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Pradhan, other Odisha MPs meet Prakash Javadekar over Simlipal forest fire

Days after a fire devastated the Similipal forest division in Odisha, Pradhan and other MPs from the state met Prakash Javadekar, demanding his intervention in the issue of forest fires in the state

Odisha govt claims no loss of life in Similipal forest fire

The Odisha government on Wednesday claimed that there was no loss of life in the Similipal National Park fire, which has been raging for around a week and spreading to newer areas.

Odisha changes school timings for classes 9-12 due to hot weather forecast

Keeping in view the IMD forecast of possible hot weather across Odisha during the summer, the Odisha government on Tuesday revised the school timings, an official notification issued by the School and Mass Education (S&ME) department said. According to a notification, the school timings for the students of Class 9 and 11 will be from 7 am to 9 am and for Class 10 and 12 from 8 am to 12 pm. Earlier School and Mass Education Minister S R Dash had said that the government was reviewing the situation and the school timings. Earlier, the school timing was from 7 am to 1 pm, the notification said.

Odisha exempts 7-day quarantine for RRB candidates from high-risk states

The admit cards for the candidates have been issued much earlier, the RRB said

Odisha to host Indian Women's League football, dates to be announced later

Odisha will host the Indian Womens League (IWL), but the dates will be announced later, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Sunday

Covid-19: Odisha govt allows operas & open air theatres with a ceiling

The Odisha government has allowed holding of operas and shows in open air theatres subject to a ceiling of 2,000 persons, in its March guideline issued to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state. The government has also allowed social congregations on the occasion of marriage and funeral with a maximum of 500 persons with adherence to the COVID-19 safety measures. The local authorities will verify whether the COVID safety measures are being followed. Seeking permission of the local authorities will be mandatory for organizers to hold marriage, large gatherings, social, and religious functions and jatra shows, the order issued by the Special Relief Commissioner said. Also, District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners were directed to demarcate the containment zones in accordance with the guidelines of MoHFW, Government of India and H&FW Department of the Government of Odisha. The SRC office issued the detailed guidelines for the month of March where it is ...

Odisha CM Patnaik urges bankers to increase credit flow to farmers

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik urged banks to expedite the process of credit disbursement to farmers, self-help groups and MSMEs to help them overcome financial constraint arising out of Covid-19 crisis

Biz establishments remain shut in Odisha to protest against fuel price hike

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) observed the 12-hour shutdown in protest against Goods and Services Tax (GST), hike in fuel price and e-way bill

Politicisation of all crimes, govt actions threaten peace: Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Saturday hit out at politicisation of all crimes and actions of an elected government

Odisha alerts districts on possible spike of coronavirus cases

Naveen Patnaik government Friday asked all district authorities to strictly implement pandemic appropriate behaviour even as the state reported a significant drop in the daily new positive cases

Bengaluru: 21-year-old activist arrested for sharing Thunberg's 'toolkit'

Disha Ravi was arrested by a Cyber Cell team of the Delhi Police from Bengaluru on Saturday, a senior police officer said

Congress calls for 7-hour Odisha bandh on Feb 15 over rising fuel prices

The Congress gave a call for a seven-hour Odisha shutdown on February 15 to protest against the rising prices of petrol and diesel.

Bath fittings firm Watertec to set up plants in Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu

On the way forward, the company is targeting around Rs 1,400 crore in revenue, including 10 per cent from exports, by 2023-24. This translates to around 30 per cent growth

Jindal Stainless chalks out Rs 2,000-3,000 cr capex plan for next 2-3 yrs

Currently, Jindal Stainless' Odisha plant has a capacity of 1.1 million tonnes, while its Hisar plant is a 0.8 million tonne specialised product division

IMD issues warning on continuance of chilly weather in 8 Odisha districts

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a fresh warning on continuance of chilly weather in eight other districts in next 24 hours

108 new cases push Odisha's Covid tally to 334,958, 1,224 more inoculated

Odisha's coronavirus tally mounted to 3,34,958 on Saturday as 108 more people tested positive for the infection

Odisha puts 23 investment projects on fast track, govt sets new timeline

Mohapatra told the concerned departments to "adhere to the timeline scrupulously", it said

Odisha eyes medals at 2021 Khelo India Games, to support state's new talent

Odisha will make all efforts to extend absolute support to its sportspersons who are aiming to qualify and win medals in the 2021 Khelo India Youth Games at Panchkula in Haryana.

Odisha attracts Rs 1.25 trn investment proposals during COVID-19: Patnaik

Odisha has received investment proposals worth over Rs 1.25 lakh crore since February 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic situation, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Friday.

NGT forms committee to look into plea alleging illegal mining in Odisha

The National Green Tribunal has formed a committee to look into a plea alleging illegal mining and stone crushing in Odisha