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Villagers kill Old Man for suspected Sorcery
Gajapati, Oct 14: In a shocking incident, an old man was allegedly killed by villagers suspecting him of practicing witchcraft. According to reports, the incident took place at Badama Singh village in Gajapati district. In the incident,…
Odisha to form Panel for Paradip Refinery Project
Bhubaneswar, Oct 13: The Odisha government will set up a committee to lay down a roadmap for a downstream petrochemical complex and review of fiscal incentives for the 15-million tonnes oil refinery project at Paradip.
This was decided…
Odisha Human Rights Commission seeks Report on Farmer Suicides
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14: The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Tuesday asked the state government to submit within four weeks a report over the alleged farmer suicides in the state.
Hearing a petition over suicides of farmers due to…
People demand Judicial Magistrate First Class Court at Lanjigarh
Bhawanipatna, Oct 13: As many as 2000 people of Lanjigarh joined staged dharna followed by a rally here today demanding setting up Judicial Magistrate First Class Court at Lanjigarh.
They staged dharna under the aegis of ‘Proposed…
Odisha Government to renovate Hydropower Projects
Bhubaneswar, Oct 13: With Odisha facing acute power shortage resulting in power cuts, the state government on Tuesday decided to renovate the hydropower projects with an investment of around Rs.888 crore.
A meeting headed by Chief…
Odisha Minister launches 104 Health Helpline in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Oct 13: After the 102 and 108 services, Odisha, today launched 104 Health Helpline in partnership with Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd, a professional ambulance service provider. The launch took place at the 104 Call Centre operated by…
Odisha Tourism: Three Lighthouses yet to be developed
Bhubaneswar, Oct 13: Odisha government has been focusing on the tourism sector of late. There are many tourist destinations in the state with highest tourist footfall. And, the three lighthouses in the state could become best tourist…
Utkal Chemists’ and Druggists’ Association to join Strike on Oct 14
Bhubaneswar, Oct 13: Under the aegis of Utkal Chemists’ and Druggists’ Association around 20,000 chemists in the Odisha will go on strike on October 14 opposing the online sale of medicines.
The association has extended its support to…
Dreaded Maoist Siba Reddy arrested by AP Police
Malkangiri, Oct 13: Siba Reddy, a top Maoist leader, was arrested by Andhra Pradesh police today near Ettapaku village. The injured ultra was under going treatment when he was arrested by the police from a house in the village. Acting on a…
156 Maoist Supporters surrender in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, Oct 13: As many as 156 Maoist supporters in the district have surrendered before police on Monday afternoon here. The supporters belong to Badaliguda and Darabaguda villages surrendered before the police in the presence of SP…