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Odisha records highest rainfall deficiency in monsoon in 23 years

Odisha recorded its highest rainfall deficiency this monsoon in over two decades, the MeT Centre has said, amid fears that the dry spell could trigger a drought in the state

Odisha sero survey to focus on children as cases rise among those below 18

The ongoing serological surveillance on Covid-19 in Odisha will focus on those below 18 years as the rate of infection among children and adolescents is on the rise for the last two weeks

Kharasrota river diversion will serve interest of industrial houses: CPI(M)

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) alleged that it was a well-hatched conspiracy to protect the interest of industrial houses located in the neighbouring district

Odisha to sponsor Indian Hockey teams for 10 more years: CM Patnaik

The Odisha government will sponsor the Indian Hockey teams for 10 more years, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced on Tuesday

Odisha coronavirus update: Logs 1,132 new cases, 66 fresh fatalities in

As many as 657 new cases were reported in quarantine centres, while the remaining 475 fresh infections were detected during contact tracing.

Biju Janata Dal to field 27% OBC candidates in upcoming panchayat polls

Te ruling Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik Friday decided that his party will field candidates from OBC for 27 per cent of seats in the forthcoming three-tier panchayat elections in Odisha.

India tests DRDO-developed Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile

As per the sources, the missile flew for around 150 km with an indigenous cruise engine.

Odisha reports 886 new Covid-19 cases, 66 deaths in last 24 hours

Odisha reported 886 new Covid-19 cases, 66 deaths and 1,463 recoveries in the last 24 hours, according to the Odisha Health Department on Sunday.

Folk dance, puppetry used to promote Covid-19 vaccine in Odisha

An official said that folk dance groups stage their performances mainly in villages across the district also to make people aware of the need to follow the Covid-appropriate behaviour

Odisha coronavirus update: Reports 69 more deaths, 1,243 fresh cases

Odisha's COVID-19 death count shot up to 6,435 on Sunday after 69 more patients succumbed to the virus, while 1,243 fresh cases raised the tally to 9,87,070, a health department official said. The coastal state now has 12,129 active cases and 9,68,453 people have so far recovered from the disease, including 1,525 since Saturday, he said. The case fatality rate, however, stands at 0.65 per cent, one of the lowest in the country, the official said. The CFR national average is at present 1.34 per cent. Khurda, comprising state capital Bhubaneswar, reported the highest of 399 new infections, followed by Cuttack (177). While there were no new cases in Koraput district, 27 others registered below-100 daily cases. The fresh fatalities include 21 deaths from Khurda district, Cuttack (13), Sambalpur (8), Balasore and Sundergarh (6 each). A total of 53 other COVID-19 patients have died due to comorbidities, he said. Odisha has thus far conducted over 1.65 crore sample tests, taking into ac

Olympics and the CM who wins gold again

Mr Patnaik was elected chief minister in 2000. He's already served four terms and is on his fifth

Odisha coronavirus update: 1,315 new cases, 66 fresh fatalities

Odisha's Covid tally rose to 9,82,181 on Wednesday as 1,315 more people tested positive for infection, while 66 fresh fatalities pushed the state's death toll to 6,168, a health official said.

Odisha's Khallikote Autonomous College gets unitary university status

The Khallikote Autonomous College, one of the oldest colleges in Odisha, was given the status of a unitary university, officials said on Tuesday. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had announced in May that unitary university status would be granted to the 165-year-old college, located in Berhampur town in Ganjam district. Some of the university's existing problems, including staff crunch, will be solved gradually, while recruitment of new teachers will be carried out, an official said. The institution was started as a school in 1856 in Berhampur and became an intermediate college in 1878. The autonomy was conferred to it in 1990. It got an 'A' grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2017, according to the college website. A unitary university is a varsity that acts as a single unit without any affiliated college under it. "Unitary university status to this college has fulfilled the aspirations of the people of southern Odisha," Berhampur MP Chandra Sekh

Odisha records 54% growth rate in July 2021 GST collection at Rs 3615 cr

Despite Covid-19 related restrictions, Odisha has registered a growth of 54 per cent in GST collection in July, 2021, in comparison to the corresponding month last year

Odisha records 1,437 fresh Covid-19 cases, reports 64 fatalities

Odisha's COVID-19 caseload on Sunday surged to 9,78,705 after 1,437 more people tested positive for the infection while 64 fresh fatalities took the coastal state's toll to 5,966

Odisha relaxes coronavirus curbs; malls, cinema halls to reopen from Aug 1

The Odisha government announced reopening of shopping malls, parks and cinema halls among several relaxations in all the districts, barring three cities where coronavirus caseload is relatively high

Unlock: Schools reopen for students of classes 10, 12 in Odisha

Though the schools reopened, it is not mandatory for students to attend physical classes

Odisha reports 1,833 fresh coronavirus cases, 67 more fatalities in a day

While 1,062 infections were detected from quarantine centres, the remaining 771 were local- contact cases

Disaster management to be compulsory subject in colleges in Odisha

A course on disaster management will be taught as a compulsory subject during the first year at colleges in Odisha, the state's Higher Education minister Arun Sahoo said

Britannia to invest Rs 94 cr to up production capacity at Odisha plant

Home-grown food company Britannia Industries on Friday said it will invest Rs 94 crore to increase production capacity at its Odisha plant. The company will add two new manufacturing lines that will increase its production capacity by nearly 85 per cent to 65,000 metric tonnes per annum from the current 35,000 metric tonnes per annum, said Britannia Industries in a statement. The plant, which will manufacture Britannia's flagship brands comprising Marie Gold, Vita Marie Gold, Tiger Glucose & Good Day, will also generate additional employment to 450 people after the investment, the Wadia group company added. "The new capacities in Odisha will be operational by October 2022," said Britannia Industries. The new manufacturing lines will feature fully automated processing and packing lines, as well as the latest warehousing infrastructure to optimise supply chain and quality management.