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India successfully test-fires Prithvi-II Missile from Chandipur
India today test-fired its indigenously developed Prithvi-II missile by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from the Interim Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur on Wednesday. The test was conducted at about 9.40 AM today.…
CMC seals 10 Kalyan Mandaps in Cuttack following HC’s Directive
The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has launched a massive crackdown on Tuesday, sealing at least 10 Kalyan Mandaps that were running in the city without permission. 9 out of those 10 mandaps come under Lalbag police limits, while one…
Naveen Patnaik is a ‘Zero’ inside Assembly: Narasingha Mishra
Veteran Congress leader and Leader of Opposition, Narasingha Mishra has launched a scathing attack on Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, saying he is a 'Hero' outside, but has turned out to be a 'Zero' inside the assembly.
"The manner in which…
Odisha launches “Green Passage” Scheme for Orphan Students
The Odisha government on Tuesday introduced a special scheme “Green Passage” for orphan students. This scheme will function under the higher education department.
According to this scheme, the orphan students will no need to bear…
Bhasha Andolan Day 34: Odisha Byabasayi Mahasangha joins March
The Bhasha Andolan, Odisha, seeking governance of Odisha in Odia language as per the 1954 Language Act, has entered 35th Day today. But, the government has not so far responded to the demands of the activists.
On the 34th day of Bhasha…
Odisha, Karnataka granted Rs. 2 Cr each for marketing of A–2 Type Milk
Shri Radha Mohan Singh, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister informed that Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has sanctioned Rs. 2 crore each to Odisha and Karnataka for marketing of A2A2 rich milk of…
Congress, BJP and BJD name candidates for CMC By-poll
The BJD on Tuesday announced Tulasi Behera as their candidate for the by-poll in Ward No-21 of Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) scheduled on June 3.
Notably, on Monday Congress and BJP have already announced candidates for the by-poll…
Special Court orders auction of 2 Chit Fund Companies’ Properties
The special court, headed by Additional District Judge Cuttack, dealing with the chit fund cases on Tuesday directed the Additional District Magistrate to sell the properties of Sai Pragati Company and S Virgin Worldwide Concept Ltd and…
9 arrested for attacking media persons covering child marriage
Commissionerate Police today arrested nine accused in connection with brutal attack on media persons, when they were covering a child marriage issue in Khalarda village in Cuttack district. Arrest include the groom’s father and some others…
Jagmohan repair: ASI core committee chairman GC Mitra resigns
Technical Core Committee of Archeological Survey of India (ASI) chief G. C. Mitra resigns from his post who was looking after the supervision and conservation work of Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Talking to the newsperson, Mitra said,…