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SC orders more compensation to 2008 Kandhamal Riots victims
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Odisha government to give additional compensation to 2008 Kandhamal communal riot victims who suffered heavy losses in the communal strife. The Supreme Court ruled that the compensation given to 2008…
12-hour Bandh over Ration Card Scam affects normal life in Rayagada
Normal life was thrown out of gear during a 12-hr bandh called by the BJP today in protest against irregularities in the distribution of ration cards under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
The commuters had a very tough time to…
Central Team meets Officials, to visit Nagada Today
The five-member Central fact-finding team of the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has arrived at Odisha yesterday.
The Central team met the officials, reviewed the measures taken by the concerned department.
Today, the team…
Budhia Singh goes to Delhi for Film Promotion
Wonderboy Budhia Singh has gone to New Delhi to promote Viacom18's upcoming movie, 'Budhia Singh: Born to Run", which is slated for release on August 5. His mother Sukanti Singh has accompanied him.
Budhia had gone out of Odisha along…
Odisha Government reduces Bus Fare
The State government has announced today to reduce bus fares in the state under automatic fare revision mechanism following the recent reduction of fuel prices by Rs. 2.01.
The fare of ordinary and express buses have been reduced to 1…
CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Sports Complex at Utkal University
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated Biju Patnaik Sports Complex and two newly constructed hostels at Utkal University premises.
The sports complex has been set up by the Sports Council of Utkal University and the Department…
Odisha to appoint Transgenders as jail Warders
The Odisha government has decided to appoint the members of transgender as jail warders. It has been informed to the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) by the State police.
This is for the first time Odisha government…
Maoists warn Tribals to stop cultivating or leave the Village in Malkangiri
The Maoists have started disrupting the agrarian activities of the poor tribals, who do not support their violent activities, in Malkangiri district of Odisha.
The Naxalites had started to adopt new strategies in Mathili block, bordering…
India Post responds to Complaint on Nabarangpur Post Office
On Friday, retired bank officer Kailash Behera had posted on Facebook how the employees at the Nabrangpur Head Post Office were covering themselves with a plastic cover to seek protection from rain water, thanks a to a leaking roof.
The…
Mahanadi Row: BJD to stage Rail Roko across Odisha on Aug 3
The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has intensified its protests over the issue of construction of barrages by Chhattisgarh Government on Mahanadi River by deciding to hold 'Rail Roko' protests across the state on August 3.
The party will…