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Odisha targets to construct 3 lakh Rural Houses in 2016-17
By Tapan Maharana: The Government of Odisha has set a target to construct 2 lakh 96 thousand houses in the current fiscal. Total financial allocation for this would be about Rs. 3553 crore of which Rs.2217 crore is central allocation,…
NHRC seeks Detailed Report over Japanese Encephalitis Deaths in Malkangiri
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued notice to the Odisha government over the spread of Japanese encephalitis in Malkangiri district due to which 32 children have died in a span of one month.
Taking a suo motu…
Students’ Union Polls: ‘Why I stand For’ Meeting Today
The students’ union elections in colleges across Odisha will be held on October 5, Wednesday. The ‘Why I Stand For' meetings will be held today in all poll-bound colleges and universities in the State.
Under the supervision of faculties…
Japanese Encephalitis claims 29 lives in Malkangiri
Malkangiri district of Odisha is under the grip of Japanese Encephalitis, which has claimed 29 lives in 26 days in the district. And, some critically affected children are undergoing treatment.
In this connection, Health and Family…
Kanhaiya Kumar faces strong protests in Odisha
Former JNU Students Union President Kanhaiya Kumar on Monday visited Odisha to address the Ajaadi Samavesh to mark the completion of 80 years of the All India Student Federation (AISF).
Though the Commissionerate Police have made tight…
Nurses call off Strike after Assurance from MLAs
Odisha Nursing Employees Association withdrew the agitation after the Cuttack Barabati MLA Debashis Samantray and Cuttack-Choudwar MLA Prabhat Biswal assured to inform the State Government about their demands.
Notably, Nurses of all…
BJD’s month-long ‘Jansampark Padyatra’ begins from Oct 2
The ruling BJD started its month-long ‘Jansampark Padyatra’ (peoples’ contact programme) on Sunday to sensitise people about its various developmental initiatives ahead of the panchayat polls.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated…
CM Naveen Patnaik unveils Odisha State Senior Citizens Policy
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced the Odisha State Senior Citizens Policy-2016 on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons.
The Senior Citizens Policy will give emphasis to health care, security, financial…
BJP Leader Shishir Gamang files Police Complaint against Wife
Former Odisha CM Giridhar Gamang's son and BJP's State Secretary Shishir Gamang has filed a police complaint against his wife Monica Bhrara, accusing her of torturing their 10-year-old Son with the help of her "Boyfriend".
According to…
BJD observes Hartal in 7 Southern Dists today over Polavaram issue
The ruling BJD today observed a hartal in seven districts of southern Odisha protesting national project status to Polavaram.
The seven districts are Nabarangpur, Koraput, Malkangiri, Raygada, Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal.
Party…