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Governor returns Odisha Police Bill-2015
Bhubaneswar, Nov 5: In a setback to the BJD-led Odisha government, Governor S.C. Jamir has returned the Odisha Police Bill-2015 passed by the state assembly during the monsoon session this year.
The governor asked the home department to…
Odisha urges Centre for early sanction of Road Projects
Bhubaneswar, Nov 5: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday urged the Centre to sanction 24 road projects in the left wing extremism (LWE) affected districts of the state.
In a letter to union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Patnaik…
BJP demands Magisterial Inquiry into Farmers’ Deaths in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Nov 5: Holding Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik responsible for the death of drought-hit farmers in Odisha, the BJP on Thursday demanded a magisterial probe into farmers' suicides.
"The government should write to the Chief…
OMFED to launch Rasagolla and Gulab Jamun in Tin Boxes
Bhubaneswar, Nov 5: The Orissa State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited (OMFED), Odisha state-run milk supplier and a leading dairy company, is all set to launch traditional Odia desserts – Rasagolla and Gulab Jamun.
These…
Odisha Government likely to extend Gajbhiye’s Suspension
Bhubaneswar, Nov 5: Odisha government is likely to extend the suspension of Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and former Kendrapada Superintendent of Police (SP) Satish Gajbhiye. In this regard, a high-level meeting was held on Wednesday…
Odisha inks MoU with Railways for Train Connectivity to 7 Districts
Bhubaneswar, Nov 4: In a significant development, Odisha government has signed MoU with Railways Ministry to bring railway connectivity to seven districts in the state. The seven districts - Boudh, Deogarh, Kandhamal, Kendrapara,…
AT Chit Fund Scam: SC grants Bail to Preeti Bhatia
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, Nov 4: The Supreme Court on Wednesday graned bail to Preeti Bhatia, who was arrested by the CBI on October 14 last year for her alleged links with Artha Tatwa (AT) Group and multi-crore chit fund scam.
On March 16,…
40 Families abandon their Homes due to Maoists Threat
Malkangiri, Nov 4: In a major setback to anti-naxal movement in Malkangiri district, as many as 40 families have abandoned their homes due to threat from Maoists. As per the reports, 40 families of Kanaguda village under Kalimela block left…
Officials seize Deer Horns, Wild Animals from Jeypore Ashram
Jeypore, Nov 4: Police and forest officials conducted raids at Tofani Baba Ashram in Jeypore sub-division on Wednesday. During the raid at ashram located at Sauraguda in Jeypore police jurisdiction, the officials seized deer horns,…
Ministers’ Boudh Visit: Odisha Police arrest 15 BJP Leaders
Boudh, Nov 4: Odisha police arrested as many as 15 BJP leaders for protesting against the visit of ministers to Boudh district on Wednesday. The saffron party workers protested against the visit of the Ministers Debi Prasad Mishra and…