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Orissa

Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha to introduce fish products in nutrition programme

November 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) Odisha is all set to introduce, on a pilot basis in Mayurbhanj district, fish products in

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National Orissa Politics 

BJD continues to lead in Odisha bypolls

November 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidates continued to lead in the counting of votes polled in

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National Orissa Politics 

BJD leading in Odisha bypolls

November 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is leading as counting of votes for bypolls to Balasore

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha bypolls: Counting amid Covid-19 guidelines

November 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (IANS) Elaborate arrangements have been made for the counting of votes polled in the Balasore and Tirtol

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha Congress holds tractor rally against farm laws

November 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (IANS) The Odisha unit of Congress on Monday organised a mega tractor rally protesting against the new

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Art/Culture/Books National Orissa Politics 

Sand sculpture in Odisha hails Biden, Harris win

November 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 (IANS) Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a 25-feet sand sculpture to mark the election victory

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Education Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Politics 

No cut in post-matric scholarship for SC, ST students: Odisha

November 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday directed that there would be no change in the

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Football Orissa Sports 

Steven Taylor new captain of Odisha FC for 2020-21 ISL

November 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (IANS) Defender Steven Taylor has been named as captain of Odisha Football Club for the 2020-21 season

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s Covid cases cross 3 lakh-mark

November 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (IANS) The total Covid-19 caseload in Odisha crossed the three lakh-mark while the death toll surpassed the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Brown sugar valued at Rs 1 cr seized in Odisha

November 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (IANS) Odisha Crime Branch STF has seized over 1 kg brown sugar valued at around Rs 1

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Education National Orissa 

Schools to remain closed in Odisha till Dec 31

November 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 6 (IANS) All schools in Odisha will remain closed till December 31, informed the School and Mass Education

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

Gagan Narang-backed 10m shooting range opened

November 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) A 10metre shooting range at Kalinga Stadium, set up by the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation

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National Orissa Religion 

Redevelopment of Puri Swargadwar by March 2021

October 24, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (IANS) The redevelopment work of Swargadwar crematorium project in Puri will be completed by March 2021, said

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

68 gamblers arrested in Odisha

October 24, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (IANS) The Odisha police busted 14 gambling dens and arrested 68 gamblers in Ganjam district, an official

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National Orissa Politics 

Campaign gains momentum for bypolls in Odisha

October 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) The campaign for the bypolls to Balasore and Tirtol Assembly constituencies in Odisha has gained momentum

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha starts preparation of database for Covid-19 vaccination

October 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday initiated the process for the preparation of a database of healthcare

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

1,793 new corona cases in Odisha, death toll crosses 1,200-mark

October 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) Even as coronavirus cases in Odhisha continued to show a declining trend, the state’s death toll

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Heavy rainfall forecast in Odisha, districts put on alert

October 22, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 22 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday said it has alerted all district Collectors to remain alert as

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Hyderabad floods: Odisha govt makes Rs 5 cr donation

October 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced to contribute Rs 5 crore for relief efforts

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha reports 43.5% decline in road fatalities during lockdown

October 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) Odisha has registered a 43.5 percent decline in deaths due to road mishaps in the four

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha govt suspends officer over stone quarry blast

October 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday suspended a tehsildar in Rayagada district in connection with a blast

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa Politics 

Odisha forms task force to reduce man-animal conflict

October 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 20 (IANS) The Odisha government has constituted a state-level task force to prepare a master plan for the

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Take pledge to prevent Covid-19 during festive season: Odisha CM

October 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 20 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday urged the people to take a pledge to be

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha witnesses declining trend in Covid cases

October 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 20 (IANS) The Covid-19 positive cases continue to show a declining trend in Odisha as the state recorded

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Defence/Security National Orissa Terrorism 

Maoist explosive dump unearthed in Odisha

October 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 19 (IANS) A joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Odisha Police’s District Voluntary Force

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM launches portal for electricity consumer service

October 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 19 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched the ‘Mo Bidyut’ portal and mobile app for

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National Orissa Politics 

BJD MP seeks breach of privilege proceedings against OTV

October 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 19 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Chandrani Murmu on Monday requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to

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National Orissa Politics 

Jay Panda’s Pakistan analogy kicks up controversy

October 18, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) national vice-president Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda on Sunday landed himself in a controversy

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Education Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

NEET success: Odisha NGO helps poor students build careers and lives

October 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 17 (IANS) Odisha-based NGO Zindagi Foundation has once again helped 19 more medical aspirants hailing from poor families

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Education Human Interest/Society National Orissa Politics 

I put pandemic time to good use: NEET 2020 topper

October 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 17 (IANS) Odisha’s Soyeb Aftab, who has created history by scoring 100 per cent in National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

India conducts another night trial of Prithvi-II missile

October 16, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (IANS) India on Friday successfully conducted another night trial of indigenously-developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II ballistic missile from a

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Rs 22,267 cr allocated to Odisha to help fight Covid-19: Pradhan

October 16, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said an aid package of Rs 22,267.66 crore has

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National Orissa Politics 

Birthday wishes pour in as Naveen Patnaik turns 75

October 16, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (IANS) Birthday wishes poured in from all quarters for Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik as he turned 75

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha’s motor vehicle revenue picks up 31%

October 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (IANS) The Odisha government has collected Rs 117 crore motor vehicle revenue in the month of September

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Two arrested for raping minor girl for 22 days in Odisha

October 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (IANS) The Odisha Police have arrested two persons in the alleged gang rape of a 15-year-old girl

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Odisha to arm disaster fighting units with tech, training

October 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (IANS) Considering the intensity and frequency of natural disasters in the state, the Odisha government has decided

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Private bus fined Rs 5.82L in Odisha

October 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (IANS) The Odisha Transport Department has imposed a fine of Rs 5.82 lakh on a private bus

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

Odisha to sponsor national rugby teams for next 3 years (Ld)

October 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (IANS) The Odisha government and the Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU) on Tuesday signed an agreement to

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Human Interest/Society National Orissa Politics Technology 

Odisha CM’s scheme for drinking water direct from the tap

October 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday virtually launched the ‘Sujal- Drink from Tap Mission’, a first-of-its-kind

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Over 1,054 quintals of cannabis seized in Odisha this year: DGP

October 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (IANS) Over 1,054 quintals of ‘ganja’ or cannabis has been seized in Odisha by various state agencies

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National Orissa Politics 

Congress announces candidates for bypolls in Odisha

October 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (IANS) The Congress on Monday announced its candidates for bye-elections to Balasore Sadar and Tirtol Assembly constituencies

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National Orissa Politics 

Former Odisha Assembly Speaker Sarat Kar passes away

October 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (IANS) Former Odisha Assembly Speaker Sarat Kumar Kar passed away at a private hospital here on Monday.

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National Orissa Politics 

BJD declares candidates for bypolls in Odisha

October 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday declared its party candidates for the by-elections to Balasore

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha tells Collectors to remain alert for heavy downpour

October 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday issued an advisory to all District Collectors, asking them to remain

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Puri beach gets ‘Blue Flag’ tag

October 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (IANS) The Golden beach in Puri has been accorded the prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ certification by FEE Denmark.

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Education National Orissa Politics 

Pradhan seeks to repeal Odisha Universities (Amendment) Bill 2020

October 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan once again on Saturday requested the Centre to repeal the Odisha

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s Covid toll crosses 1,000-mark

October 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (IANS) The Covid-19 toll breached the 1,000-mark in Odisha after 15 more corona patients died of the

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Football Orissa Sports 

Midfielder Cole Alexander signs two-year deal with Odisha FC

October 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (IANS) Odisha FC on Saturday announced that they have signed South African midfielder Cole Alexander on a

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National Orissa Politics 

BJP MP violated Covid norms, Odisha tells Centre

October 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 9 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday drew the Centre’s attention to the alleged violation of Covid-19 guidelines

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt approves investment projects worth Rs 1,851 cr

October 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 9 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday approved five industrial projects to the tune of Rs 1851.96 crore

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM launches industrial projects worth over Rs 8,790cr

October 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday launched 12 industrial projects worth a combined investment of

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Religion 

Odisha govt initiates process for reopening of major temples

October 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday asked major temple administrations of the state under endowment to prepare

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

96-year-old freedom fighter defeats Covid in Odisha

October 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (IANS) A 96-year-old freedom fighter has defeated Covid-19 in Odisha. Loknath Nayak, who was under treatment at

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Explosion at fuel pump near Raj Bhawan in Odisha, several injured

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (IANS) Several persons were injured after a major fire broke out at a fuel station near Raj

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports 2,995 new Covid cases

October 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (IANS) Odisha has reported as many as 2,995 new Covid-19 cases and 18 deaths in the last

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National Orissa Politics 

BJP vs BJD? Jay Panda’s wife booked, she blames Patnaik

October 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 (IANS) The family of former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) lawmaker turned BJP Vice President Jay Panda, who

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports 2,673 more corona cases, 16 deaths

October 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 (IANS) Odisha reported 2,673 more coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the state’s total tally

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Youth loots banks taking cue from Youtube, repays loan in Odisha

October 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (IANS) Odisha Police have arrested a 25-year-old man, who robbed two banks of Rs 12 lakh in

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha to start Fevipiravir therapy for Covid patients in home isolation

October 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to start Fevipiravir therapy for Covid-19 patients in home isolation, an

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Covid-19: Odisha crosses 2 lakh recoveries

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) The number of recovered COVID-19 patients crossed 2 lakh in Odisha after 4,108 patients recuperated from

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National Orissa Politics 

BJD MLA Pradeep Maharathy passes away

October 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Pipili MLA Pradeep Maharathy passed away at a private

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National Orissa Politics 

Covid-19: Dharmendra Pradhan donates plasma

October 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday donated blood plasma for the treatment of serious Covid-19

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National Orissa Politics 

MSP will never be discontinued: Dharmendra Pradhan

October 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan, on Saturday said that the minimum support

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

India test-fires nuclear-capable Shaurya missile

October 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) India successfully test-fired an advanced version of Shaurya missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead from

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Ruckus in Odisha Assembly as Cong raises Hathras issue

October 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) Pandemonium prevailed in the Odisha Assembly on Saturday as the opposition Congress lawmakers voiced protest over

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Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa 

Orissa HC’s normal functioning suspended till Nov 20

October 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Cuttack, Oct 2 (IANS) Normal functioning of the Orissa High Court will remain suspended till November 20 in view of

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Religious places, cinema halls to remain closed in Odisha

October 1, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday said places of worship, cinema halls and entertainment complexes will remain

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Youth attempts to kill mother near Odisha Assembly

October 1, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (IANS) Tension ran high near the Odisha Assembly here after a youth held his mother hostage at

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National Orissa 

Covid-19: Odisha govt caps entry of visitors to zoos

September 30, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday issued guidelines for reopening of zoos and deer parks as it

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

India successfully test-fires BrahMos missile

September 30, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (IANS) India on Wednesday successfully test-fired an extended- range supersonic cruise missile BrahMos with an indigenous booster

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Deputy Collector held for torturing wife in Odisha

September 29, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 29 (IANS) A Deputy Collector posted in Odisha’s Boudh district has been arrested for allegedly torturing his wife,

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha Assembly session begins, CM attends through videoconference

September 29, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 29 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday convened for its Monsoon Session, with members seated as per the

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National Orissa Politics 

15 MLAs test Covid positive in Odisha

September 28, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (IANS) At least 15 MLAs including Deputy Speaker Rajanikant Singh and three ministers have tested positive for

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt aims to convert slums into ideal colonies

September 28, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced that all the slums across the state will

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National Orissa Politics 

Tourist spots to reopen in Odisha in October

September 27, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 27 (IANS) Tourist destinations across Odisha will be reopened for the public in October, said state Tourism Minister

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha man arrested for manufacturing fake Covid-19 vaccine

September 26, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (IANS) A man was arrested in Odisha’s Bargarh district on charges of manufacturing a dubious vaccine for

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha records all-time high Covid-19 cases

September 26, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (IANS) Odisha recorded its biggest single-day spike of 4,356 Covid-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours,

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National Orissa Politics 

Naveen urges Centre to accord classical status to Odissi music

September 25, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has requested the Centre to accord classical status to Odissi music

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National Orissa Politics 

Farmers stage protests in Odisha against farm Bills

September 25, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (IANS) Farmers across Odisha on Friday staged protests against the passage of the contentious firm Bills by

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

With 4,208 new cases, Odisha’s Covid-19 tally breaches 2L mark

September 25, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (IANS) Odisha’s Covid-19 tally breached the 2 lakh-mark with the detection of 4,208 fresh cases in the

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National Orissa 

Odisha records highest single-day Covid positive, death cases

September 24, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (IANS) Odisha has registered the highest single-day spike of 4340 Covid-19 positive cases and a record 16

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National Orissa Politics 

Former Odisha Minister Matlub Ali passes away

September 24, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (IANS) Former Odisha Minister and senior Congress leader Shaikh Matlub Ali passed away on Thursday, family sources

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National Orissa Politics 

Electricity consumers in Odisha to pay more from Oct 1

September 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) Electricity consumers in Odisha will have to pay more as the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC)

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha discourages Covid-19 test after death

September 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) The Odisha government has directed hospitals not to conduct Covid-19 test of deceased patients, said an

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Mandatory help desks at Odisha Covid hospitals on patients’ condition

September 22, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 22 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday made it mandatory for all hospitals treating Covid-19 patients to have

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Odisha urges Centre to defer coal block auction by 3 months

September 22, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 22 (IANS) The Odisha government has requested the Centre to defer the coal block auction process by three

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Tata Steel Mining starts operations at Sukinda chromite mine in Odisha

September 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (IANS) Tata Steel Mining Limited (TSML) on Monday commenced operations at its Sukinda chromite mine in Odisha.

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Fire breaks out at Covid hospital in Odisha

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (IANS) A fire broke out at the dedicated Sadguru Covid Hospital at Jagatpur in Odisha’s Cuttack on

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha records highest 1-day spike of 4,330 Covid cases

September 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 20 (IANS) Odisha has reported 4,330 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: We’ve to be at our best this season, says Odisha FC coach

September 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 20 (IANS) Odisha FC Head Coach Stuart Baxter has said that the team needs to be on its

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Education National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt to develop technical institutions into centres of excellence

September 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (IANS) The Odisha government has initiated the process for developing technical institutions like ITIs and polytechnics into

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s Covid-19 tally crosses 1.75 lakh mark

September 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (IANS) Odisha’s Covid-19 tally touched 1,75,550 as 4,209 more people tested positive for the infection while the

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

No ban on referral of Covid patients to twin cities: Odisha govt

September 16, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday clarified that there is no ban on referral of Covid patients

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC sign former Newcastle star Taylor

September 16, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (IANS) Odisha FC has agreed terms with English defender Steven Taylor for a one-year deal with an

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports highest spike of 4,270 Covid-19 cases

September 16, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (IANS) Odisha has reported the highest single-day spike of 4,270 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24

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Education National Orissa Politics 

Dharmendra opposes amendment to Odisha Universities Act

September 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 15 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister on Tuesday opposed the Odisha Universities Amendment Ordinance 2020 and sought intervention of

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Odisha Cabinet nod for proposal to amend state GST Act

September 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 15 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to amend the Odisha Goods and Services Tax

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National Orissa Politics 

Monsoon session of Odisha Assembly to begin on Sep 29

September 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (IANS) The monsoon session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly is scheduled to begin from September 29 with

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha Minister tests corona positive, 7th such case in state

September 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (IANS) Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash said on Monday that he and his

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports highest spike of 4,198 corona cases

September 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (IANS) Odisha registered 4,198 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, its highest single-day spike so

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National Orissa Politics 

BJD to support NDA nominee for RS Deputy Chair’s post

September 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced his party’s

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Cinema/Showbiz National Orissa Politics 

Versatile Odia film actor Ajit Das passes away

September 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 13 (IANS) Veteran Odia film actor Ajit Das passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital here

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

3,913 new corona cases in Odisha, total over 1.5 lakh

September 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 13 (IANS) Odisha’s coronavirus cases crossed the 1.5 lakh-mark as it reported 3,913 more cases in the last

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National Orissa Politics 

Pradhan urges Odisha CM to implement NDHM, Ayushman Bharat

September 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 12 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reiterated his request to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to implement

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC ropes in Aussie defender Jacob Tratt

September 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) Odisha FC on Friday announced that the club has secured the services of Australian centre-back Jacob

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha Minister Swain tests positive for Covid-19

September 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) Odisha’s Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain on Friday said that he has

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha announces Rs 300 cr package for flood-hit farmers

September 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a special package of Rs 300 crore for

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha launches welfare scheme for sanitation workers

September 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday launched Garima, a first-of-its-kind statewide scheme for the safety

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

3,996 new corona cases in Odisha, another Minister tests +ive

September 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) As many as 3,996 more persons, including a Minister, tested coronavirus positive in the last 24

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National Orissa Religion 

Odisha govt issues guidelines for puja celebrations

September 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) Ahead of the festive season, the Odisha government on Thursday said there will be no public

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National Orissa Politics 

Nitish seeks BJD’s support for RS Deputy Chairman’s post

September 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday spoke to his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik seeking the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Two jawans killed in gunfight with Maoists in Odisha

September 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) Two Special Operation Group (SOG) jawans were killed in an exchange of fire with the Maoists

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha records highest single-day spike of 3,991 Covid-19 cases

September 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) Odisha recorded its highest single-day spike of 3,991 new Covid-19 cases, taking the state’s infection tally

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National Orissa Politics 

3 special trains to run from Odisha for migrant workers rejoining workplace

September 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 9 (IANS) Three pairs of special trains will start running from September 12 to facilitate the migrant workers

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Defence/Security National Orissa Terrorism 

4 Maoists gunned down, one jawan injured in Odisha

September 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 9 (IANS) At least four Maoists were gunned down during an exchange of fire with the security personnel

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

3,490 new corona cases in Odisha, recoveries over 1 lakh

September 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (IANS) Even as Odisha reported 3,490 new coronavirus cases, its total recoveries crossed the one lakh-mark, the

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National Orissa Politics 

Pradhan seeks resumption of Shramik Special trains from Odisha

September 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (IANS) Union Petroleum and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Railway Minister Piyush Goyal for the resumption

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha Minister Panigrahi tests corona positive

September 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 (IANS) Odisha Tourism Minister Jyoti Prakash Panigrahi has tested coronavirus positive. Panigrahi is the fourth Minister to

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s record single-day spike of 3,861 corona cases

September 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 (IANS) Odisha reported a record single-day spike of 3,861 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Politics 

BJD MP files divorce petition against actress wife in Delhi court

September 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 (IANS) Odia film actor and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Anubhav Mohanty has filed a divorce petition

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC Foundation Day celebrated online

September 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 6 (IANS) Bhubaneswar-based Indian Super League (ISL) club Odisha FC celebrated its first Foundation Day on Sunday via

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Defence/Security Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

Odisha: BSF saves ailing woman’s life in Maoist belt (IANS Special)

September 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 6 (IANS) Stepping beyond their mandated duty responsibilities, troops of India’s border guarding force BSF saved the life

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha records highest single-day spike of 3,810 corona cases

September 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 6 (IANS) Odisha recorded its highest single-day spike of 3,810 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking

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National Orissa Politics 

BJD MP in trouble after actress wife levels domestic violence charge

September 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 5 (IANS) BJD’s Kendrapara MP Anubhav Mohanty has landed in trouble after his wife and Odia film actress

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Minor girl gang-raped during lockdown in Odisha

September 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 5 (IANS) A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped by seven persons, including three police personnel and two persons

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

4-ft-long snake rescued from Odisha bank’s strong room

September 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 5 (IANS) Employees of a bank here were in for a shock when they found that a 4-feet-long

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM announces ex-gratia for kin of deceased in Chhattisgarh accident

September 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha BJP MLA arrested for thrashing engineer, released on bail

September 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 4 (IANS) Odisha BJP legislator Prakash Soren was arrested on Friday for allegedly thrashing an Integrated Tribal Development

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Odisha to set up Bulk Drug Park at Gopalpur

September 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 4 (IANS) The Odisha government has initiated steps for setting up a Bulk Drug Park at Gopalpur in

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha man arrested for hate posts against PM, Yogi

September 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 4 (IANS) A man from Odisha’s Cuttack district has been arrested on charges of posting hate messages against

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa Politics 

Odisha plans river cruises to promote tourism sector

September 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 3 (IANS) The Odisha government is planning to start river cruises on select water bodies under Public-Private Partnership

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Another Odisha Minister tests positive for Covid-19

September 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 3 (IANS) Odisha Handloom and Textile Minister Padmini Dian has tested positive for Covid-19. The Minister on Thursday

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Education National Orissa 

Odisha brings all universities under one Act

September 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 2 (IANS) To bring all universities under one Act, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the promulgation of

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha clears investment proposals of Rs 3205.67 crore

September 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday approved seven investment proposals worth Rs 3205.67 crore, which is likely

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Education National Orissa 

Odisha govt urges UGC to extend UG, PG exams deadline

September 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday requested the University Grants Commission (UGC) to extend the deadline for

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC sign experienced Brazilian forward Marcelinho

September 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 2 (IANS) Odisha FC on Wednesday announced that the club had secured the services of experienced Brazilian footballer

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

19 kg ivory seized in Odisha, 3 arrested

September 1, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 1 (IANS) Forest officials in Odisha’s Keonjhar district have seized 14 elephant tusks weighing around 19 kilogram. Three

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha registers over 500 Covid deaths

September 1, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 1 (IANS) Covid-19 toll in Odisha crossed the 500-mark as 11 more people succumbed to the virus in

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National Orissa Politics 

Mukherjee will be remembered for forging consensus on national issues: Patnaik

August 31, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS) Condoling the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday said

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM announces assistance for flood-affected people

August 31, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced emergency assistance to alleviate the plight of the

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Odisha Agriculture Minister tests positive for Covid-19

August 31, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS) Odisha Agriculture and Higher Education Minister Arun Kumar Sahoo has tested positive for Covid-19. Confirming this

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC ropes in Brazilian striker Diego Mauricio

August 31, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS) Odisha FC on Monday announced the signing of striker Diego Mauricio ahead of the seventh edition

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha’s Gopalpur port plans LNG terminal, petrochemical industries

August 31, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS) The Gopalpur Port Limited (GPL) in Odisha has planned to set up a liquefied natural gas

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Over 14 lakh affected, 17 killed in Odisha floods

August 30, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) As many as 17 people have died while over 14 lakh people in 20 districts were

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Covid-19 cases in Odisha cross 1 lakh-mark

August 30, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) The number of Covid-19 cases in Odisha crossed 1 lakh-mark as 3,014 more positive cases were

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

16 dead, over 8 lakh people affected in Odisha floods

August 29, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 (IANS) As many as 16 persons have died due to flood-related incidents in Odisha while over eight

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

No shutdown in Odisha due to JEE Main, NEET

August 29, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 (IANS) The Odisha government said on Saturday that there will be no lockdown or shutdown in the

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

Odisha CM presents awards to sportspersons

August 29, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik presented the Biju Patnaik Sports Award to outstanding sportspersons and coaches

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Senior officials to oversee flood management in Odisha

August 29, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday deputed seven senior IAS officers to oversee flood management in the

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National Orissa 

JEE-NEET: Odisha govt to facilitate transportation for aspirants

August 28, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday announced to provide free transportation and accommodation facilities to the candidates

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha likely to face medium flood in Mahanadi

August 28, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 (IANS) Odisha is bracing for a medium-level flood situation in the Mahanadi river system following heavy rainfall

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports highest single-day spike with 3,682 Covid cases

August 28, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 (IANS) Odisha has reported highest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases after 3,682 more people tested positive for

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

3 dead as Odisha faces flood-like situation

August 27, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 27 (IANS) Many districts in Odisha are facing a flood-like situation as incessant rainfall triggered by a low-pressure

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha records highest single-day spike with 3,384 Covid cases

August 27, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 27 (IANS) The Covid-19 positive tally in Odisha rose to 90,986 with the highest single-day spike of 3,384

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM requests PM Modi to postpone JEE Main, NEET exams

August 27, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 27 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to postpone the JEE

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Officials to keep watch for flood situation in Odisha

August 26, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 26 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday asked its officials concerned to keep a close watch on possible

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Schools, colleges in Odisha to remain closed till Puja vacation

August 26, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 26 (IANS) Schools and colleges in Odisha will remain closed till Durga Puja vacation in view of the

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Education National Orissa Politics 

Odisha reduces Class 1-12 syllabi by 30%

August 26, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 26 (IANS) Following the disruption in studies due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Odisha government on Wednesday announced

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha registers record single-day spike of 3,371 corona cases

August 26, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 26 (IANS) Odisha has reported 3,371 more coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha slashes price for RT-PCR Covid-19 test by pvt labs

August 25, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 25 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday revised the maximum price for RT-PCR Covid-19 test by private laboratories

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Orissa Technology 

ISRO, VSSUT ink MoU for setting up space innovation centre

August 25, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 25 (IANS) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) in Odisha on

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Education Health/Medicine National Opinion/Commentary Orissa 

Odisha CM seeks postponement of JEE, NEET exams

August 25, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 25 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday urged the Centre to postpone the NEET and JEE

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports record 2,993 new corona cases in a day

August 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 23 (IANS) Odisha reported its highest single-day surge of 2,993 coronavirus cases, taking its total tally to 78,530,

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Odisha MP tests positive for Covid-19

August 22, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 22 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal MP from Odisha’s Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency, Manjulata Mandal has tested positive for

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s Covid-19 tally crosses 75K mark

August 22, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 22 (IANS) The number of Covid-19 positive cases in Odisha has increased to 75,537 as 2,819 fresh cases

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha to adopt area-specific strategies to contain Covid spread

August 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 (IANS) The Odisha government has asked the district collectors to formulate area-specific strategies to contain the Covid-19

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

UK-born man arrested for sexually abusing minor in Odisha

August 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 (IANS) A 68-year-old British-born man, who ran a shelter home for children, has been arrested for allegedly

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

Odisha HPC aims to unearth medal winners, says head coach

August 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneshwar, Aug 20 (IANS) In less than a year since it began active operations, the Reliance Foundation Odisha Athletics High

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha officials asked to remain alert for flood- like situation

August 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 19 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday asked the district collectors to remain prepared for any water-logging and

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s Covid tally increases to 67,122

August 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 19 (IANS) The Covid-19 positive cases in Odisha increased to 67,122 after 2589 fresh cases were detected in

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

OMC gives Rs 250 cr more for corona fight in Odisha

August 18, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 (IANS) The Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) on Tuesday contributed Rs 250 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

MBA student arrested, brown sugar worth Rs 1.30 cr seized in Odisha

August 18, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 (IANS) The Special Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch has seized brown sugar worth more

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha crosses 1mn Covid-19 test milestone

August 18, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 (IANS) Odisha has crossed one million Covid-19 test milestone even as the positive cases rose to 64,533

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Defence/Security National Orissa 

Kingpin arrested in Rs 712 crore fake GST invoice racket in Odisha

August 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 (IANS) The GST Enforcement Squad in Odisha on Monday arrested the kingpin of a racket involved in

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National Orissa 

T’gana mega conference on post-Covid investment opportunities

August 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 17 (IAS) The government of Telangana in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will be organising

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Odisha Minister Susanta Singh tests positive for Covid-19

August 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 (IANS) Odisha Rural Development Minister Susanta Singh has tested positive for Covid-19. He is the first Minister

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National Orissa Politics 

Digha-Gopalpur coastal highway will be game-changer:Pradhan

August 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said that the 451-km long Digha-Gopalpur coastal highway will

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha records highest spike of 2,924 corona cases

August 16, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 16 (IANS) Odisha reported its highest single-day spike of 2,924 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports highest single-day spike of 2,496 corona cases

August 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 (IANS) Odisha reported its highest single-day spike of 2,496 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours,

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National Orissa Politics 

Independence Day celebrated in Odisha

August 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 (IANS) The Independence Day was celebrated across Odisha on Saturday with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik hoisting the

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Odisha introduces major reforms to boost real estate sector

August 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 14 (IANS) The Odisha government has introduced major reforms in the Development Authority Rules to boost the real

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Naval Tata Hockey Academy Odisha celebrates its 1st anniversary

August 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 14 (IANS) Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA) Odisha, based out of Kalinga Hockey Complex, Kalinga stadium, has completed

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

1,977 new corona patients take Odisha’s active cases to 16,353

August 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 14 (IANS) Odisha’s coronavirus cases increased to 54,630 as 1,977 new ones were reported in the last 24

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Special secretary in Odisha arrested in disproportionate assets case

August 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 (IANS) Ajay Kumar Das, special secretary to Revenue and Disaster Management department, was on Thursday arrested by

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha records highest 1-day spike of 1,981 corona cases

August 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 (IANS) Odisha registered the highest single-day spike of 1,981 Covid-19 positive cases in last 24 hours, taking

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC signs Steven Dias as Indian assistant coach

August 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 (IANS) Odisha FC on Thursday announced the signing of former India international Steven Dias as their new

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt approves drinking water projects worth Rs 800.27 cr

August 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved four mega drinking water projects worth Rs 800.27 crore. The

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Beirut explosion: Odisha asks factories to take safety measures

August 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 (IANS) In the wake of the Beirut blast in Lebanon that killed over 150 people, the Odisha

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s corona cases cross 50K mark, toll rises to 305

August 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 (IANS) Odisha’s coronavirus cases reached 50,672 with the detection of record 1,876 new cases in the last

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Forest officer held in Odisha in disproportionate assets case

August 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 (IANS) An Odisha vigilance team on Tuesday arrested a Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) for allegedly accumulating assets

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National Orissa Politics 

No parade, public participation this I-Day: Odisha

August 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to celebrate Independence Day without the participation of the general public

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s Covid cases cross 48k mark

August 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 (IANS) The Covid-19 tally in Odisha reached to 48,796 with 1,341 new positive cases reported in the

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National Orissa 

Rare golden turtle rescued in Odisha

August 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 10 (IANS) A rare golden turtle weighing about 2.5 kg was rescued from a paddy field in Odisha’s

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

2 arrested for spreading misleading info on Covid-19 in Odisha

August 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 10 (IANS) The Commissionerate Police on Monday arrested two persons for allegedly spreading misleading information about Covid-19 management

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports highest single-day Covid-19 deaths

August 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 10 (IANS) Odisha registered 1,528 new Covid-19 positive cases and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours, said

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Four Maoist camps busted in Odisha

August 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 9 (IANS) At least four Maoist camps were busted and a huge cache of live ammunition and other

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

13 more Covid deaths, 1,734 new cases in Odisha

August 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 9 (IANS) As many as 1,734 new coronavirus cases were reported along with 13 COVID-19 deaths in the

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Odisha BJP MP tests positive for COVID-19

August 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IANS) Odisha BJP MP Suresh Pujari has tested positive for coronavirus, officials confirmed on Saturday. Pujari, Lok

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National Orissa 

Woman dupes Odisha doctor, another person of lakhs of rupees

August 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IANS) A 28-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly cheating two persons of lakhs of rupees. The victims

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Mild 3.8-magnitude quake hits Odisha

August 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IANS) A mild earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale hit parts of Odisha’s Ganjam and Gajapati

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Odisha announces program to take hockey skills to elite level

August 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneshwar, Aug 7 (IANS) After a good start with the inaugural girls program of 30 trainee cadets capacity, Naval Tata

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Defence/Security National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM approves six new police stations

August 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday approved rationalisation of 905 posts in Odisha police and creation

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha sees single-day record of 1,833 new corona cases

August 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 7 (IANS) Registering its highest single-day surge, Odisha reported 1,833 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours,

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha govt directs fire safety review of Covid hospitals

August 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) After several people were killed in a blaze at a Covid hospital in Ahmedabad, fire officers

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha becomes first state to get ‘tsunami ready’ tag

August 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) Odisha has become the first state in the Indian Ocean region to get two coastal villages

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC appoint Ramos as goalkeeping coach

August 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) Odisha FC on Thursday announced the signing of Rogerio Ramos as the new goalkeeping coach ahead

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports highest single-day spike of 1,699 cases

August 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) Odisha’s Covid-19 tally breached 40,000-mark with detection of 1,699 new positive cases, highest single-day spike, in

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Silent prayer honours Covid warriors in Odisha

August 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) Thousands of people across Odisha joined a minute’s silent prayer to honour the Covid warriors on

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Covid-19 cases on rise in Bhubaneswar

July 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 11 (IANS) The Covid-19 cases are on the rise in the Odisha capital due to arrival of people

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha death toll reaches 61 with 12,526 positive cases

July 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 11 (IANS) Odisha has reported five more deaths related to Covid-19 and 570 positive cases in the last

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Defence/Security National Orissa Terrorism 

5 Odisha districts removed from LWE-affected areas list

July 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) The Odisha government has approved the removal of five districts from the list of Left Wing

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha registers single-day record 755 corona cases

July 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) Odisha reported four COVID-19 deaths and 755 new positive cases, the highest single-day spike in the

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha’s revenue collection dips by 22.94%

July 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 9 (IANS) The revenue collection of Odisha government has come down by around 22.94 per cent in the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Ayush director held on sexual harassment charges in Odisha

July 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 9 (IANS) Director of the National Ayush Mission in Odisha Bibhu Prasad Sarangi was arrested for sexually harassing

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

AIIMS-Bhubaneswar to close OPD service

July 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 9 (IANS) The Out Patient Department (OPD) of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar will remain closed from July 10 until further orders,

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha records worst single-day spike of 577 corona cases

July 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 9 (IANS) Odisha has reported 577 new COVID-19 positive cases, which is the highest single-day spike, taking the

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

No stoppage of trains in Odisha district due to Covid-19

July 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 8 (IANS) With the increase of COVID-19 positive cases in Ganjam district, the Odisha administration has sealed its

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

7 more Covid-19 patients die in Odisha

July 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 8 (IANS) As many as seven more Covid-19 patients died in Odisha, informed the health department on Wednesday.

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Another Odisha MLA tests COVID-19 positive

July 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 8 (IANS) A day after a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker contracted COVID-19 in Odisha, ruling Biju Janata

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Covid impact: Odisha announces austerity measures

July 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday announced several austerity measures, including a ban on creation of new

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Take feedback from Covid patients: Odisha CM

July 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday directed officials to include coronavirus management under the ‘Mo

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

Another Maoist killed in gunfight in Odisha

July 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) A day after at least four Maoists were gunned down, another Maoist was killed during an

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha records worst 1-day surge, tally crosses 10,000 mark

July 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) Odisha has reported the highest surge of 571 COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours

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National Orissa Politics 

Former Odisha Minister Bishnu Das passes away

July 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) Former Odisha Minister and senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Bishnu Das passed away at a

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha aims to produce 1,500 MW solar power by 2022

July 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) The Odisha government has set a target to enhance solar power production capacity to 1,500 MW

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha MLA tests corona positive

July 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sukanta Kumar Nayak in Odisha has tested coronavirus positive, said an

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

Four Maoists gunned down in encounter in Odisha

July 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 5 (IANS) At least four Maoists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Odisha’s Kandhamal district

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

469 new corona cases in Odisha, total cases cross 9K-mark

July 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 5 (IANS) Coronavirus cases crossed the 9,000-mark with detection of 469 more cases in Odisha even as two

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National Orissa Politics 

ECoR handled 45.80 mt freight during lockdown

July 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 4 (IANS) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has carried 45.80 million tonne (mt) of freight, including 27.06 mt

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha govt bans Kanwar yatra due to Covid-19

July 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 4 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday decided not to allow ‘Kanwar Yatra’ or ‘Bol Bom’ devotees to

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports 5 more corona deaths, 495 positive cases

July 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 4 (IANS) Five more COVID-19 deaths were reported in Odisha taking the death toll to 34 in the

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha fixes COVID-19 test at Rs 2,200 in private labs

July 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday fixed the maximum price for RT-PCR Covid-19 test at Rs 2,200

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National Orissa Politics 

Transgenders to get Madhu Babu Pension in Odisha

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to include the transgender community under the social welfare scheme —

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports highest 1-day spike of 561 COVID-19 cases

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IANS) Odisha has reported 561 COVID-19 positive cases, highest single-day spike in last 24 hours, and two

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha govt to start plasma therapy for Covid-19 patients

July 2, 2020July 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday decided to start plasma therapy for the treatment of Covid-19 patients

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s COVID-19 death toll rise to 27

July 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) The death toll due to COVID-19 in Odisha has increased to 27 as two more patients

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Gang-rape accused police official arrested in Odisha

July 1, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) The Odisha Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested the dismissed Inspector incharge of Biramitrapur police station in

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National Orissa Religion 

Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannth held without devotees

July 1, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Puri, July 1 (IANS) Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, was organised without

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Education National Orissa 

Odisha cancels Class XII pending examinations

July 1, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) The Odisha government, here on Wednesday, cancelled examinations for all Class XII pending subjects, conducted by

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Football Orissa Sports 

SL: Odisha FC signs goalkeeper Ravi Kumar for two years

June 29, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 29 (IANS) Odisha FC on Monday announced the signing of goalkeeper Ravi Kumar ahead of the seventh season

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 21

June 28, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 28 (IANS) Odisha has reported three more deaths due to COVID-19, taking the toll in the state to

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Cadets resume outdoor training at Naval Tata Hockey Academy in Odisha

June 27, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 27 (IANS) After Kalinga Stadium opened its gates for elite athletes to train for the Olympics, the cadets

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National Orissa Religion 

Odisha to impose curfew in Puri for Bahuda Yatra

June 27, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 27 (IANS) For smooth conduct of the Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings without participation of

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Cadets resume outdoor training at Nava Tata Hockey Academy in Odisha

June 27, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 27 (IANS) After Kalinga Stadium opened its gates for elite athletes to train for the Olympics, the cadets

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

COVID-19 death toll rises to 18 in Odisha

June 27, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 27 (IANS) The COVID-19 death toll in Odisha increased to 18 with the death of a 68-year-old male

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Business/Economy Orissa 

NALCO declares Rs 138.23 crore profit in FY19-20

June 26, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has posted a net profit of Rs 138.23 crore in FY19-20,

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC rope in Gerry Peyton as assistant coach

June 26, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) Odisha FC on Friday announced the signing of Gerry Peyton as assistant coach of the team

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National Orissa Politics 

Opposition protests over Covid mismanagement in Odisha

June 26, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) As many as 12 opposition parties in Odisha on Friday staged a protest at Master Canteen

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s COVID-19 positive cases cross 6,000 mark

June 26, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) The number of COVID-19 positive cases in Odisha crossed the 6,000 mark with 218 fresh cases

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Covid-19: Odisha town to remain shut down for 4 days

June 25, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) In view of its rising Covid-19 cases, Berhampur Municipal Corporation in Odisha’s Ganjam district will remain

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha govt to develop disaster resilient power infra

June 25, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to develop disaster resilient power infrastructure in the cyclone-prone coastal districts

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

PADC to support polymer industry inaugurated in Odisha

June 25, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) The Product Application and Development Centre (PADC) set up by the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Hospital sealed for violating Covid-19 norms in Bhubaneswar

June 24, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) sealed a private hospital, here on Wednesday, for violating Covid-19 guidelines.

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC rope in Isak Vanlalruatfela, Paul Ramfangzauva

June 24, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) Odisha FC on Wednesday announced the signings of Indian youngsters Isak Vanlalruatfela and Paul Ramfangzauva ahead

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Religion 

Don’t visit Puri, darshan of deities not allowed: Odisha DGP

June 24, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) The Odisha Police on Wednesday appealed to people not to visit the pilgrimage town of Puri

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National Orissa 

Rath Yatra: Chariots roll on Puri grand road without devotees

June 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 23 (IANS) Three majestic wooden chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra rolled on the grand

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Adani Power signs agreement with AES for OPGC stake

June 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 23 (IANS) Adani Power Ltd (APL) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 49 per cent stake in

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Football Orissa Sports 

Faf advised me to always be ‘on the front foot’ to succeed in India: Baxter

June 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 23 (IANS) Former South Africa cricket skipper Faf du Plessis has advised Odisha FC head coach Stuart Baxter

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

COVID-19 death toll rises to 17 in Odisha

June 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 23 (IANS) Odisha’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 17 with two more deaths reported on Tuesday, the health

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Health/Medicine Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Religion 

Puri Jagannath Temple servitor tests Covid positive as Rath Yatra gets underway

June 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 23 (IANS) A servitor of Puri Jagannath Temple has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus, informed Puri District

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National Orissa Religion 

Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra begins at Puri

June 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 23 (IANS) For the first time ever, the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings began

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National Orissa Politics Religion 

Complete shutdown in Puri ahead of Rath Yatra

June 22, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) The Odisha government has imposed a complete shutdown in Puri district from 9 p.m. on Monday

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Odisha govt gears up for Puri Rath Yatra on Tuesday

June 22, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) After the Supreme Court gave its green signal with riders, the Odisha administration, here on Monday,

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Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Politics Religion 

Will take favourable action on Rath Yatra: Odisha govt

June 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday said it will take favourable action as legally permissible when the

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National Orissa Religion 

Well-orchestrated plan to stall Rath Yatra: Puri Shankaracharya

June 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati on Sunday alleged that there was a “well-orchestrated plan” to stall

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

COVID-19 cases in Odisha cross 5000-mark, death toll reaches 14

June 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) The number of coronavirus cases in Odisha crossed 5000-mark and rose to 5,160 after 304 more

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Yoga a divine gift of Bharat: Odisha Guv

June 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal on Sunday said Yoga is a divine gift of Bharat to the

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Approach SC for modified order on Rath Yatra: Gajapati to Odisha CM

June 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Puri Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb on Saturday requested Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to take appropriate steps

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

MCL plans to invest Rs 60,000 crore in Odisha

June 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) planned to invest Rs 60,000 crore in Odisha, with Rs 31,000 crore to

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Record 237 single-day corona recoveries in Odisha (Ld)

June 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Odisha on Saturday reported a record recovery of 237 coronavirus patients in a single day, taking

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Record 237 single-day corona recoveries in Odisha

June 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Odisha on Saturday reported a record recovery of 237 coronavirus patients in a single day, taking

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 12

June 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) The COVID-19 death toll increased to 12 in Odisha after a 60-year old male from the

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Cinema/Showbiz Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Minor girl, fan of actor Sushant, commits suicide in Odisha

June 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) A 14-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide in Odisha’s Cuttack, unable to bear the news of untimely

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Health/Medicine Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa 

Plea in SC to allow Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri only

June 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) A day after the Supreme Court no to the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, a petition was

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha: Migrant woman delivers baby onboard Shramik Special train

June 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) A pregnant migrant woman, who was travelling on Shramik Special train, delivered a baby after reaching

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National Orissa Politics Religion 

Rath Yatra: Odisha cabinet decides to abide by SC directive

June 18, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) The Odisha cabinet on Thrusday decided to abide by the order of the Supreme Court, which

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Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Religion 

Odisha govt faces flak over cancellation of Rath Yatra

June 18, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) Following the Supreme Court’s stay on the annual Rath Yatra this year in view of COVID-19,

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National Orissa Politics Religion 

Pradhan seeks restoration of 500-year-old temple in Odisha

June 18, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Union Tourism and Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel for

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha: Man spends 7 days in toilet as ‘home quarantine’

June 18, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) A 28-year-old returnee from Tamil Nadu has been forced to quarantine himself for seven days inside

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Naveen urges restrictions on train, air travel to Odisha

June 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 17 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to continue restrictions on train

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Defence/Security National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM announces Rs 25 lakh each for kin of martyred jawans

June 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 17 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh each from Chief Minister’s

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

Two Odisha jawans martyred in India-China clash

June 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 17 (IANS) A pall of gloom descended in two non-descript tribal villages in Odisha following the deaths of

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha’s BJP MLA Madan Mohan Dutta passes away

June 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 17 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party’s Balasore Sadar MLA Madan Mohan Dutta died of a heart attack at a

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

CBI traces Rs 37.90 lakh in Odisha PNB scam

June 16, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 16 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), here on Tuesday, claimed to have traced Rs 37.90 lakh

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Man beheads aunt on suspicion of witchcraft in Odisha

June 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 15 (IANS) A 30-year-old man was arrested for beheading a woman on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Odishas

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Door-to-door survey to identify Covid-19 cases in Odisha

June 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 15 (IANS) With the rise in Covid-19 cases, the Odisha government has decided to conduct door-to-door surveillance from

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Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

70-yr-old woman drags mother on cot to bank

June 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 15 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a 70-year-old elderly woman had to drag her 100-year-old bedridden mother on

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Diaspora Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Politics 

Over 5.43 lakh migrants return to Odisha

June 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 14 (IANS) Over 5.43 lakh migrants have returned to Odisha so far amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said an

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Coronavirus:Odisha district imposes lockdown till June 30

June 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 14 (IANS) The Ganjam district in Odisha has been placed under complete lockdown till June 30 to curb

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Business/Economy Orissa 

ArcelorMittal & Nippon Steel to invest Rs 2,000 cr in Odisha

June 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 13 (IANS) ArcelorMittal & Nippon Steel on Saturday said they will invest around Rs 2,000 crore in the

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports 225 new Covid cases, highest spike in a day

June 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 13 (IANS) Odisha has reported 225 new COVID-19 positive cases, highest single day spike so far, informed the

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Rs 1.25-cr fine collected for not wearing masks in Odisha

June 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) Odisha police has collected fines totalling Rs 1.25 crore from people for not wearing face masks

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC and CEO Ashish Shah part ways

June 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) Bhubaneswar-based Indian Super League (ISL) club Odisha FC on Friday announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Amid new corona cases, Odisha’s recovery numbers rise

June 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) The number of COVID-19 recovery cases is on the rise in Odisha and the latest figures

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC rope in Baoringdao Bodo, Premjit Singh

June 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) Odisha FC on Thursday announced the signing of young Indian wingers Baoringdao Bodo and Laishram Premjit

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Southwest monsoon sets in over Odisha

June 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) The southwest monsoon set in over Odisha on Thursday with several parts of the state receiving

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

With 136 new cases, corona tally rises to 3,386 in Odisha

June 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) The number of total COVID-19 positive cases in Odisha rose to 3,386 with the detection of

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Education National Orissa 

COVID-19: Tenure of 6 Vice Chancellors extended in Odisha

June 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, who is also Chancellor of state-run universities, has extended the tenure of

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha to conduct house-to-house surveillance against corona

June 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said the Health Department will launch an integrated campaign

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Four AIIMS-Bhubaneswar doctors test corona positive

June 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) Four doctors of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Bhubaneswar have tested positive for coronavirus, an

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Goalkeeper Kamaljit Singh joins Odisha FC

June 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) Odisha FC on Tuesday announced the signing of Indian goalkeeper Kamaljit Singh for two years ahead

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha Cong seeks CM’s response on PPE kit procurement issue

June 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) The Odisha unit of Congress on Tuesday sought clarification from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over the

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Covid cases cross 3K-mark in Odisha

June 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) As many as 146 more people, including 61 NDRF and ODRAF personnel tested corona positive in

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

49 NDRF men engaged in post-Amphan work test Covid positive

June 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) At least 49 NDRF personnel, who had gone from Odisha to West Bengal for relief work

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National Orissa Politics 

Former Union minister Arjun Sethi passes away

June 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) Former Union Minister Arjun Charan Sethi passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Religious places, malls to stay shut in Odisha till June 30

June 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) All religious places and shopping malls in Odisha will remain shut till June 30 in view

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National Orissa Politics 

180 migrants airlifted from Port Blair to Odisha

June 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) The Odisha government evacuated 180 migrants from Port Blair of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

2 killed as trainer aircraft crashes in Odisha

June 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) A pilot trainer and a woman trainee pilot were killed when a trainer aircraft crashed in

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National Orissa Politics 

‘Bande Utkala Janani’ gets state anthem status in Odisha

June 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Sunday approved a proposal to give state anthem status to ‘Bande Utkala

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports 9th corona death

June 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) Odisha on Sunday reported ninth coronavirus death as a 55-year-old male patient from Ganjam district succumbed

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Health/Medicine Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

Man spends 2 days in jungle after refused entry to village

June 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) A labourer, who returned from Chennai, spent two days in jungle after allegedly being denied admission

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

NDRF personal tests positive after returning from WB

June 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) A person from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has tested positive for Covid-19 in Odisha,

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Covid-19 may enter 4th stage in Odisha this month: Govt

June 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) Coronavirus infection might reach its fourth stage later this month, the Odisha government said, here on

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt plans cruise service to boost tourism potential

June 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to operate day cruise service at five selected water bodies with

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports highest single day spike in Covid-19 cases

June 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) As many as 173 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Odisha in the last 24

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Hemant Sharma relieved of COVID-19 panel work in Odisha

June 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Odisha Industries Secretary Hemant Sharma has been relieved of the duty of supervision of procurement of

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Women SHGs to operate septage treatment plants in Odisha

June 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) In a bid to empower women, the Odisha government on Friday handed over the operation and

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC rope in Hendry Antonay and Saurabh Meher

June 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Odisha FC on Friday announced the signing of two young defenders Hendry Antonay and Saurabh Meher

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Another woman delivers baby inside Shramik train in Odisha

June 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Another new life was welcomed in a Shramik special train after a woman passenger gave birth

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s COVID-19 death toll rise to 8

June 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) The number of deaths due to COVID-19 in Odisha rose to eight after a 63-year-old male

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

June is crucial in fight against COVID-19: Odisha CM

June 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said June is going to be crucial in fight

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National Orissa Politics 

BJP MP fined for violating social distancing norms

June 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Aparajita Sarangi, here on Thursday, invited criticism for violating social distancing

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha asks Collectors to focus on community surveillance

June 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) Terming June as very crucial in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Odisha government, here

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Fresh 143 COVID-19 positive cases in Odisha, 91 recover

June 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) Odisha on Wednesday reported 143 new COVID-19 positive cases while 91 persons recovered from the deadly

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC rope in defender George D’Souza

June 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC on Wednesday announced the signing of 26-year-old left-back George

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Minister seeks direct flights to Bhubaneswar for stranded Odias

June 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested for direct flights to Bhubaneswar from Gulf countries, the

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Business/Economy Orissa 

HipBar begins home delivery of alcoholic beverages in Odisha

June 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 2 (IANS) HipBar, a specialised alcoholic beverages delivery app, has started home delivery services in Odisha. At present,

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Athletics Orissa Sports 

Resumption of training to be allowed in phased manner: Odisha DSYS

June 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 2 (IANS) Odisha’s Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS) on Tuesday issued the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM orders vigil on locust movement

June 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 2 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, here on Tuesday, asked officials to keep vigil on the locust

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Finally, Odisha govt decides to purchase PPE kits

June 1, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) Finally, the Odisha government has agreed to accept the PPE kits of various suppliers to combat

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Tata Power takes over management of CESU in Odisha

June 1, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) Tata Power on Monday announced that it has taken over the management of Central Electricity Supply

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha govt announces weekend shutdown in 11 districts

June 1, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday announced to enforce two-day shutdown in 11 districts every week till

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Highest 1-day spike in Odisha, corona tally reaches 2,104

June 1, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) Odisha reported highest single day spike with 156 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24-hours,

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Odisha reports highest single day spike with 129 COVID cases

May 31, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 31 (IANS) Odisha on Sunday registered its highest single day spike as 129 more persons tested positive for

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

Sportspersons unite at Kalinga Stadium to honour COVID-19 warriors

May 31, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 31 (IANS) The Kalinga Hockey Stadium echoed with ‘Bande Utkala Janani on Saturday as prominent sportspersons of Odisha

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Trucks carrying PPE kits stranded as Odisha govt refuses to accept orders

May 30, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 30 (IANS) Several trucks carrying PPE kits of various suppliers have been stranded outside the warehouse of OSMCL

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Odisha salutes Covid warriors

May 30, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 30 (IANS) People from all walks of life in Odisha on Saturday recited ‘Bande Utkala Janani’ in a

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National Orissa Religion 

Puri Rath Yatra likely to be held without devotees

May 30, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 30 (IANS) The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings could be performed provided the Odisha

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Technology 

TikTok app needs to be regulated: Orissa HC

May 29, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Cuttack, May 29 (IANS) The Orissa High Court has said that the popular TikTok mobile app needs to be properly

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

90 COVID-19 patients recover in Odisha, 63 new cases

May 29, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) As many as 90 more novel coronavirus patients have recovered in Odhisha — the highest number

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt announces Rs 17K cr livelihood package

May 29, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday announced a special package to provide employment opportunities for migrant workers

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Priest sacrifices man to end coronavirus in Odisha

May 28, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 28 (IANS) A 70-year-old priest was arrested for allegedly sacrificing a 52-year-old man inside a temple in Odisha’s

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National Orissa Politics 

Sing ‘Vande Utkal Janani’ on May 30, CM appeals Odias

May 28, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 28 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, here on Thursday, appealed Odias spread across the globe to sing

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Locust invasion warning in Odisha

May 27, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 27 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday advised farmers to take preventive measures to save crops from the

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Private bus services to resume in Odisha from Thursday

May 27, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 27 (IANS) Private bus services in Odisha will resume from Thursday, almost two months after public transport was

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Pangolin to undergo Covid-19 test in Odisha

May 26, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneawar, May 26 (IANS) The wildlife wing of Odisha has decided to conduct Covid-19 test of a pangolin, which was

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Coming 15 days to be more challenging in handling COVID-19: Naveen

May 26, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 26 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday said the coming 15 days will be more challenging

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Flight operations resume at Bhubaneswar airport

May 25, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) Domestic flights resumed after two months at the Biju Patnaik International Airport, here on Monday. While

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National Orissa Politics 

Mo Bus services to resume in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar

May 25, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) The Odisha government has ordered resumption of the Capital Region Urban Transport’s (CRUT) Mo Bus services

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Odisha reports 103 new corona cases

May 25, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) The total coronavirus cases in Odisha climbed to 1,438 as 103 new cases were detected in

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Cyclone Amphan: Odisha sends 500-member team to assist Bengal

May 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) The Odisha government has sent a team of 500 members to assist West Bengal in post-cyclone

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha set for next level of industrial growth: Pradhan

May 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday Odisha was ready for the next level of

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt allows home delivery of liquor

May 23, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) The Odisha government has allowed home delivery of liquor from Sunday. However, it would cost a

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

PM Modi announces Rs 500 cr assistance for cyclone-hit Odisha

May 22, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a Rs 500 crore relief package for Odisha, which

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PM Modi takes aerial survey of cyclone Amphan-affected Odisha

May 22, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conducted an aerial survey in coastal districts of Odisha to

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Odisha CM assures support to Amphan ravaged Bengal

May 22, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 22 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday assured all possible assistance to West Bengal, which has

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha CM does aerial survey of cyclone Amaphan-hit areas

May 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday made an aerial survey of cyclone Amaphan-affected areas in

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt raises kharif loan target to Rs 9,000 cr

May 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) In view of the Covid-19 crisis, the Odisha government has raised the cooperative kharif loan target

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Cyclone Amphan affects 44.80 lakh people in Odisha

May 21, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) As many as 44.80 lakh people in 89 blocks have been affected in Odisha by cyclone

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Cyclone Amphan: Odisha govt seeks preliminary report from districts

May 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday asked the district collectors to submit cyclone Amphan damage assessment reports

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Cyclone Amphan wreaks havoc in Odisha, two killed

May 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) Cyclone Amphan caused havoc in the coastal districts of Odisha as it triggered heavy rainfall, coupled

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha woman delivers baby in fire service vehicle during cyclone

May 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) A woman gave birth to a girl inside a fire service vehicle in Odisha’s Kendrapara district

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Cyclone Amphan: Heavy rain, strong winds in coastal Odisha

May 20, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) The Odisha government has evacuated over 1.37 lakh people to safer places as extremely severe cyclone

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Cyclone Amphan: Odisha govt steps up efforts for evacuation

May 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 19 (IANS) With extremely severe cyclone ‘Amphan’ inching closer towards the Odisha coast, the state government has stepped

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Cyclone situation under control so far in Odisha: SRC

May 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 19 (IANS) The Odisha government is taking all precautionary measures to deal with cyclone Amphan and the situation

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Corona positive cases rise to 978 in Odisha

May 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 19 (IANS) The COVID-19 tally in Odisha saw an addition of 102 more cases raising the total number

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha government to bear cost of migrants’ train tickets

May 19, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday announced that it will bear the cost of transport of stranded

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Cyclone Amphan: Odisha starts evacuating people

May 18, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) The District Collectors of cyclone Amphan vulnerable areas had started evacuating people as the cyclone was

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Cyclone Amphan: ECoR takes steps for smooth running of trains

May 18, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has initiated steps to meet any eventuality due to the cyclone

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Health/Medicine Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa 

Summer vacation of Orissa HC, subordinate courts cancelled

May 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 17 (IANS) The summer vacation in Orissa High court and subordinate courts has been cancelled, a notification said

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Cyclone Amphan: 10 NDRF, 15 ODRAF units positioned in coastal Odisha

May 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 17 (IANS) As many as 10 NDRF teams and 15 ODRAF units have been pre-positioned in the coastal

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 5

May 17, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 17 (IANS) Odisha registered two more COVID-19 fatalities taking the death toll to five in the state, informed

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Odisha govt hikes VAT on petrol, diesel

May 16, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) The Odisha government has hiked Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol from 26 per cent to

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National Orissa Politics 

Over 1.33 lakh migrants have returned to Odisha (Ld)

May 16, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday said 1.33 lakh migrants have returned to the state so far.

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Cyclone Amphan: About 7 lakh people likely to be affected

May 16, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday directed the officials to ensure that every human life

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odia migrant returning from West Bengal dies midway

May 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) A 56-year-old migrant worker, who was returning to Odisha on foot from neighbouring West Bengal, died

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha bracing for possible cyclone, 12 districts on alert

May 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday asked 12 district collectors in the coastal region to remain prepared

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Health/Medicine Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa 

COVID-19: Orissa HC asks lawyers not to wear black coat, gown

May 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) After the Supreme Court, the Orissa High Court (HC) has asked lawyers appearing through video conferencing

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Flight carrying stranded Odia people from Dubai arrives at Bhubaneswar

May 15, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) A special flight carrying stranded Odia people from Dubai arrived at Biju Patnaik International Airport here

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National Orissa Politics 

Freedom fighter Bhabani Patnaik passes away in Odisha

May 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 14 (IANS) Noted freedom fighter and Gandhian, Padma Shri Bhabani Charan Patnaik, passed away at the age of

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

COVID-19: Odisha to increase bed capacity to 10,000

May 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 14 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to increase the bed capacity in the COVID hospitals to 10,000,

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha govt orders inquiry against BDO for misbehaving with migrants

May 14, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 14 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday ordered an inquiry into an incident of alleged misbehaviour by a

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Centre’s economic package will mitigate distress of working class: Odisha CM

May 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said economic revival package announced by Union Finance Minister

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

85-yr-old Odisha woman weighing just 22 kg defeats COVID-19

May 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) An 85-year-old woman weighing just 22 kg in Odisha’s Jajpur district has emerged victorious in her

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

US companies express interest for investment in Odisha

May 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) Several US companies have expressed their interest for investment in Odisha, said an official on Wednesday.

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports highest single-day spike, tally rises to 538

May 13, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) Odisha reported 101 COVID-19 positive cases, highest single-day spike so far, taking the coronavirus count in

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha to introduce 3 ordinances to strengthen agri-economy

May 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 12 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to introduce three ordinances soon to bolster agri-economy of the state,

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha to resume bus services in green zones, with double fares

May 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 12 (IANS) Bus services will resume in green zones of Odisha but with double the fares, said Transport

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM seeks national SOP to reboot economy

May 12, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday sought a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to reboot

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Education National Orissa 

Helpline launched to help students under stress in Odisha

May 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 11 (IANS) Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Monday launched a helpline of the Central

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Four AIIMS doctors, 2 staff asked to undergo quarantine in Odisha

May 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 11 (IANS) Four doctors and two attendants of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Bhubaneswar have been

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Football Orissa Sports 

COVID-19: Odisha FC contributes to CM’s relief fund

May 11, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 11 (IANS) Amid the current situation surrounding coronavirus pandemic, Indian Super League (ISL) club Odisha FC have announced

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha reports 3rd COVID-19 death, cases rise to 352

May 10, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 10 (IANS) Odisha has reported its third COVID-19 death as a person from the Ganjam district succumbed to

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52,723 migrants return to Odisha

May 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 9 (IANS) Even as 52,723 Odisha natives have returned to their state, five special trains from three different

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Health/Medicine National Orissa 

ECoR appeals people not to walk on tracks

May 9, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 9 (IANS) Following the railway track mishap in Maharastra, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Saturday appealed to

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Ganjam emerges hotspot as Covid-19 cases rise in Odisha

May 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) The number of Covid-19 cases in Odisha increased to 270 with over 50 positive cases reported

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Odisha govt extends daily working hours to 12 in factories

May 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) The Odisha government has extended the working time in factories from 8 hours to 12 hours

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha govt extends quarantine period to 28 days

May 8, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday extended the quarantine period for the returnees from 14 days to

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Art/Culture/Books Health/Medicine National Orissa 

MHA gives permission for chariot construction for Puri Rath Yatra

May 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday granted permission for construction of chariots for

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa Politics 

Post-lockdown plan: Odisha govt to focus on domestic tourism

May 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to bring domestic tourism to core focus in the post-lockdown phase

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

HC asks Odisha to do RT-PCR test of migrants before entry

May 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) The Orissa High Court, here on Thursday, directed the state government to conduct RT-PCR tests of

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Highest single day spike in Odisha corona cases

May 7, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) Odisha on Thursday reported its highest single-day spike in COVID-19 positive cases as 20 persons tested

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha govt readies 500,000 beds for returnees

May 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 6 (IANS) As migrants had started to return to Odisha, the state government had arranged around 500,000 beds

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Odisha reports second Covid-19 death

May 6, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 6 (IANS) Odisha reported the second Covid-19 death in the state after an elderly man infected with the

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt plans model policy to resolve problems of industries

May 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 5 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to formulate a model policy to resolve the problems faced by

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Only train travel for Odia migrants coming from Surat

May 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday directed that the Odia migrants willing to return from

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

One killed, 10 injured in bus-truck collision in Odisha

May 5, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 5 (IANS) One person was killed and 10 others injured when a bus carrying 40 migrant labourers, collided

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Police personnel attacked in containment zone in Odisha

May 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 4 (IANS) Tension gripped a containment zone in Odisha’s Rourkela after people allegedly pelted stones at police personnel

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Odisha govt allows playing of buses in green zones

May 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 4 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday allowed plying of buses with 50 per cent seating capacity in

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Strong action if quarantine norms violated: Odisha CM

May 4, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday warned that strong action would be taken against persons who

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt classifies Bhubaneswar with 3 districts as red zone

May 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday classified Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and three districts as red zone

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Tough action against quarantine violators: Odisha

May 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday said it would act tough against the persons violating quarantine norms

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

2 Surat returnees test COVID-19 positive in Odisha

May 3, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) At a time when Odisha is bracing to receive over five lakh people from other states,

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha-bound bus carrying migrants meets with accident, 1 dead

May 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) One person was killed and another was injured when a bus carrying migrant workers from Surat

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha identifies 12 border checkpoints for returning migrants

May 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) The Odisha government has identified 12 border checkpoints through which its migrants left stranded in other

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Odisha seeks help of Karnataka, AP for migrants’ return

May 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, here on Saturday, took up the safe return of Odia migrants

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha warns action against pvt hospitals for denying treatment

May 2, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) The Odisha government has warned action against the private hospitals for not providing critical services to

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha appeals to West Bengal returnees to come forward for COVID-19 test

May 1, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) With West Bengal returnees posing problems for Odisha, which is fighting against deadly coronavirus, the state

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM discusses return of migrants from TN

April 30, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday discussed with his Tamil Nadu counterpart Edappadi K. Palaniswami

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Covid-19 cases rise to 142 in Odisha

April 30, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) With 14 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, Odisha’s tally has increased to 142. All the new

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM condoles Rishi Kapoor’s death

April 30, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has mourned the demise of Bollywood’s evergreen actor Rishi Kapoor on

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Football Orissa Sports 

Odisha FC announces contract extension for Shubham Sarangi

April 29, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC on Wednesday announced that Odia youngster Shubham Sarangi will

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Coming few days crucial as Odisha natives return: CM

April 29, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said the coming few days will be crucial for Odisha

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COVID-19 spreads to 3 more districts in Odisha

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Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) The number of COVID-19 cases in Odisha rose to 122 as three more districts reported new

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Odisha plans 15,000 Covid-19 tests a day

April 28, 2020 TFP 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, April 28 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to increase the Covid-19 testing capacity to 15,000 a day, according

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