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Orissa

Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Fatal accidents in hazardous industries decreasing in Odisha

December 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 11 (IANS) Odisha has recorded a substantial decrease in fatal chemical accidents in hazardous industries during the last

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Bollywood Cinema/Showbiz Orissa 

30th Odisha State Film Awards announced

December 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 10 (IANS) The Culture Department on Tuesday announced the 30th Odisha State Film Awards. Mihir Das has been

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National Orissa Politics 

45 fast-track courts to deal with sexual offences in Odisha

December 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 10 (IANS) To ensure timely conviction of accused in sexual offences, the Odisha government has decided to set

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National Orissa Politics 

President Kovind recognises old friend, meets after 12 years

December 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 9 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind met his old MP friend from Odisha after a long gap of

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National Orissa Politics 

Abhay assumes charge as new Odisha DGP

December 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 9 (IANS) Senior IPS officer Abhay assumed charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha police

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Four arrested in gang-rape of woman in Odisha

December 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 9 (IANS) Four persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a woman in Sambalpur,

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Education National Orissa 

Universities hubs of ideas, not ivory towers: President

December 8, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 8 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind here on Sunday said students and teachers should be sensitive towards empowerment

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National Orissa Politics 

Huge investment in Odisha by Centre: President

December 8, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 8 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said huge investment has been made for infrastructure development in

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National Orissa Politics 

Former Odisha Minister Bhagabat Mohanty passes away

December 8, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 8 (IANS) Former Odisha Minister Bhagabat Prasad Mohanty passed away at his residence here late last night. He

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National Orissa Politics 

President Kovind arrives in Odisha on two-day visit

December 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 7 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind, accompanied by his wife Savita Kovind, arrived here on Saturday evening on

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM announces steps for healthcare infra in 6 districts

December 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 7 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced a slew of measures to strengthen healthcare infrastructures

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National Orissa Politics 

President Kovind to arrive in Odisha on two-day visit

December 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 6 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind will arrive in Odisha on a two-day visit on Saturday. During his

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Odisha invites fresh bids for 20 mines

December 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 6 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday issued a fresh notification inviting tender for electronic auction of 20

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Hyd police took right step: Odisha minister on ‘encounter’

December 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 6 (IANS) Odisha Law Minister Pratap Jena on Friday said the police took the right step over the

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National Orissa Politics 

KALIA, PM-KISAN to be merged: Odisha Minister

December 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 5 (IANS) Odisha Agriculture Minister Arun Sahoo on Thursday said that the KALIA scheme will converge with the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Sweeper administers injection in Odisha hospital, disengaged

December 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 5 (IANS) The authority of Dhenkanal district headquarters hospital in Odisha on Thursday disengaged a contractual sweeper for

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National Orissa Politics 

Mission Suvidya to improve services in Odisha’s ST-SC hostels

December 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 4 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched Mission Suvidya to ensure quality norms in basic

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National Orissa Politics 

Pradhan urges Centre to restart Aluminium Park in Odisha

December 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 4 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested the Centre to restart the project for upgradation of

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM’s resignation sought over Puri gang rape case

December 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Odisha Chief

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

India conducts another night trial of Prithvi-II missile

December 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 3 (IANS) India on Tuesday conducted a night trial of its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Prithvi-II missile off

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Education National Orissa 

Odisha CM launches ‘Madhu’ app to help school students

December 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 3 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday launched ‘Madhu’ app, an e-learning mobile phone application for

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha to invite fresh tenders for 20 mines

December 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 3 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to invite fresh tenders for 20 working mines after it cancelled

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Girl gang-raped in police quarter in Puri

December 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 2 (IANS) A girl was allegedly gang-raped inside a police quarter in Puri on Monday. The girl was

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha Congress’ unique protest against rising onion prices

December 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 2 (IANS) The Congress’ Odisha unit on Monday began selling onions from the party office here at Rs

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

8 arrested in pangolin smuggling racket in Odisha

December 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 1 (IANS) At least eight persons were arrested in Odisha on charges of being involved in an international

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

India conducts 1st night trial of nuclear capable Agni-III missile

November 30, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 30 (IANS) India conducted the first night trial of nuclear capable long-range ballistic missile Agni-III from the Abdul

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

140 arrested for drunken driving in Odisha

November 30, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 30 (IANS) The Odisha Police have arrested 140 people in 24 hours for drunken driving, according to a

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM launches 27 industrial projects

November 30, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 30 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched 27 industrial projects of Rs 8938.81 crore here.

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha hotel staff held for recording obscene video of girl

November 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 29 (IANS) Two employees of a hotel in Bhubaneswar were arrested on the charges of recording an obscene

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National Orissa Politics 

On track to making India $5 trillion economy: PMO official

November 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 29 (IANS) Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Pramod Kumar Mishra on Friday said the government is on

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Football Orissa Sports 

FIFA happy post inspection in Bhubaneswar for U-17 Women’s WC

November 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 29 (IANS) A FIFA delegation alongside members of the Local Organising Committee inspected the Kalinga Stadium to ascertain

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha Minister in spot for taking 2 women to Hyderabad

November 28, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 28 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly on Thursday witnessed uproarious scenes over the official trip of Tourism Minister Jyoti

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha relaxes enforcing new traffic norms by 3 months

November 28, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 28 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday extended deadline for enforcement of new traffic rules under the amended

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Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Politics 

Odisha to extend deadline for enforcing new traffic norms

November 28, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 28 (IANS) In view of heavy rush at the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across the state, the Odisha

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha orders probe into private hospital’s Pak allegiance

November 27, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 27 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday ordered a probe into the alleged Pakistan connection of a private

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Odisha to host men’s hockey World Cup in 2023

November 27, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 27 (IANS) Odisha is going to host the men’s hockey World Cup again in 2023, Chief Minister Naveen

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National Orissa Politics Religion 

‘No proposal to open Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar’

November 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 26 (IANS) The Odisha government has no proposal to open the Ratna Bhandar (treasure room) of the Jagannath

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Girl committed suicide out of shame: Odisha Minister

November 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 26 (IANS) Minister of State for Home Dibyashankar Mishra on Tuesday said a girl in Jagatsinghpur district ended

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

Ex-OCA secy Ashirbad Behera gets bail in chit fund scam

November 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 26 (IANS) Former secretary of Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) Ashirbad Behera on Tuesday got conditional bail from Orissa

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

165 killed in police encounters in Odisha in 10 years

November 25, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 25 (IANS) As many as 165 persons were killed and 187 others injured in the exchange of fire

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha registers 1,865 rapes, 1,079 murders this year

November 25, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 25 (IANS) As many as 1,865 rapes and 1,079 murders were reported this year in Odisha, said a

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Education National Orissa 

President to attend Utkal University platinum jubilee event

November 24, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 24 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind will attend a special event to mark the platinum jubilee of the

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National Orissa Politics 

Rs 100 crore sanctioned for Utkal University: Odisha CM

November 23, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said that Rs 100 crore assistance has been sanctioned

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Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

Man climbs atop Odisha varsity library, rescued after lengthy operation

November 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 22 (IANS) After a lengthy operation, a man who climbed atop the Parija Library on the premises of

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Politicising human tragedy is inhuman: Odisha CM

November 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 22 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said politicising any human tragedy, especially relating to women,

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Professor arrested for harassing girl student in Odisha

November 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 22 (IANS) A Professor was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a girl student in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, police

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Minor girl raped in Odisha

November 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 22 (IANS) A minor girl was allegedly raped in Salepur area of Odisha’s Cuttack district, police said on

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha signs MoUs to improve urban service delivery system

November 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 21 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday signed three Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) to transform urban service delivery

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National Orissa Politics 

18,683 deaths in road accidents in Odisha in 4 years

November 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 21 (IANS) As many as 18,683 people died in road accidents in the last four years in Odisha,

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Pradhan seeks flight between Bhubaneswar-Ras Al Khaimah

November 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 21 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for introduction

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

Odisha govt appoints Abhaya as new Odisha DGP

November 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 20 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday appointed Abhaya as new Director General of Police (DGP) after removing

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

India test fires nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile

November 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 20 (IANS) India test-fired indigenously developed surface-to-surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II off Odisha coast on Wednesday evening. The

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Raid on 42 jewellery shops in Odisha in two years

November 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 20 (IANS) Raids were conducted at 42 jewellery shops in the past two years for cheating consumers in

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National Orissa Politics 

Absence of Ministers in Odisha Assembly annoys opposition

November 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 20 (IANS) The opposition members on Wednesday created noise in the Odisha Assembly following the absence of ministers

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National Orissa Politics 

Kamal Haasan receives honorary doctorate at Odisha varsity

November 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 19 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan was on Tuesday conferred an honorary doctorate by Odisha’s Centurion University of Technology

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Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa 

15.65 lakh cases pending in Odisha courts

November 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 19 (IANS) As many as 15.65 lakh cases are pending in different courts in Odisha, Law Minister Pratap

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National Orissa Politics 

Kamal Haasan takes advice from Odisha CM on political future

November 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 18 (IANS) Noted actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder-President Kamal Haasan on Monday met Odisha Chief Minister

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National Orissa Politics 

Vigilance cases against 6,817 govt officers in Odisha

November 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 18 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday said 6,817 corruption cases against government officials are under

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National Orissa 

Do not call ‘Bhai’ to superiors: Odisha govt

November 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 18 (IANS) The Odisha government has directed junior officers to maintain official decorum at the workplace and refrain

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL: Odisha FC inaugurates grassroots programme

November 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 18 (IANS) With an aim of developing football from the grassroots in the state, Odisha’s first ISL club

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Minor girl gang-raped in Odisha, three detained

November 17, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 17 (IANS) A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped by three persons in a forest in Odisha’s Sundargarh district,

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

India conducts first night trial of Agni-II missile

November 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 16 (IANS) India on Saturday successfully conducted the first night trial of nuclear capable intermediate range ballistic missile

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Odisha approves Rs 1,753 cr investment proposals

November 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 16 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday approved six investment proposals envisaging an investment of Rs 1,753.82 crore.

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Art/Culture/Books National Orissa 

Italian sand art award conferred on Sudarsan Pattnaik

November 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 16 (IANS) Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has been given the Italian Golden Sand Art Award 2019.

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt withdraws controversial brochure on Gandhi

November 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 16 (IANS) Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash on Saturday announced withdrawal of a controversial

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National Orissa Politics 

BJP holds silent protest in Odisha Assembly

November 15, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 15 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators staged a silent protest by covering their mouths with black

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt booklet on Mahatma Gandhi’s death sparks row

November 15, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 15 (IANS) A Odisha government booklet describing Mahatma Gandhi’s death as an “accident” has triggered a row as

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha gears up for conservation of Olive Ridley turtles

November 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 14 (IANS) The Odisha government has geared up the efforts for the protection and conservation of the endangered

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Art/Culture/Books National Orissa 

Mystic Kalinga Fest to begin on Feb 8

November 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 14 (IANS) The two-day 4th edition of Mystic Kalinga Festival will begin from Feb 8 next year. Bhubaneswar

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt collects Rs 1.05 cr post MV Act amendment

November 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 14 (IANS) The Odisha government has collected penalties worth Rs 1.05 crore from traffic violators between September 1

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National Orissa Politics 

Rs 3,225.47 cr in water cess pending against Odisha industries

November 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 14 (IANS) Arrears of water cess amounting to Rs 3,225.47 crore are still pending against different industries and

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Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

Odisha CM announces award after Suraj, who gave new life to 6

November 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced an annual award to encourage organ donation in

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM announces package for Bulbul affected farmers

November 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced an assistance package for farmers affected by the

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Football Orissa Sports 

Odisha FC youngsters train with Aspire Academy in Doha

November 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (IANS) Four boys from Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC are training at the renowned Aspire

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Man dies in mobile phone blast in Odisha

November 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (IANS) A 22-year-old man died after his mobile phone exploded while charging in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district, said

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Cyclone Bulbul causes severe damage in Odisha

November 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) Nearly 3 lakh hectare of crop area including horticulture crops have been affected while about 5,500

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Football Orissa Sports 

Odisha FC to play first three home games in Pune

November 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (IANS) Odisha FC will be playing its first three home games in the Indian Super League (ISL)

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa Politics 

Cyclone Bulbul batters coastal Odisha

November 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (IANS) Cyclone Bulbul has wreaked havoc in coastal districts of Odisha on Saturday. While the death of

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National Orissa Politics 

Adequate forces deployed to maintain peace: Odisha DGP

November 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (IANS) Following the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case, Odisha Director General

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Cyclone ‘Bulbul’ creating havoc in Odisha coast

November 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (IANS) With Cyclone Bulbul progressing towards West Bengal coast, it has triggered heavy rainfall coupled with strong

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National Orissa Politics 

Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, Odisha CM appeals for peace

November 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha prepared for cyclone Bulbul: CM

November 8, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said the government is fully prepared for the cyclone

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Centre unlikely to consider Odisha’s demand on coal royalty

November 8, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 (IANS) The Centre is unlikely to consider the Odisha government’s demand for revision of coal royalty as

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Cyclone Bulbul: Odisha puts coastal districts on alert

November 8, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 (IANS) The Odisha government has put the coastal districts on alert as the wind speed and rainfall

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Cyclone Bulbul may lash Odisha with rain, strong winds

November 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (IANS) The Cyclone Bulbul is likely to lash Odisha with heavy rains and strong winds from Friday,

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Pradhan seeks direct flight between Jharsuguda-Mumbai

November 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for a direct

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Woman raped in car in Odisha, one held

November 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (IANS) A woman was allegedly raped in a car and was thrown out on a National Highway

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM announces Rs 1000 cr for SCB Medical College

November 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 6 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a Rs 1000 crore plan for the development

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Keeping a close watch on cyclonic storm: Odisha govt

November 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 6 (IANS) The Odisha government said they have kept a close watch on cyclonic storm, which is brewing

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

Odisha IPS Association condemns attack on Delhi cops

November 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 5 (IANS) The IPS Association, Odisha on Tuesday condemned the violent attack on Delhi Police personnel by advocates

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National Orissa Politics Religion 

Odisha CM sanctions Rs 8.5 crore for Baladevjew temple

November 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday sanctioned Rs 8.5 crore for the development of Baladevjew

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

No clear sign of cyclone threat to Odisha coast: SRC

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 5 (IANS): Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena on Tuesday said that the possibility of the cyclonic storm

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt dismisses 6 more officials on graft charges

November 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday dismissed six more officials from service and stopped the pension of

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Business/Economy Education National Orissa 

Odisha govt inks pacts for youth skill development

November 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (IANS) The Odisha government has signed an MoU and two agreements with TATA Strive and Tech Mahindra

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Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Politics 

Odisha BJP to protest over rising crimes against women

November 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 3 (IANS) The women’s wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said it will stage demonstrations

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Need to improve defence and finishing: Graham Reid

November 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneshwar, Nov 3 (IANS) Indian men’s hockey team coach Graham Reid said that the upcoming FIH Pro League is a

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Our dream is to win an Olympic gold: Marijne

November 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneshwar, Nov 3 (IANS) Indian women’s hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne has admitted that he was completely flummoxed by what

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Will work hard for Tokyo 2020: Rani Rampal

November 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 3 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team has confirmed a place in the Tokyo Olympics after surviving an

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

India men seal Olympics berth with 7-1 drubbing of Russia

November 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneshwar, Nov 2 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team on Saturday qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a 7-1

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Art/Culture/Books National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt to hold Marine Drive Eco Retreat festival

November 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to organise Marine Drive Eco Retreat festival near Konark from December

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Captain Rani’s strike sends India to 2020 Olympics

November 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team on Saturday confirmed a place in the 2020 Olympics after surviving

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha govt suspends Rayagada DFO for corruption

November 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday suspended Rayagada Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Debarchan Behera on charges of

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Visakha Exp. rolls with AC coaches, leaves behind other bogies

November 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) A major train mishap was averted after a few bogies of the Bhubaneswar-Secunderabad Visakha Express got

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Environment/Wildlife Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Rice producer Odisha faces no stubble burning

November 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) Unlike north India, crop stubble burning is not prevalent in Odisha even though it has started

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Made errors in PCs, need to improve energy levels: Manpreet

November 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneshwar, Nov 1 (IANS) They may have beaten Russia 4-2 in the 1st leg of their Olympic qualiers here on

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

India overcome Russian challenge in 1st leg of Oly qualifiers

November 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneshwar, Nov 1 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team inched closer to sealing their berth in the 2020 Tokyo Games

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

We played fantastic hockey against USA: Rampal

November 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) India women’s hockey team skipper Rani Rampal hailed the team’s 5-1 win in the first leg

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

India thrash USA 5-1 to put one foot in Olympics

November 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) The India women’s hockey team put one foot in the Tokyo Olympics next year by registering

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National Orissa Politics 

Orissa HC bar association calls off stir

November 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) The Orissa High Court Bar Association on Friday called off their cease work agitation and announced

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Art/Culture/Books National Orissa 

Sudarsan selected for Italian golden sand art award

November 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has been selected for Italian golden sand art award 2019.

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha: 7-month fishing ban to protect Olive Ridley turtles

November 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday imposed a seven-month ban on fishing within 20 kms of the

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Trained the entire year for these two matches: Skipper Rani

November 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) The Indian women’s team will look to book their spots at the Tokyo Olympic Games when

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Won’t let over-confidence cost us Oly place, says captain Manpreet

November 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) The Indian men’s team will look to book their spots at the Tokyo Olympic Games when

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Business/Economy Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt signs MoU with Abhijit Banerjee founded J-PAL

October 31, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 31 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abdul Latif Jameel

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

India to face Russia in Hockey Olympic Qualifiers

October 31, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 31 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team will take on a lower-ranked Russia in the men’s Olympic qualifiers

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National Orissa Politics 

India corrected historic blunder by abrogating Art 370: Pradhan

October 31, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 31 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said India corrected a historic blunder by abrogating Article

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Birendra to replace injured Varun for Olympic Qualfiers

October 31, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 31 (IANS) In a severe blow to Indian men’s hockey team, defender-dragflicker Varun Kumar has been ruled out

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt committed to complete mining auctions on time

October 30, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (IANS) As the mineral industry is concerned about the lapse of many mining leases on March 31,

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM announces financial aid to childcare bodies

October 30, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced financial assistance to all childcare institutions as necessary

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Alleged use of HIV-contaminated surgery equipment in Odisha

October 30, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (IANS) A doctor in Odisha has been accused of performing dental surgery on 12 patients without necessary

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National Orissa Politics Sports 

Odisha govt announces incentives for sportspersons

October 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced monthly allowance for sportspersons and inmates of state-run

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National Orissa Politics Religion 

Odisha CM urged to check Lord Jagannath’s Ratna Bhandar

October 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly Pradipta Kumar Naik has requested Chief Minister Naveen

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Cash award for doctors, paramedical staff in Odisha

October 28, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a cash award for doctors and healthcare professionals

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt approves Rs 17.5 cr for 587 police stations

October 28, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (IANS) The Odisha government here on Monday approved Rs 17.5 crore additional annual contingency fund for 587

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM celebrates Diwali with orphans

October 27, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 27 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik celebrated Diwali with orphans at a non-government organisation (NGO), here on

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt asks collectors to assess damage due to rain

October 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 26 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday asked the district collectors to assess the damages caused to private

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

RBI officer who killed self was depressed: Odisha Police

October 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 26 (IANS) The General Manager of RBI’s Guwahati branch, who allegedly committed suicide in Odisha’s Jajpur, was depressed

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

RBI GM commits suicide in Odisha hotel

October 25, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (IANS) A general manager of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Guwahati branch allegedly committed suicide by

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Business/Economy Crime/Disaster/Accident Orissa 

GST fraud of Rs 138 cr busted in Odisha, 4 arrested

October 25, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (IANS) Four persons have been arrested after a racket involving generation of fake Goods and Services Tax

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National Orissa Politics 

Naveen Patnaik announces social services programme

October 25, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced the ‘Odisha-Mo Parivar’

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Business/Economy Orissa 

No coal production at MCL’s Odisha mines in last 14 days

October 24, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (IANS) Coal production at the Balram opencast project of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) remained affected for the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Incessant rain affects normal life in Odisha

October 24, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (IANS) Incessant rain triggered by a well-marked low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal threw normal

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Will be following FIH Olympic qualifiers closely: SV Sunil

October 24, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (IANS) While the Indian men’s hockey team eagerly await their challenge against Russia in the FIH Olympic

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National Orissa 

BJD’s Rita Sahu wins Bijepur bypoll with record margin

October 24, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate Rita Sahu clinched victory in the Bijepur Assembly bypoll in Odisha’s

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National Orissa 

BJD’s Rita Sahu leading in Odisha bypoll

October 24, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (IANS) Rita Sahu of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) was leading by 56,126 votes over her nearest

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha to develop 9 tourist circuits, 13 destinations

October 23, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to develop nine tourist circuits and 13 tourist destinations. The decision

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Odisha pitches for investment in food processing sector

October 23, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday invited potential investors to invest in the food processing sector in

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha to receive rainfall under influence of low pressure

October 23, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) A well marked low pressure formed over the Bay of Bengal has triggered heavy rainfall in

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National Orissa Politics 

Gangwar says no to ESIC medical college in Odisha

October 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 22 (IANS) Santosh Gangwar, Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, here on Tuesday, rejected the Odisha

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha’s revenue generation till September grows 8.10%

October 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 22 (IANS) Odisha’s revenue augmentation shows an upward trend by end of September in fiscal 2019-20, marking a

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Education National Orissa 

IIT student dies after ‘falling’ from hostel roof in Odisha

October 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 22 (IANS) A student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bhubaneswar died after allegedly falling from the hostel

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Chit fund firm MD arrested for duping investors in Odisha

October 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 22 (IANS) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Crime Branch has arrested the managing director of a

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National Orissa 

Odisha approves Rs 3,208 cr to make Puri heritage city

October 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) The Odisha cabinet on Monday approved Rs 3,208 crore under the ABADHA scheme to make Puri

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National Orissa 

72% voter turnout in Bijepur bypoll in Odisha

October 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) By-election to Bijepur Assembly constituency in Odisha’s Bargarh district recorded a voter turnout of 72 per

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Football Orissa Sports 

Indian midfielders more comfortable on ball now: Vinit Rai

October 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) Odisha FC midfielder Vinit Rai feels Indian players are now more comfortable on the ball and

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National Orissa Politics 

25.7% voting 11 a.m. in Odisha’s Bijepur Assembly bypoll

October 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) About 25.7 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 11 a.m. on Monday for the Bijepur

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National Orissa Politics 

Voting begins for Bijepur bypoll in Odisha

October 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) The voting has begun for the bypoll to Bijepur Assembly constituency in Odisha’s Bargarh district on

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha Speaker asks ex-MLAs to vacate quarters

October 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 19 (IANS) Giving an ultimatum to former legislators, Odisha Assembly Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro on Saturday directed them

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National Orissa Politics 

Bijepur bypoll to witness tough fight in Odisha

October 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 19 (IANS) Bijepur Assembly constituency under Odisha’s Bargarh Lok Sabha seat is set to witness a tough fight,

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National Orissa Politics 

BJP, BJD in verbal duel ahead of Bijepur bypolls

October 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Bharatiya Janata Party entered into a verbal duel with the

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National Orissa Politics 

After Article 370 axing, RSS demands UCC, pan-India NRC

October 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneshwar, Oct 18 (IANS) National security remained the top focus during the three-day RSS conclave here, apart from focussing on

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National Orissa Politics Religion 

Expecting Ayodhya verdict would go in favour of Hindus: RSS

October 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday said it was expecting the Supreme Court verdict in

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

50 arrested for trafficking labourers in Odisha

October 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (IANS) As many as 50 agents and middlemen have been arrested for allegedly trafficking labourers in three

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Mining operations continue to remain affected in Odisha

October 17, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 17 (IANS) Mining operations continued to remain paralysed at Talcher Coalfield of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) in Odisha,

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National Orissa Politics 

Campaign gains momentum for Bijepur bypoll in Odisha

October 17, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 17 (IANS) The campaign for the bypoll to Bijepur Assembly constituency in Odisha’s Bargarh district has gained momentum

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Team showing consistency in run up to Olympic qualifiers: Reid

October 17, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 17 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team has been in fine form lately, winning the FIH Men’s Series

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha CM announces new medical college in Phulbani

October 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced the setting up of a medical college and

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National Orissa Politics 

RSS active in 90% of blocks in India: Manmohan Vaidya

October 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneshwar, Oct 16 (IANS) The RSS has seen a sharp rise both in number of shakhas and in popularity among

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National Orissa Politics 

Senior Odisha BJP leader Damodar Rout quits party

October 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (IANS) Senior Odisha BJP leader Damodar Rout on Wednesday resigned from the primary membership of the party

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National Orissa Politics 

Birthday wishes pour in as Naveen turns 74

October 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (IANS) Birthday greetings poured in for Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM not to celebrate birthday over cyclone Fani

October 15, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday that he will not celebrate his birthday on Wednesday

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Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Politics 

Orissa HC’s full bench issues notice on lawyers’ stir

October 15, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (IANS) A 14-member full bench of the Orissa High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the State

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

White male tiger Subhranshu dies at Odisha zoo

October 15, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (IANS) A five-year-old white male tiger died at the Nandankanan Zoological Park due to liver-related ailments on

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt announces infra support for four hospitals

October 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced infrastructure support for four hospitals under the ‘Mo

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Odisha’s Gopalpur port receives its first capesize vessel

October 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (IANS) Odisha’s Gopalpur Port has received its first ever capesize vessel carrying 105,000 tonnes of limestone, said

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Gambling dens busted in Odisha, 95 arrested

October 13, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (IANS) As many as 95 persons were arrested in a major crackdown on gambling dens in Odisha,

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Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Politics 

Odisha medical officer suspended for dereliction of duty

October 13, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday suspended Sundargarh’s Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) in-charge Pankaj Patel for

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National Orissa Politics 

RSS working to organise entire society: Bhagwat

October 12, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that the RSS is working towards

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

41 middlemen held for trafficking of labourers in Odisha

October 12, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (IANS) As many as 41 middlemen were arrested for their alleged involvement in trafficking of labourers in

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National Orissa Politics 

Secy-level officials to oversee development in Odisha districts

October 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday nominated secretary-level officials to oversee development in 10 aspirational districts of

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Gold worth Rs 5 cr seized from Jnaneswari Express in Odisha

October 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (IANS) Officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Thursday seized around 12.9 kg gold worth

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National Orissa Sports 

Mountaineer Lipika Seth scales Mount Elbrus

October 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (IANS) Odisha-born mountaineer Lipika Seth has scaled Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Russia. Lipika from Dalab

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Another officer retired compulsorily in Odisha

October 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (IANS) Acting tough against corruption, the Odisha government on Thursday sent yet another official on compulsory retirement

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Youth impersonating as BJD MLA arrested in Odisha

October 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (IANS) A 25-year-old youth has been arrested after he allegedly impersonated as a Biju Janata Dal (BJD)

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Media National Orissa Politics 

Media must be prepared to tackle fake news: Vice President

October 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, Oct 6 (IANS) Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said the media must devise creative solutions to contain fake

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Education National Orissa 

Schools should make poetry reading compulsory: Naidu

October 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 (IANS) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday urged schools to make poetry reading and appreciation a

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Pregnant woman dies as ambulance runs out of fuel in Odisha

October 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (IANS) A pregnant woman died while being shifted to a government-run hospital in Odisha’s Baripada as the

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Odisha issues auction notification for 10 mineral blocks

October 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct (IANS)The Odisha government on Friday issued a notification for online auction of 10 mineral blocks. The Directorate of

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt orders premature retirement for 4 employees

October 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday issued premature retirement orders to four officials for their involvement in

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt orders premature retirement for 3 employees

October 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday issued premature retirement orders to three officials for their involvement in

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Odisha offers to assist flood-stricken Bihar

October 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday spoke to his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar on the

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Odisha’s GO-SWIFT portal gets 1,000 investment proposals

October 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) The Government of Odisha Single Window for Investor Facilitation and Tracking (GO-SWIFT) portal has received 1,000

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National Orissa 

29 arrested in Odisha for forcing six to eat human excreta

October 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) At least 29 people including 22 women have been arrested in Odisha’s Ganjam district for allegedly

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha launches Mo Sarkar initiative on Gandhi Jayanti

October 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 2 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched the ‘Mo Sarkar’ initiative on the occasion of

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Environment/Wildlife Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Odisha achieves 100% ODF status

October 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 2 (IANS) After missing several deadlines, Odisha finally achieved 100 per cent Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, revealed

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National Orissa Politics 

7 prisoners released in Odisha on Gandhi Jayanti

October 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 2 (IANS) As many as seven convicts lodged in Odisha jails were released under the amnesty scheme as

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha: MCL to set up medical college

October 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 2 (IANS) Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has decided to invite a reputed medical institution to run its state-of-the-art

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National Orissa Politics 

Gandhiji remembered on his birth anniversary in Odisha

October 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 2 (IANS) People from all walks of society in Odisha paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa Politics 

Odisha extends ban on single-use plastic to all urban bodies

October 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (IANS) Ban on single-use plastic will come into effect in all urban local bodies (ULBs) across Odisha

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National Orissa 

Agitation over goat’s death costs MCL Rs 2.68 cr in Odisha

October 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (IANS) The Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) has said that it has suffered a loss of Rs 2.68

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National Orissa Politics 

Nominations filed for Bijepur bypoll in Odisha

September 30, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (IANS) The candidates of the three major political parties Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Biju Janata Dal (BJD)

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Business/Economy Orissa Politics 

Rourkela Steel Plant to be expanded: Steel Minister

September 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Rourkela, Sep 29 (IANS) Union Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Sunday that the Rourkela Steel Plant in Odisha would

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National Orissa Politics 

BJP names Sanat Gartia as its candidate for Bijepur bypoll

September 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said it will field Sanat Gartia for the by-election

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

Kovind presents Colours to Corps of Army Air Defence

September 28, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Berhampur, Sep 28 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday handed over the prestigious President’s Colours Award to the Corps

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National Orissa Politics 

Rita Sahu to be BJD candidate for Bijepur bypolls

September 28, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (IANS) Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday announced former MLA Rita Sahu as the party’s

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Cricket Orissa Sports 

Sanjay Behera elected OCA secretary

September 27, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, Sep 27 (IANS) Sanjay Behera, son of former Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) secretary Ashirbad Behera, was on Friday elected

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Defence/Security National Orissa Politics 

President Kovind arrives in Odisha on two-day visit

September 27, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 27 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday arrived here on a two-day visit to Odisha. The President

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Badminton Orissa Sports 

Badminton academy to be set up at Kalinga Stadium in Odisha

September 27, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 27 (IANS) A new badminton academy will come up in the premises of Kalinga Stadium with the support

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt to procure 60 lakh MT of paddy this year

September 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (IANS) The Odisha government has set a target of procuring 60 lakh metric tonnes of paddy this

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Pradhan presses for speeding up Rourkela Smart City project

September 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has sought the intervention of the Centre and the Odisha government

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Milk prices hiked in Odisha

September 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (IANS) The state-owned Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (Omfed) has increased the packaged milk rate

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National Orissa Politics 

BJD MP slaps party worker on stage, video goes viral

September 25, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (IANS) Chandrasekhar Sahu, Member of Parliament (MP) of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) from Berhampur, has landed in

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha government alerts collectors on possible floods

September 25, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday asked district collectors to keep administrative machinery ready in view of

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Business/Economy Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Camps in Odisha blocks for driving license, PUC certificate

September 24, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday said it would set up temporary camps at block and sub-divisional

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Six held in Odisha with leopard hide

September 24, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (IANS) Six people were arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle leopard hide in the Deogarh district of

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Art/Culture/Books National Orissa 

Odisha’s art, culture to be on display on Rajdhani Express

September 23, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) Odisha’s art, culture and heritage will be on display on the exteriors of New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

S Korean firms show interest in Odisha

September 23, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) Forgetting the Posco episode, the South Korean industries have shown interest in investing in Odisha as

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National Orissa Politics Sports 

Sprinter Dutee Chand wants to join politics

September 23, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) Ace sprinter Dutee Chand has expressed her interest to enter the political fray after finishing her

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

World’s biggest coastal cleanup campaign at Puri beach

September 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Puri, Sep 21 (IANS) A mega cleanliness drive under the banner of ‘Mo Beach’ cleaning initiative was organised at Odisha’s

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National Orissa Science/Tech Technology 

Chandrayaan-2 mission achieved 98% success: ISRO chief

September 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (IANS) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K. Sivan on Saturday said Chandrayaan-2 mission has achieved 98

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Another accused held in Graham Staines murder case in Odisha

September 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (IANS) Over 20 years after Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons were burnt to death

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Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Politics 

24 special courts in Odisha to deal with POCSO cases

September 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 20 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday said it would establish 24 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) for

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Fire breaks out at BSNL office in Cuttack

September 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, Sep 20 (IANS) A fire broke out at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) office building in Odisha’s Cuttack city

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Odisha, ECoR sign MoU to develop Bhubaneswar railway station

September 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (IANS) The Odisha government and the East Cost Railway (ECoR) here on Thursday signed a memorandum of

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National Orissa Politics Terrorism 

Maoist activity on the rise in poll-bound Dantewada

September 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Sep 19 (IANS) Sukma, the hub of Maoist activity in Bastar division, is back in the news with

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha court awards death penalty in minor’s rape case

September 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (IANS) A special POCSO court in Odisha’s Cuttack on Thursday awarded the death sentence to Mohammad Mustaq

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Cricket Orissa Sports 

CBI arrests former OCA secretary in chit fund scam

September 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested former honorary secretary of Odisha Cricket Association

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Education Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa 

OHRC seeks report from Odisha govt on anti-ragging measures

September 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 18 (IANS) The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has issued a notice to the state government seeking information

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Minister seeks direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai

September 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 18 (IANS) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday requested the Centre for a direct

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Bhubaneswar airport to remain partially shut for 8 months

September 17, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (IANS) The Biju Patnaik International Airport here will remain partially closed for eight months due to the

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha’s revenue collection up by 7% till August

September 17, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (IANS) Odisha has registered a 7 per cent increase in revenue collection up to August during the

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha distributes 170.50 cr to ineligible beneficiaries

September 17, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (IANS) The Odisha government has distributed an assistance of about Rs 170.50 crore to 3.41 lakh ineligible

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

426 drunk drivers held in 10 days in Odisha

September 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (IANS) The Odisha police have arrested 426 people under the influence of alcohol since September 6 under

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Football Orissa Sports 

ISL newbies Odisha FC unveil official logo

September 15, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 15 (IANS) Odisha FC, the franchise which replaces Delhi Dynamos in the upcoming edition of the Indian Super

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM to police: Work for people or face action

September 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday asked the heads of all police stations to work

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Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

Odisha woman gets widowed daughter-in-law remarried

September 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar Sep 14 (IANS) An elderly woman in Odisha’s Angul district has set a rare example by solemnising the marriage

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Nagaland truck fined Rs 6.53 lakh for MVA violation

September 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (IANS) A Nagaland-registered truck was fined a whopping Rs 6.53 lakh for seven traffic violations in Odisha’s

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Business/Economy Crime/Disaster/Accident Orissa 

CIL gives Odisha Rs 50.32 cr for power infra restoration

September 13, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 13 (IANS) The Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Friday handed over a cheque of Rs 50.32 crore to

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

16 govt officials dismissed on corruption charges in Odisha

September 13, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday dismissed 16 government officials for their alleged involvement in

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National Orissa Politics 

Leaders must lead by example, says Odisha CM

September 13, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said people’s representatives must lead by example in public

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Health/Medicine Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa 

Odisha to develop mobile app for treating retarded children

September 12, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 12 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday said that a mobile app will be developed for the treatment

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha to procure 1 lakh quintal of ragi in Kharif season

September 12, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 12 (IANS) The Odisha government has proposed to procure one lakh quintal of ragi during the Kharif season

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha to take call on MV Act after examining other states

September 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) The Odisha government said on Wednesday that it will take a call on reducing the quantum

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Two more flights from Jharsuguda airport in Odisha

September 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) The Veer Surendra Sai (VSS) Airport in Jharsuguda will soon have flight services to two more

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Man gets death sentence for raping minor in Odisha

September 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Jagatsinghpur, Sep 10 (IANS) A POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district on Tuesday awarded

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Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

Anupriya becomes first pilot from Maoist-hit Malkangiri

September 10, 2019September 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) A feat that is sure to inspire many young girls, 27 year old Anupriya Lakra, a

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National Orissa Politics 

No aggressive overdrive for 3 months in Odisha: CM

September 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 9 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a relaxation on traffic enforcement for a period

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Media National Orissa 

Odisha journalist Dillip Satpathy passes away

September 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 9 (IANS) Senior Odisha journalist and resident editor of English daily Business Standard (Bhubaneswar edition), Dillip Satpathy passed

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National Orissa Politics 

MLA goes to sensitise traffic rules, fined for illegal parking

September 8, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (IANS) A legislator from ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) was fined Rs 500 for violating traffic rule

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Jindal seeks raw material security for Odisha steel plants

September 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 (IANS) Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) Chairman Naveen Jindal on Saturday requested the Odisha government to

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

38 arrested for drunken driving in Odisha

September 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 (IANS) As many as 38 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, the police

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha commuters protest large fines under MV Act

September 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 (IANS) The road users, up in arms against levying of heavy fines under the amended Motor Vehicles

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Union Minister Sarangi appears in court in SC/ST cases

September 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 6 (IANS) Union MSME Minister Pratap Sarangi on Friday appeared before a special court here in connection with

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt eases PUC check for for one month

September 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 6 (IANS) The Odisha government here on Friday delayed implementation of the Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification, under

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha alerts district collectors on possible flooding

September 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 5 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday asked all district collectors to remain prepared for any possible flooding

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha BJP begins process for organisational election

September 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started the process of holding organisational elections in Odisha unit

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

82 Odisha children rescued from other states

September 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 4 (IANS) As many as 82 children from Odisha, including 21 girls, have been rescued from other states

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Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa 

Odisha auto-rickshaw driver fined Rs 47,500 under MV Act

September 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sep 4 (IANS) An auto-rickshaw driver in Bhubaneswar was, on Wednesday, fined a whopping Rs 47,500 for violating a

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

CBI files supplementary charges in Odisha ponzi scam

August 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a supplementary charge sheet against three persons, including

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Football Orissa Sports 

Bhubaneswar gets provisional nod for 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s WC

August 27, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 27 (IANS) Bhubaneswar on Tuesday became the first venue to receive a provisional clearance to host the FIFA

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Odisha announces Rs 500 cr package for Puri city

August 23, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a package of Rs 500 crore to develop

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Education National Orissa 

Odisha orders probe after ragging clips go viral

August 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 22 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday ordered a probe after several videos showing ragging of junior students

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Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa 

Justice BP Das appointed OHRC chairperson

August 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 22 (IANS) Justice Bimal Prasad Das has been appointed the chairperson of the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC),

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

3 elephants mowed down by speeding truck in Odisha

August 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 22 (IANS) Three elephants were killed after being hit by a speeding truck on National Highway 20 in

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Two MoUs signed to push agri-entrepreneurship in Odisha

August 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 (IANS) State-owned Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Ltd (APICOL) on Wednesday signed two Memoranda of

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Business/Economy Orissa 

NTPC faces coal crunch at Kaniha unit in Odisha

August 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 20 (IANS) State-run power generator NTPC’s Kaniha unit in Angul district of Odisha is facing coal shortage due

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National Orissa Politics 

‘One nation, one ration card’ in Odisha from Sept 1

August 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 20 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to implement the Centre’s ‘one nation, one ration card’ programme from

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Odisha approves 5 investment proposals worth Rs 2.04 lakh cr

August 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 19 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday approved five investment proposals worth Rs 2.04 lakh crore. These proposals

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Vehicles torched in Odisha MLA’s official residence

August 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 19 (IANS) Some miscreants have torched vehicles parked at the official residence here of ruling Biju Janata Dal

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National Orissa Politics 

Asit Tripathy appointed Odisha Chief Secretary

August 15, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday appointed 1986-batch IAS officer Asit Kumar Tripathy as Chief Secretary. The

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt announces ‘Mo Sarkar’ intiative from Oct 2

August 15, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced a new initiative ‘Mo Sarkar’ based on 5T

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National Orissa Politics 

Aditya Padhi appointed Odisha election commissioner

August 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 14 (IANS) Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal here on Wednesday approved the appointment of chief secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha govt abolishes Guard of Honour for CM, ministers

August 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 14 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday abolished the practice of according Guard of Honor and House Guard

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Mahanadi in spate, 11 Odisha districts on high alert

August 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 14 (IANS) Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Bishnupada Sethi on Wednesday asked Collectors of 11 districts to prepare

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

Odisha CM inaugurates Naval Tata Hockey Academy

August 13, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday inaugurated the Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA), a high-performance

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Education National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM opposes exam fee hike by CBSE

August 13, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday requested Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

8 killed in Odisha rain, floods

August 13, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 (IANS) At least eight people were killed due to the heavy rain and floods in Odisha, a

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha collectors told to be ready for possible floods

August 12, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 (IANS) With Odisha witnessing heavy rainfall, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Bishnupada Sethi on Monday asked the district

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Politics 

Implement Aushman Bharat Yojana, BJP MPs urge Odisha

August 12, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 (IANS) The central government is building up pressure on the Odisha government for implementation of Aushman Bharat

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Defence/Security Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

Fulfilling IPS dream, UP man battling Maoists in Dantewada

August 12, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Aug 12 (IANS) The three stars that sit pretty along with the ‘IPS’ shoulder badge of Chhattisgarh cadre

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National Orissa Politics 

Congress not ready to learn from poll debacle: Shivraj

August 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Damage assessment report sought after flash flood in Odisha

August 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 (IANS) The Odisha government has directed nine district collectors to submit an assessment report on damage occurred

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha woman given talaq over phone, police register case

August 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 10 (IANS) Days after Parliament passed a Bill criminalising triple talaq, the Odisha Police have registered the first

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Malaysian cargo ship drifts towards Odisha

August 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 10 (IANS) A Malaysian cargo ship, which was on its way to Visakhapatnam, has anchored near Chilika Lake

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Art/Culture/Books National Orissa Politics 

Include Puri, Konark in iconic tourist list: Odisha BJP MPs

August 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 9 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs from Odisha have requested Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

3 killed, 2 missing in Odisha due to floods

August 8, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IANS) At least three people died while two others were missing due to incessant rainfall that triggered

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha developing Vision 2030 for industries

August 8, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IANS) The Odisha government is developing a Vision 2030 for downstream industries to achieve more than 50

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National Orissa Politics 

Bijay Kumar Sharma given additional charge of Odisha DGP

August 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 7 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday gave additional charge to 1986-batch IPS officer Bijay Kumar Sharma by

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM launches 22 projects worth over Rs 4,400 cr

August 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 7 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched 22 new projects, 10 inaugurations and 12 groundbreakings,

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM condoles Sushma Swaraj’s demise

August 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 7 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday condoled the death of former External Affairs Minister Sushma

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha government clears projects worth Rs 1,036.39 cr

August 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday approved seven investment proposals with an investment of Rs 1036.39 crore,

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha DGP Sharma to be new member of Lokayukta

August 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) Director General of Police (DGP) Rajendra Prasad Sharma has been selected as the new member of

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Cyclone Fani caused Rs 24,176 cr damage in Odisha: Report

August 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday released a damage assessment report on cyclone Fani which

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Fourth body recovered in MCL accident in Odisha

August 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 5 (IANS) The fourth body was recovered after 14 days of the coal mine accident at Bharatpur open

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

MCL’s coal production continues to remain paralysed in Odisha

August 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 4 (IANS) Coal mining and despatch operations continued to remain paralysed at the Talcher Coalfields of Mahanadi Coalfields

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Defence/Security National Orissa 

India successfully test fires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile

August 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 4 (IANS) India on Sunday successfully test fired a Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) with 30 kilometre range

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Over Rs 280 cr lost as strike at Odisha coalfields continues

August 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 2 (IANS) Coal production and supply from Talcher Coalfields of Mahanadi Coal Fields Limited (MCL) remained paralysed for

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha BJP MLA apologises for remark against Muslim women

August 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 2 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) deputy leader in Odisha Assembly Bishnu Charan Sethi on Friday expressed regret

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Odisha govt extends tenure of chit fund inquiry commission

August 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 2 (IANS) The Odisha government has extended the tenure of the Justice M.M. Das Commission inquiring into the

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National Orissa Politics 

Uproar in Odisha House over BJP MLA’s remark on talaq

August 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 1 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly on Thursday witnessed pandemonium after Bishnu Charan Sethi, deputy leader of the Bharatiya

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha receives 17.7% deficit rainfall in June-July

August 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, Aug 1 (IANS) Odisha has received 17.7 per cent deficit rainfall in the months of June and July, said

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Odisha raised Rs 5,571 cr VAT from petrol, diesel in 2018-19

July 31, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 31 (IANS) The Odisha government has collected Rs 5,571.34 crore Value Added Tax (VAT) from petrol and diesel

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Art/Culture/Books Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha to seek GI tag for traditional sweets: minister

July 30, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 30 (IANS) Odisha’s Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Dibya Shankar Mishra, on Tuesday said the

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Deer most hunted animal in Odisha: minister

July 30, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 30 (IANS) Deer is the most hunted wild animal in Odisha as a total of 106 deer of

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Lifestyle/Fashion National Orissa 

‘Odisha Rasagola’ gets GI tag in battle with Bengal

July 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 29 (IANS) Rasagola, the sweet delicacy of Odisha, got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag on Monday, signalling the

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Talcher Coalfields stir hits power plants in Odisha

July 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 29 (IANS) Work at Talcher Coalfields of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) remained paralysed for the sixth day on

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Art/Culture/Books National Orissa 

Sand artist Sudarsan wins People’s Choice award in US

July 28, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 28 (IANS) Renowned sand artist from Odisha, Sudarsan Pattnaik, has won the People’s Choice Prize at International Sand

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

MCL coal mine manager suspended over mishap in Odisha

July 27, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 27 (IANS) Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Chairman-cum-Managing Director B.N. Shukla suspended V.K. Singh, manager of Bharatpur open cast

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha MLAs give standing ovation to scientists for Chandrayaan-2

July 27, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 27 (IANS) Legislators in the Odisha assembly on Saturday gave a standing ovation to the scientists involved in

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Man gets death sentence for rape, murder of minor in Odisha

July 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 26 (IANS) A local court in Odisha on Friday awarded the death sentence to a person for the

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Art/Culture/Books National Orissa Politics Religion 

Include Sun, Jagannath temples in iconic tourist sites: Pradhan

July 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 26 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel for the inclusion

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

3 bodies recovered from Odisha coal mine collapse

July 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 26 (IANS) Two more bodies of coal workers, who were trapped in a coal mine in Odisha’s Talcher,

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National Orissa Politics 

Implement OBC quota in jobs, education: Pradhan to Patnaik

July 25, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 25 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday requested Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to implement Other

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Groundwater level decreases by 6.71% in Odisha: minister

July 25, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 25 (IANS) The groundwater level has decreased by 6.71 per cent between 2009 and 2017 in Odisha, a

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National Orissa Politics 

BJD wins Patkura Assembly seat in Odisha

July 24, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 24 (IANS) Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday won the Patkura Assembly seat, defeating the Bharatiya

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

1 killed, 3 feared trapped in MCL coal mine in Odisha

July 24, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 24 (IANS) A coal miner has been killed and three are feared trapped after a dump slide at

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Business/Economy Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Four workers feared trapped in MCL coal mine in Odisha

July 24, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 24 (IANS) At least four workers are feared trapped while nine have been injured in a landslide at

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National Orissa Politics 

BJD takes early lead in Patkura Assembly polls in Odisha

July 24, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 24 (IANS) The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday took an early lead in the counting of

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha Assembly stalled over rapes of minors

July 23, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 23 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly was paralysed for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as the opposition Bharatiya

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Gang rape video of minor goes viral

July 23, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 23 (IANS) A minor girl was allegedly gang raped in a forest in Odisha’s Sundergarh district and a

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Bhubaneshwar-Surat direct flight soon

July 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 22 (IANS) Direct flight from Bhubaneswar to Surat will start operating soon, said Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi on

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

Indians complete sweep; Harmeet, Ayhika win in singles

July 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, July 22 (IANS) Indian paddlers made most of the ‘home advantage and grabbed all the gold medals — seven

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National Orissa Politics 

Opposition demands CM’s resignation over rapes of minor girls in Odisha

July 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 22 (IANS) Cases of rape of minor girls and missing children rocked the Odisha Assembly on Monday as

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

CTTF chairman Vivek Kohli unveils expansion plans

July 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, July 21 (IANS) The newly-elected chairman of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF), Vivek Kohli, spelt out his plans

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

Sathiyan, Archana win mixed gold; Sharath stunned in quarters

July 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, July 21 (IANS) Indian mixed doubles pair of G. Sathiyan and Archana Kamath defeated Singapore duo Peng Yu En

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National Orissa 

Hockey star Lazrus Barla wants to give back to society (Where Are They Now?)

July 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 21 (IANS) He has played hockey for India across a range of tournaments — over 170 matches at

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

Commonwealth TT: 12 Indians in women’s singles main draw

July 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, July 20 (IANS) Nine Indians gained entry into the main draw of the women’s singles from among the 16

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

Two students injured in explosion at Odisha school

July 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 20 (IANS) Two students suffered injuries in an explosion at the Magura Upper Primary School in the Aska

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National Orissa Politics 

Patkura votes to elect its MLA

July 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 20 (IANS) Around 67 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 5 p.m. in the election to Odisha’s

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Orissa Sports 

Harmeet provides twist in tale; women win maiden TT title

July 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, July 19 (IANS) England tried to change the script, but the Indian men brought in a twist to the

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Pradhan seeks independent trains connecting Kalahandi with Odisha capital

July 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 19 (IANS) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged Railways Minister Piyush Goyal to run

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National Orissa Politics Sports 

New sports policy to come up in Odisha: Minister

July 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 19 (IANS) A new sports policy will be introduced in Odisha soon, said state Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

Manika Batra withdraws from individual events of Commonwealth TT Championships

July 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, July 19 (IANS) Star Indian paddler Manika Batra has withdrawn from all individual events of the ongoing Commonwealth Table

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

Commonwealth TT: Indian women reach semis, men follow

July 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, July 18 (IANS) Indian men and women were the first to book their semifinal slots after winning their Super

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National Orissa Politics 

Opposition seeks action against IPS officer for manhandling scribe in Odisha

July 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 18 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly on Thursday witnessed pandemonium as opposition members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

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National Orissa Politics 

Vote for Patkura Assembly seat in Odisha on July 20

July 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 18 (IANS) Leaders of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

India start on grand note in Commonwealth TT

July 17, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, July 17 (IANS) India made a grand start to their campaign in the team championships and topped their groups

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

College student raped by teacher in Odisha

July 17, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 17 (IANS) A college student has allegedly been raped by a school teacher in a forest in Odisha’s

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Over 51 lakh Odisha farmers get financial assistance

July 17, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 17 (IANS) Over 51 lakh farmers have received financial assistance under the Kushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

India have task cut out as Commonwealth TT C’ships get underway (Preview)

July 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, July 16 (IANS) India may have got the toughest group opponents from among the teams participating in the 21st

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Action against 836 officers in housing scam in Odisha

July 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 16 (IANS) Action has been taken against 836 officers for their alleged involvement in corruption under various housing

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

369 people killed in Odisha elephant attacks since 2015

July 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 16 (IANS) As many as 369 persons were killed and 207 injured in wild elephant attacks in the

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

Ghana, Guyana, Pakistan withdraw from Commonwealth TT

July 15, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, July 15 (IANS) With less than 48 hours to go for the opening of the 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

17,528 rape cases reported in Odisha in 10 years: Minister

July 15, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 15 (IANS) As much as 17,528 rape and 13,246 murder cases have been reported in Odisha in last

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Art/Culture/Books National Orissa 

Honors for noted authors at upcoming Kalinga litfest

July 15, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 15 (IANS) Noted authors Pavan K. Varma, Rajendra Kishore Panda, Paro Anand and Kedar Mishra will be awarded

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National Orissa Politics 

Naveen seeks performance report from party MPs

July 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 14 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday asked his party

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Land problem delaying Odisha rail projects: Railway Board chief

July 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 14 (IANS) Land acquisition is the main reason for the slow progress of ongoing railway projects in Odisha,

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Environment/Wildlife Human Interest/Society National Orissa Technology 

Odisha registers 31% decline in lightning deaths

July 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 14 (IANS) The number of human casualties due to lightning strikes in Odisha has declined by over 31

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Orissa Other Sports Sports 

Formidable Sharath and party favourites for team title

July 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Cuttack, July 14 (IANS) A strong Indian contingent, led by experienced A. Sharath Kamal, would be gunning for the Home

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM seeks direct flight between Bhubaneswar-Dubai

July 13, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has requested the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to introduce direct flight

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Commission submits 7th interim report on Odisha chit fund scam

July 12, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 12 (IANS) The Justice M.M. Das commission of inquiry, which is probing the multi-crore chit fund scam in

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National Orissa Religion 

Lakhs participate in Bahuda Yatra in Puri

July 12, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 12 (IANS) Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad witnessed Bahuda Yatra — the home coming

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Cricket Orissa Sports World Cup 2019 

Odisha youth attempts suicide after India lose in WC semis

July 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 11 (IANS) A cricket fan in Odisha’s Kalahandi district allegedly attempted suicide on Thursday after team India failed

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National Orissa Politics 

Naveen gives ‘mantras’ for good governance in Odisha

July 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday advised his Council of Ministers to take feedback from

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National Orissa Politics Religion 

Odisha seeks inclusion of two places in iconic tourist sites

July 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday requested Union tourism minister Prahalad Singh Patel to include

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Train driver runs over man, gets him to hospital

July 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) A train driver on Wednesday rescued and admitted a man to a hospital after he was

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Odisha gets highest ever allocation in railway sector

July 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) Odisha has received its highest ever allocation of Rs 5,993 crore in the railway sector in

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Document on trillion dollar economy for Odisha released

July 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday released the vision document ‘Economic Possibilities for Odisha –

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha govt to form new health policy to doctors’ brain drain

July 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) The Odisha government will form a new health policy to stop the brain drain of doctors

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National Orissa Politics 

BJP sets 50 lakh membership target in Odisha

July 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) The Odisha unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set a target to enrol 50 lakh

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

BJD MLA gets bail in sit-up row in Odisha

July 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) A court in Odisha on Saturday granted bail to Biju Janata Dal (BJD) legislator Saroj Meher,

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM’s mix reaction to Union Budget

July 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gave a mixed reaction to the Union Budget 2019-20 which was

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National Orissa Politics 

Election to Patkura Assembly seat in Odisha on July 20

July 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 4 (IANS) Elections to the Patkura Assembly seat under the Kendrapara Parliamentary constituency in Odisha will be held

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National Orissa Religion 

Lakhs throng Puri to witness annual Rath Yatra

July 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 4 (IANS) A sea of devotees thronged the beach town of Puri in Odisha as the annual nine-day

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Business/Economy Orissa 

JSPL’s Angul plant posts record production of hot metal

July 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IANS) India’s largest blast furnace belonging to Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. (JSPL) produced its highest ever

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National Orissa Religion 

Stage set for annual Rath Yatra in Odisha

July 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IANS) Thousands of devotees have started thronging to pilgrim town Puri in Odisha as Lord Jagannath and

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Health/Medicine Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

Hospital restricts cellphones as TikTok videos go viral

July 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) The administration of Odisha’s Malkangiri district headquarters hospital has prohibited the use of cellphones in sensitive

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Pregnancy of tribal girls in Bhubaneswar hostels rocks Odisha Assembly

July 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday witnessed unruly scenes as Congress members created an uproar over the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Pregnancy of tribal girls in Bhubaneswar hostels rocks Odisha Assembly

July 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly on Wednesday witnessed unruly scenes as Congress members created an uproar over the

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Art/Culture/Books Human Interest/Society IANS Life National Orissa 

Kalinga lit fest to recall Gandhi’s ‘idea of India’

July 2, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) With “Gandhis Idea of India: Truth, Harmony, Non-Violence” as its central theme, the three-day Kalinga Literary

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM requests PM to stop Polavaram construction work

July 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to

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National Orissa Politics Sports 

Odisha inks MoU to host 21st Commonwealth TT C’ships

July 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for hosting the upcoming 21st

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha receives deficit rainfall of 31.5% in June

July 1, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) Odisha experienced a rainfall deficit of 31.5 per cent in June this year, the office of

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Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

Sudarsan to compete in US Sand Sculpting Championship

June 30, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 30 (IANS) Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik from Odisha will represent India at the International Sand Sculpting Championship

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha asks districts to remain alert for possible flood

June 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 29 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday asked all district collectors to remain alert for a possible flood

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Odisha to auction 10 mines in July: Minister

June 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 29 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday said it has readied 36 mines for auction while at least

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National Orissa Politics 

Bishnu Sethi named deputy leader of BJP in Odisha Assembly

June 29, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday appointed legislator Bishnu Sethi as the deputy leader of

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Business/Economy National Orissa Politics 

Rs 1.39 lakh crore annual budget presented in Odisha Assembly

June 28, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 28 (IANS) Odisha Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari on Friday presented a Rs 1.39 lakh crore annual budget for

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Health/Medicine Human Interest/Society National Orissa Technology 

TikTok videos of women attendants surface in Odisha

June 28, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 28 (IANS) After a TikTok video of four nurses dancing in the hospital premises went viral on the

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National Orissa Politics 

2 from BJD, 1 from BJP elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

June 28, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 28 (IANS) Two Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidates and one Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Odisha were

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha registers 8.4% growth in 2018-19

June 28, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 28 (IANS) Driven by the industry sector Odisha has registered 8.4 per cent economic growth in the financial

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National Orissa Politics 

RS by-poll: Congress alleges BJP-BJD pact in Odisha

June 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) The nomination of former IAS officer Ashwini Vaishnaw for the Rajya Sabha by-election from the state

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Health/Medicine National Orissa Technology 

TikTok videos of nurses in Odisha hospital go viral

June 26, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) Some TikTok videos of a group of nurses dancing in Malkangiri district headquarters hospital in Odisha

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Samaleshwari Express engine catches fire in Odisha; 3 dead

June 25, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) At least three persons were killed when the Howrah-Jagadalpur Samaleshwari Express’ engine caught fire after the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Samaleshwari Express engine catches fire in Odisha; 1 dead

June 25, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) One person was killed when the Howrah-Jagadalpur Samaleshwari Express’ engine caught fire after the train rammed

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National Orissa Politics 

Fourth Saturday as holiday for Odisha govt employees

June 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) The Odisha government has declared fourth Saturday of every month as general holiday for all state

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Education National Orissa 

Odisha to close down schools having less than 10 students

June 22, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday decided to shut down 966 schools across the state that have

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Southwest monsoon arrives in Odisha, rain in several areas

June 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) Providing much-needed relief from the scorching summer, the southwest monsoon finally on Friday made onset on

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Education National Orissa 

Odisha announces Class 12 Arts, Commerce results

June 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) The Odisha Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) on Friday announced the Class 12 board results

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Health/Medicine Lifestyle/Fashion National Orissa Politics 

Odisha observes International Yoga Day

June 21, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) Along with the rest of the country, the fifth International Yoga Day was observed across Odisha

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha government extends tenure of contractual doctors by 2 years

June 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das on Thursday said that the state government has decided to

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Education Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Odisha advances school opening after favourable weather

June 20, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) With the change in weather conditions in the state, the Odisha government on Thursday ordered the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Mild earthquake hits western Odisha

June 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) Panic gripped the people after a mild earthquake was felt in several parts of western Odisha

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

18 get life imprisonment in a murder case in Odisha

June 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) A local court in Odisha’s Berhampur on Wednesday sentenced 18 people to life imprisonment for killing

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National Orissa Politics 

Naveen supports ‘one nation, one election’

June 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday extended his support

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

ALERT: 3 women gang-raped in Noida, 7 arrested

June 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

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Defence/Security National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for jawan’s kin

June 19, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh for the

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha orders litchi test after encephalitis deaths in Bihar

June 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) In view of the rising encephalitis deaths in Bihar, Odisha government on Tuesday directed officials to

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Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa Politics 

Orissa HC lawyers continue protest over judges’ appointment

June 18, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) Lawyers of the Orissa High Court on Tuesday continued to boycott the court of the Chief

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Defence/Security National Orissa Technology 

Odisha to get three more cyber police stations

June 17, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 17 (IANS) Three more cyber police stations would be set up in Odisha to deal with the rising

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Health/Medicine Immigration/Law/Rights National Orissa 

Odisha doctors join nationwide strike

June 17, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 17 (IANS) Healthcare services were affected in Odisha on Monday as doctors resorted to 24-hour cease-work, joining the

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National Orissa Politics 

Lobbying begins in BJD for Rajya Sabha berths from Odisha

June 16, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 16 (IANS) Lobbying has started within the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) after the Election Commission announced the

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

India thrash South Africa 5-1, win FIH Series Finals

June 15, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneshwar, June 15 (IANS) India beat South Africa 5-1 here on Saturday to win the FIH Series Finals title. Goals

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

India thrash Japan 7-2 to enter FIH Series final

June 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 14 (IANS) India tore apart reigning Asian Games champion Japan 7-2 in a one-sided encounter to storm into

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National Orissa Politics 

FIR against BJD MP for abusing woman scribe

June 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 14 (IANS) A woman journalist on Friday filed a complaint against Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Anubhav Mohanty

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Health/Medicine National Orissa 

Odisha medicos join Bengal doctors’ stir

June 14, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 14 (IANS) Medicos in Odisha have extended support to the agitating doctors in Kolkata thus joining the nationwide

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Minor boy held for creating fake Facebook profiles of Odisha politicians

June 13, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 13 (IANS) A minor boy was on Thursday arrested on the charges of duping people by creating fake

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Education National Orissa 

Odisha to introduce uniform syllabus in universities

June 13, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 13 (IANS) The Odisha government will introduce a uniform syllabus for undergraduate courses in all universities from the

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Business/Economy Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

NDMA to provide technical aid to cyclone-hit Odisha

June 13, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 13 (IANS) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will provide technical assistance to cyclone Fani-hit Odisha for restoration

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Cyclone Vayu: Odisha offers help to Gujarat

June 12, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) With cyclonic storm Vayu inching towards the Gujarat coast, the Odisha government on Wednesday offered support

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Environment/Wildlife National Orissa 

Heat wave may continue for next 3 days in Odisha

June 12, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) Six places in Odisha on Wednesday recorded 45 degree Celsius plus temperatures and the regional India

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National Orissa Science/Tech Technology 

India test fires Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle

June 12, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) India on Wednesday successfully test-fired Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) off Odisha coast. It was test-fired

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Business/Economy Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

No hike in electricity tariff in Odisha

June 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) In a major relief to power consumers, the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Tuesday announced

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha to formulate new agriculture policy

June 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) The Odisha government will formulate a new agriculture policy, which will focus on the income enhancement

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Man arrested for beheading relative in Odisha

June 11, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) The police on Tuesday arrested a person, who decamped with the head of a man after

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

FIH: India thrash Uzbekistan 10-0, reach semis

June 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) Favourites India stormed into the semifinals of the FIH Series Finals hockey meet as they thrashed

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha to provide 1 kg ragi at Rs 1 via PDS shops

June 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to distribute one kg of ragi at Rs 1 as a

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Business/Economy Orissa 

Oyo aims to double its presence in Odisha by 2019 end

June 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) OYO Hotels and Homes, the world’s sixth largest and fastest-growing chain of leased and franchised hotels,

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

FIH Academy, HI conduct technical officials course

June 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Academy along with the Hockey India (HI) completed the three-day Level

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National Orissa 

Budget session of Odisha Assembly to begin on June 25

June 10, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) The budget session of the Odisha Assembly will commence from June 25, said a notification on

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Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

Odisha teacher helps underprivileged students to realise dreams

June 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) Inspired by Anand Kumar’s famed Super 30 in Patna, Ajay Bahadur Singh has been imparting free

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

4 vendors killed, 5 injured in wall collapse in Odisha

June 9, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) At least four vegetable vendors were killed and five others were injured when the wall of

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National Orissa Politics 

Centre to help Odisha be global hub of ancillary steel industry: Pradhan

June 8, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) Union Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday that the Centre in cooperation with the state

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa Politics 

Odisha Governor not to host ‘At Home’ party

June 8, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal has decided not to host the ‘At Home’ party at Raj Bhavan

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

India drub Poland 3-1 in FIH Series Finals

June 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) Skipper Manpreet Singh scored a brace as India beat Poland 3-1 in the ongoing FIH Series

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National Orissa Politics 

BJD nominates Rajanikant Singh as deputy speaker

June 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday nominated Angul MLA Rajanikant Singh as deputy speaker

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Crime/Disaster/Accident National Orissa 

Engineer harassed by BJD MLA rescued in Odisha

June 7, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) A junior engineer in Odisha’s Bolangir district, who was forced to do sit-ups by Biju Janata

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Hockey Orissa Sports 

India maul Russia 10-0 in FIH Series Finals

June 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) Favourites India thrashed Russia 10-0 in their opening game of the FIH Series Finals hockey tournament

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Odisha grants land for Rs 354 cr tourism projects

June 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday allocated land for seven tourism projects, which will bring in Rs

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National Orissa Politics 

Pradhan asks MEA to help repatriate stranded Odia men

June 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday sought the intervention of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

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National Orissa Politics 

BJD MLA forces engineer do sit-ups for poor road work

June 6, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) Newly-elected Biju Janata Dal (BJD) legislator from Patnagarh in Odisha has courted controversy by forcing a

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Business/Economy National Orissa 

Alliance Air starts flights from Jharsuguda airport

June 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, on Wednesday commenced two direct flights from Veer Surendra

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Human Interest/Society National Orissa 

State fails, Odisha man completes bridge with own savings

June 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Frustrated with years of government apathy, a retired employee of the Veterinary Department has invested all

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National Orissa Religion 

Eid celebrated in Odisha amid gaiety

June 5, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, was celebrated with religious

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National Orissa Politics 

Poll promises: Odisha ministers to give status reports

June 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday directed his ministers to submit on 7th of every

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National Orissa Politics 

Odisha agrees to examine Ayushman Bharat scheme

June 4, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday said it would examine the fresh proposal of the Centre to

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Education National Orissa Politics 

Odisha CM flags off YATS programme

June 3, 2019 TFP 0 Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday flagged off the exposure visit for winners of the

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