Odisha

State in eastern India

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Odisha, formerly Orissa, is an Indian state located in Eastern India. It is the 8th largest state by area, and the 11th largest by population. The state has the third largest population of Scheduled Tribes in India. It neighbours the states of West Bengal and Jharkhand to the north, Chhattisgarh to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the south. Odisha has a coastline of 485 kilometres (301 mi) along the Bay of Bengal. The region is also known as Utkala and is mentioned in India's national anthem, "Jana Gana Mana". The language of Odisha is Odia, which is one of the Classical Languages of India.

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Passengers will undergo COVID antigen, screening test at airport: Odisha Health Min While speaking to ANI in Bhubaneswar on February 27, the Health and Family Welfare Minister of Odisha, Naba Kisore Das spoke on rising cases of coronavirus pandemic. Kisore Das said, "Passengers.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:16Published 3 hours ago

10-yr-old rewrites 'Ramayana' in Odia A 10-year-old kid from Odisha's Bhubaneswar has rewritten the holy book of 'Ramayana'. A student of fourth standard, Ayush Kumar Khuntia had done this work after watching the episodes of 'Ramayana' on.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:40Published 5 hours ago

Bhubaneswar boils in February, temp touches 40.6 C India Meteorological Department (Bhubaneswar) Director, HR Biswas said that hot weather conditions prevailing in Bhubaneswar and in some districts of Odisha. He said that Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:28Published 9 hours ago

2 arrested with elephant tusk in Odisha's Mayurbhanj Two persons have been arrested in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. They were caught by police for possessing elephant tusk on February 26. The forest officials recovered 8 pieces of elephant tusk weighing.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:49Published 1 day ago

Watch: Blue whale shark washes ashore on Odisha’s beach; released back into sea A blue whale shark was spotted at Sonapur coast in Odisha’s Ganjam. Washed ashore, the whale shark was spotted lying lifeless by fishermen. The fishermen immediately alerted the forest department.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:09Published 2 days ago

New robotics centre opens in Bhubaneswar A new robotics centre was launched at a school in Odisha's Bhubaneshwar. The Chief Secretary of Odisha Suresh Chandra Mahapatra inaugurated the centre. Facility aims to provide qualitative science and.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:58Published 2 days ago

Excise dept seizes 800 kg 'ganja' in Odisha's Malkangiri The excise department has seized around 800 kg of 'ganja' in Odisha's Malkangiri district on February 25. 'Ganja' was being transported in a jackfruit vehicle in Chitrokonda area of Malkangiri.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:09Published 2 days ago

Blue whale shark spotted at Sonapur coast in Odisha's Ganjam A blue whale shark was spotted on a coast in Odisha's Ganjam district on February 25. The timely help of villagers at Sonapur Beach saved the life blue whale shark. The locals initially spotted a big.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published 2 days ago

Watch: Wild bear rescued from ditch after 10-hour operation in Odisha A wild bear was rescued from a ditch in Odisha’s Nabarangpur on February 23. The bear was rescued after a 10-hour long operation by the Forest department. Villagers alerted the forest department.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:11Published 3 days ago

Odisha hosts 17th India International Mega Trade Fair Odisha Law Minister Pratap Jena inaugurated 17th India International Mega Trade Fair on February 20 at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Around 9 countries and 19 states of India are participating in the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:50Published 1 week ago

Watch: Kangana Ranaut visits Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri, seeks blessings Kangana Ranaut visited Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri and offered prayers. The 'Manikarnika' star took to Twitter and shared pictures of her visit on Friday. Kangana offered prayers amid tight.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:19Published 1 week ago

Kangana Ranaut visits Puri's Shree Jagannatha Temple Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut visited Shree Jagannatha Temple in Odisha's Puri on February 19. She offered prayers at the temple during her visit. Lord Krishna is placed with his siblings Balrama.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:49Published 1 week ago

CRPF jawans get first dose of COVID-19 vaccination in Bhubaneswar Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel got first dose of COVID-19 vaccination in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on February 15. The vaccination drive was inaugurated by CRPF Inspector General SK Mohanty... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:32Published 2 weeks ago

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Inflation high, employment shut, government is cool with eyes closed, says Rahul Gandhi "Employment shut, inflation high, the government is cool with eyes closed, so Bharat Bandh," read Gandhi's tweet translated from Hindi. The effect of 'Bharat Bandh' called by the Confederation of All.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
After 22 years, prime accused in sensational Odisha gangrape case nabbed The incident, the occurred in 1999, had created a state-wide outrage and led to the resignation of the then Odisha CM JB Patnaik. DNA - Published 5 days ago

Odisha bizarre wedding drama: Bride elopes with lover, read what happens next After their daughter eloped bride's family offered her younger sister for marriage. The groom was then married off with the girl's 15-year-old sister. DNA - Published 1 week ago
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BJD MPs to attend President's address in Parliament The ruling Biju Janata Dal in Odisha on Thursday said its MPs will attend the President's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament, which commences its budget session on January 29. IndiaTimes - Published on January 28, 2021
Odisha lays out eco retreats to lure pandemic-wary tourists IndiaTimes - Published on January 24, 2021
Cong got Subhas Chandra Bose killed, alleges BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj Born to advocate Janakinath Bose in Odisha's Cuttack on January 23, 1897, Netaji went on to play a crucial role in India's freedom movement. He is also known for establishing the Azad Hind Fauj. IndiaTimes - Published on January 24, 2021
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To check child marriages, UID mandatory in Odisha district IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2021
Covid vaccination drive: Nearly 14 lakh beneficiaries inoculated Nearly 14 lakh beneficiaries have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in the country, including 3,47,058 in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said on Saturday. According to data released by the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2021
Majority of migrant labourers opted to stay back in Kerala during lockdown, says study Most of the migrant workers come from West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. DNA - Published on January 21, 2021	Vax Populi: Nation celebrates as it gets the gift of the jab By 6pm, as many as 13,292 people, against a target of 16,314, had taken the injection in Odisha. Prahlad Suna, 36, a safai karamchari in Sambalpur, said it’s like he’s won the lottery. This will.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 16, 2021
Odisha schools reopen, 32 kids test Covid +ve IndiaTimes - Published on January 15, 2021	Odisha boy urges transport department to change bus timings for school, Here's the response A schoolboy hailing from Odisha shared with clarity about his difficulty reaching school on time. DNA - Published on January 9, 2021
UP, Haryana, Punjab, Odisha report bird deaths too IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2021	Innovation, integrity, inclusion key mantras in management field: PM Modi at IIM Sambalpur PM Modi said IIM Sambalpur will go a long way in giving Odisha a new identity in the field of management education. DNA - Published on January 2, 2021
Quota for Odisha govt school students in MBBS and BTech IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2020	Odisha: State Bank of India official cracks NEET 2020 after retirement, enrols for MBBS Pradhan retired as a deputy manager at the State Bank of India in the Bargarh district of Odisha, however, he always aspired to become a doctor. DNA - Published on December 27, 2020
India successfully test-fires medium range surface-to air missile off Odisha coast India on Wednesday successfully test-fired a medium range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) from Odisha coast, defence sources said. The missile was fired from a ground mobile launcher at launch pad.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 23, 2020Also reported by •DNA	Odisha asks Centre to compulsory retire Indian Forest Service officer for graft IndiaTimes - Published on December 18, 2020
Odisha government announces free COVID-19 vaccine for healthcare workers Odisha Health Minister Nabakishore Das said that the government is ready to distribute and administer the vaccine to its warriors on priority basis. DNA - Published on December 17, 2020	India successfully test fires Prithvi II ballistic missiles India on Wednesday successfully test fired the DRDO-developed, nuclear-capable Prithvi II missile off the coast of Odisha in Balasore. IndiaTimes - Published on December 16, 2020
Odisha is ready with logistics for Covid vaccination, says CM Patnaik IndiaTimes - Published on December 11, 2020	Bharat bandh disrupts a few states; 4 farm protesters die The Bharat bandh called on Tuesday in support of farmers got a lukewarm response across the country, with reports of disruptions of normal life from only a few states like Telangana, Andhra and Odisha... IndiaTimes - Published on December 8, 2020
Odisha tops, Delhi at 13th in Urban Governance Index IndiaTimes - Published on December 8, 2020	Bharat Bandh latest updates: Protesters stop trains in Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal The Bharatiya Kisan Union on Monday said that the Bharat bandh is a "symbolic protest" to show opposition to Centre's policies. DNA - Published on December 8, 2020
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Phase-3 trial of Covaxin begins in Odisha institute The third phase human trial of Covaxin, the much-awaited indigenously developed Covid-19 vaccine, has begun at an institute here, a senior official said on Friday. IndiaTimes - Published on November 20, 2020	Bypoll results 2020: Counting and results to be declared on 56 assembly seats in 11 states including MP Bypoll results 2020 to 56 assembly seats in 11 states will be declared on Tusday. Bypolls to the states of Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland,.. DNA - Published on November 10, 2020
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Caught on camera: Ultra rare, endangered black tiger spotted in Odisha A genetic defect causes the black stripes on the tiger. The animal with this defect has thick black stripes, with little space between them. DNA - Published on November 5, 2020	DRDO test fires Pinaka rocket system The premier military research organisation said a total of six rockets were launched in quick succession and the tests met "complete mission objectives". "Enhanced version of PINAKA Rocket System,.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 4, 2020
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Voting underway for bypolls on 54 Assembly seats in 10 states A total of 28 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 8 in Gujarat, 7 in Uttar Pradesh, 2 each in Odisha, Nagaland, Karnataka and Jharkhand, and one seat each in Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Haryana going to polls.. DNA - Published on November 3, 2020	PAC Ranking: Kerala, Goa, best-governed states, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar at bottom In the same category, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Bihar were at the bottom of the ranking table with negative scores. DNA - Published on October 31, 2020
Odisha: CM Patnaik launches web portals for student scholarships, inter-caste marriage incentives As per a statement, 21 scholarships would be offered by eight state departments and more than 11 lakh students would benefit from the portal. DNA - Published on October 28, 2020	COVID-19 vaccine: Phase 3 of human trial of Covaxin to begin at Odisha's SUM hospital soon A total of 21 medical institutes were selected across the country by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) where the third phase trial would be conducted. DNA - Published on October 26, 2020
Odisha, Goa swear by plasma therapy despite ICMR’s note IndiaTimes - Published on October 23, 2020	Odisha techie’s AI tool helps Nobel winner WFP IndiaTimes - Published on October 20, 2020
Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Odisha lead slowdown in Covid-19 cases IndiaTimes - Published on October 19, 2020	BJP’s Jay Panda equates Odisha with Pakistan, faces flak from BJD IndiaTimes - Published on October 18, 2020
New low-pressure area forming over Bay of Bengal, heavy rainfall expected in Odisha till Oct 22 IndiaTimes - Published on October 18, 2020	NEET 2020: Soyeb Aftab from Odisha secures top rank, becomes first person to score full marks in medical exam The feat has never before been achieved in the NEET exam. DNA - Published on October 16, 2020
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to not celebrate birthday today due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic This will be the third consecutive year the BJD supremo will give his birthday celebrations a miss. DNA - Published on October 16, 2020	Heavy rainfall leaves 32 dead in Telangana; Hyd streets flooded At least 23 people were killed in Telangana on Wednesday after a deep depression passed over the state, unleashing heavy rain and widespread destruction. Heavy rain was reported in Andhra Pradesh,.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 14, 2020

Odisha

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