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NCST Chairman Oraon to visit Odisha on Sep 2
Bhubaneswar, Aug 31: Dr Rameshwar Oraon, Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is likely to arrive here on September 2 on a four-day visit. He will remain in Odisha till September 5. During his visit, he will be…
Cops under attack near Trahi Achyuta Ashram, Section 144 Imposed
Even though the Commissionerate Police arrested Sura Baba alias Surendra Mishra, Chief of Trahi Achyuta Ashram and his sons under various sections of the IPC, SC/ST Act and Arms Act, the local residents continue to create disturbances in…
Odisha Chief Minister inaugurates Rural Eye Centre in Rayagada
Rayagada, Aug 31: In its endeavor to provide high-quality, low-cost, self-sustaining permanent eye care, L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) opened its 14th rural (secondary) eye centre in Rayagada – the Naraindas & Morbai Budhrani Eye…
Sura Baba, 2 Sons arrested under Various Sections of IPC, SC/ST Act
After hours of questioning, the Commissionerate Police has finally arrested Sura Baba alias Surendra Nath Mishra and his sons - Trilochan Mishra and Biranchi Narayan Mishra at around 10:30 AM today.
Sura Baba is the Chief of Trahi…
42 Cities/Towns identified for Housing for All Scheme in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 31: The government has identified 305 cities and towns across nine states, including 42 in Odisha state for implementing its Housing for All scheme, an official statement said on Sunday. Under this project houses will be…
Sura Baba of Trahi Achyuta Ashram detained along with 2 Sons
Surendra Mishra alias Sura Baba, Chief of Trahi Achyuta Ashram, Jhinti on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, has been detained along with two sons - Trilochan Mishra and Biranchi Narayan Mishra. They were picked up from the Ashram at around 2:30…
Infant Death Row: BJP to gherao 314 Blocks in Odisha on Sept 2
Bhubaneswar, Aug 30: The Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday criticised the state government over the death of at least 49 infants in Sishu Bhawan in Cuttack in the last 10 days.
The party has decided to gherao all…
Clashes at Trahi Achyuta Ashram near Bhubaneswar, 20 Vehicles Burnt
Violent clashes broke out at the Trahi Achyuta Ashram on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, leaving many people injured. The angry mob entered into the Ashram and ransacked the properties. Around 20-25 vehicles were either damaged or burnt. Over…
Christian Population rising in Odisha, grows by 29.39% in 2001-2011
The Christian Population has been on a rise in Odisha. As per the Census 2011, they grew by 29.39%, while Hindu population grew by 13.17%. The following data indicates growth of Christian Population during the period of 2001-2011 in some…
Drought-like Situation looms large in Odisha: Bijoyshree Routray
Bhubaneswar, Aug 29: A drought-like situation looms large in Odisha as the state has received 11.5 percent less rainfall this year, a minister said here on Saturday.It will in all likelihood affect the state's foodgrain production target of…