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Govt orders inspection of all child-care institutions

Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the alleged sexual assault of a minor at a shelter home in Kendrapada, the state government has ordered immediate district-wide inspection of every institution housing children, including unregistered homes, hostels, shelters, orphanages and residential facilities run by government agencies, NGOs,...

Sydney steps to the rhythm of Odisha

SYDNEY: The rich cultural heritage of Odisha recently came alive in Sydney as the Nrityashree Odissi Dance Academy, founded and led by Debashree Das, presented its annual dance event dedicated to Indian classical dance and culture. The event, a celebration of Odissi, showcased the dedication,...

Pratibha Ray

Pratibha Ray honoured with Sahitya Akademi Fellowship

Bhubaneswar: Eminent Odia writer Pratibha Ray was conferred the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Fellowship during a special ceremony held at the Sanskruti Bhavan auditorium here Thursday. Sahitya Akademi President Dr Madhav Kaushik presented the Fellowship plaque to Ray and described her as a “living legend of...

Odisha Investors’ Meet: Rs 8,417 cr investment secured

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Investors’ Meet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) gained further momentum Thursday, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi holding a series of meetings with leaders, investors and industry representatives that resulted in the signing of five MoUs and eight investment intents worth...

Odisha DGP selection: Permission granted on holiday

By Sunit Mishra, OP Bhubaneswar: While the hearing in the Supreme Court regarding the selection of Odisha’s DGP is underway, Raju Ramachandran, the amicus curiae assisting the Apex Court in this matter, submitted a report September 7 to the three-judge bench headed by the Chief...

CM Majhi invites UAE stainless steel firms to invest in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday invited UAE-based stainless steel downstream industry players to invest in Odisha, pitching the state as a key destination for value-added manufacturing, backed by its rich mineral resources, established industrial ecosystem and growing infrastructure. Addressing a high-level roundtable with...

Odisha vigilance arrests two officials over misappropriation of govt funds

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance Department Thursday arrested two government officials in separate cases of alleged misappropriation of funds, an official statement said. The arrested officials have been identified as Chintamani Mallick, former secretary of Juba Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society (PACS) under Belpada block in Balangir...

Mohan Charan Majhi

Won’t allow state to be a smuggling route: CM

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday expressed deep concern over the rescue of five baby orangutans from Ranakatha Reserve Forest in Bhogarai block of Baleshwar district, saying Odisha would never be allowed to become a transit route for the illegal transportation...

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Odisha to receive heavy rainfall due to low-pressure area: IMD

Bhubaneswar: The IMD has forecast heavy rain in 22 districts of Odisha Thursday under the influence of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. The weather office has issued a 'red warning' (take action) for Kalahandi and Kandhamal districts, predicting extremely heavy rainfall. Under...

 

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