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New cabinet to take oath in Odisha today; govt aims 2024 elections

The ceremony will take place in the new convention centre of Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar

Odisha CM says offices of corporation advisors will cease to function

Patnaik is likely to rehabilitate some of the senior leaders who would not get a berth in the new ministry in various departments and state-owned corporations, party sources said.

SC dismisses plea alleging illegal construction at Puri's Jagannath temple

A vacation bench of Justices B R Gavai and Hima Kohli rejected the PIL with costs, and said the construction activity being undertaken is necessary in larger public interest

Voting underway in by-poll in Odisha's Brajrajnagar assembly segment

Voting is underway in the by-poll to Brajrajnagar assembly segment in Odisha's Jharsuguda district amid tight security, with several people lining up to exercise their franchise since early morning

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik meets PM Modi in Delhi, discusses myriad issues

The Chief Minister also informed that he will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the same issues.

Paradip Port to be developed into world-class port at cost of Rs 3,000 cr

The project involves deepening and optimization of inner harbour facilities including the development of the western dock on the build, operate and transfer basis

Odisha records 39-point decline in infant mortality rate in 15 yr span

Setting another milestone in the health care sector, Odisha has registered a 39-point decline in infant mortality rate (IMR) in a span of 15 years, which is the "highest in the country", the chief minister's office said on Thursday. Odisha's IMR now stands at 36 per 1000 live births, the CMO stated. With effective implementation of quality healthcare services & focus on safe institutional delivery of women, #Odisha has registered highest point decline of 39 in Infant Mortality Rate in the country from 2005 to 2020. Odisha's IMR stands at 36/1000 live births#OdishaLeads (sic)," the CMO said on Twitter. Odisha was followed by Rajasthan, which recorded a 36-point decline in IMR between 2005 and 2022. Patnaik congratulated the departments concerned for the achievement, according to a release issued by the government. He also held a meeting during the day to review the implementation of Mo Sarkar' (my government), a programme launched in the state in 2019 to seek feedback from common

Deeply pained by loss of lives due to bus accident in Odisha: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he was deeply pained by the loss of lives due to a tragic accident in Odisha's Ganjam district and wished a speedy recovery for those injured.

Odisha CM Patnaik inaugurates 7 power projects worth Rs 450 crore

Patnaik said that the new system would benefit farmers, students and women in Kalahandi, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Kendujhar, Sambalpur and Khordha districts

Five Union Ministers to campaign for BJP candidate in Odisha by-election

The list submitted to the Election Commission of India by the Odisha BJP unit included names of Union Ministers - Piyush Goel, Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Biseswar Tudu

Odisha reports 18 new Covid-19 cases, no fatalities in over 10 days

There are 131 active cases, while eight more patients have recovered from the disease, health department added

Colosseum in cradle: India's largest hockey stadium in Sundargarh

Cranes lifting heavy material, dusty roads leading up to the site, people in safety jackets and helmets doing their work amid heaps of sand and cement lying scattered all over the place

Odisha beat Himachal 8-0 to enter Senior National Women's Hockey QF

Odisha eased past Himachal Pradesh 8-0 in their final Pool H match to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 12th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2022, here on Friday

ED raids premises of former Odisha MLA Jitendra Patnaik, seizes Rs 70 lakh

Patnaik has allegedly derived undue pecuniary advantage by way of illegal mining without necessary statutory approvals

Odisha coronavirus update: 17 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths reported

The daily positivity rate was 0.11 per cent and a child was among the newly infected, the bulletin stated, adding that 15,103 samples were tested in the past 24 hours

Asani weakens to cyclonic storm; Odisha, Bengal brace for heavy rain

It is very likely to move nearly northwards for next few hour and recurve slowly north-northeastwards along Narsapur, Yanam, Kakinada, Tuni and Visakhapatnam coasts during noon to evening on Wednesday

Cyclonic storm Asani likely to weaken as it curves away from the east coast

Coming close to North Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coasts, it is likely to lessen in intensity into a cyclonic storm by Tuesday night

Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, Odisha, Bengal on alert

The severe cyclonic storm is very likely to lose some steam thereafter and turn into a cyclonic storm on Wednesday and further into a deep depression on Thursday

Cyclone Asani intensifies in Bay of Bengal, unlikely to make landfall

Under the influence of the cyclone, northern Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts are expected to experience heavy winds and rains from Tuesday, the weather office said

Odisha reports 14 new Covid-19 cases, zero deaths in last 24 hours

Odisha on Saturday recorded 14 new Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to 1,288,131, the health department said.