ONI Bureau:The Capital city host a conclave on 'Capital Goods in Steel Sector: Manufacture in India' on Tuesday.
Organised by the Ministry of Steel, the one-day event aimed at promoting domestic capacity and capability building besides…
House Committee asks Abhijit Iyer-Mitra to file affidavit on Nov 2
ONI Bureau: Journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra, who appeared before the House Committee of Odisha Assembly today in breach of privilege case, has been asked to reappear before it on November 2 with an affidavit, informed committee chairman…
6-member expert team leaves for Satkosia to Tranquilize Tigress Sundari
ONI Bureau: A six-member team of experts accompanied by Assistant Conservator of Forests, experts from Bhubaneswar Nandan Kanan, Baripada’s Similipal Tiger Reserve and police personnel has left for Kumuri village in Angul to tranquilise…
Abhijit Iyer Mitra appears before House Committee; apologises for Remarks
ONI Bureau: Abhijit Iyer Mitra on Tuesday deposed before the Odisha Assembly House Committee in connection with his alleged derogatory remarks against State MLAs.
The committee headed by the Leader of Opposition Narasingha Mishra,…
Centre’s decision to enhance contribution to SDRF comes as a big boon for Odisha
ONI Bureau: After the devastation floods in Kerala in July-August 2018, the Modi Government took a major decision in September by enhancing its contribution to State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) from 75% to 90% with effect from April 1,…