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  Centre revises discharge policy for Covid patients

  India | January 13, 2022 0:29 IST

  The Centre has revised the discharge policy on Covid patients to align it with the Covid-19 clinical management protocol, guidelines for home isolation of mild cases, and advisory on testing strategy, it was announced on Wednesday. "After a review meeting chaired by the Prime Minister over Covid situation, we have revised our discharge policy with severity categorised into mild and moderate cases," Joint Secretary, Health, Lav Agrawal, said at a press briefing.

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  Court grants bail to Orissa HC ex-Judge IM Quddusi in corruption case

  India | September 27, 2017 19:33 IST

  The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opposed the bail plea and told the court that he was not cooperating in the investigation. The court observed that he has given his voice's sample voluntarily.

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  IND vs ENG: OCA quashes 'lack of planning' allegations for delay in players’ arrival

  Cricket | January 17, 2017 23:34 IST

  The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Tuesday refuted the allegations of 'lack of planning' for the second ODI between India and England to be held here on Thursday as former secretary Asirbad Behera said that

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  Boat capsizes in Odisha, six missing

  India | March 07, 2016 21:55 IST

  Bhubaneswar: At least six persons were missing on Monday after a boat carrying about 60 people capsized in Brahmani river in Odisha's Dhenkanal district.The boat capsized near Chandipal ghat when around 60 people hailing from

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  Orissa, West Bengal squabble over origin of rasgulla

  Lifestyle | September 23, 2015 11:46 IST

  New Delhi: The dispute over the origins of the rasgulla has heated up ever since the Orissa government decided to seek a Geographical Indication (GI) for it earlier this year. The West Bengal government was

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  Reliance Infra power's licenses revoked by Orissa government

  India | March 05, 2015 18:45 IST

  New Delhi: Orissa Electricity Regulatory commission cancelled the distribution license of three power distribution companies owned by Reliance. It has cancelled licences of three power distribution companies named Nesco, Wesco, and Southco which are part

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  In Pics: Cyclone Hudhud creates havoc in Andhra Pradesh & Orissa

  India | October 14, 2014 8:57 IST

  New Delhi: Life was limping back to normalcy in Odisha's four worst hit tribal districts after Cyclone Hudhud moved to Chhattisgarh as Odisha government today said the storm damaged about 80,000 houses, power infrastructure and

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  Digvijay Singh attacks RSS in Rajya Sabha

  Politics | August 11, 2014 18:24 IST

  New Delhi: Attacking RSS, Congress leader Digvijay Singh today said its ideology was damaging peace of the country and asked the government to ban books spreading communal ideology.Participating in a debate in Rajya Sabha on

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  Know about the world famous Jagannath Rath Yatra of Puri

  India | July 10, 2013 17:32 IST

  New Delhi: “Ratha Yatra” is the colourful festival which draws millions of devotees from various parts of the country and abroad to Puri. Also known as the Car Festival, the Rath Yatra is taking place

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  Bhanwari Devi case accused Kailash Jakhar held

  India | July 02, 2012 13:08 IST

  Jodhpur, July 2 : Bhanwari Devi abduction and murder case accused Kailash Jakhar, who had escaped from the High Court premises here after armed assailants opened fire to help him flee, was today arrested.On a

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  POSCO hopes to start work on 8 MT plant in Orissa by October

  May 30, 2012 18:11 IST

  New Delhi, May 30 : South Korean steel major POSCO may kick off work on its initial 8 million tonne per annum (MTPA) project near Paradip in Orissa by October if the state government transfers

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  Supreme Court To Examine 'Raped' Kandhamal Nun's Plea

  India | February 09, 2012 21:49 IST

  New Delhi, Feb 9: The Supreme Court today agreed to look into the appeal of a Christian nun allegedly raped by religious fanatics during the infamous Kandhamal riots in Orissa, challenging the State high court's

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  One Killed, 9 Injured As Goods Train Collides With Samaleswari Express In Orissa

  India | November 23, 2011 13:37 IST

  Bhubaneswar, Nov 23: One person was killed and nine others were injured early  Wednesday  when a good train collided with the Samaleshwari Express at Jharsuguda railway station near Rourkela. This is the second train accident in

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  Orissa Is Now Odisha, State Observes Holiday

  India | November 05, 2011 19:06 IST

  Bhubaneswar, Nov 5: A day after the name of Orissa was officially changed to Odisha, the state today observed a holiday with the government describing the step as “historic”.  The state which was formed on

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  Naveen Ridicules UPA's 'Aam Aadmi' Slogan

  Politics | November 04, 2011 21:10 IST

  Bhubaneswar, Nov 4: Ridiculing the Congress-led UPA government's ‘Aam Aadmi' slogan, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today said the latest petrol price hike has truly overburdened the common people.“The Congress-led UPA government, which gave slogan

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  Maoists Set Fire To 27 Trucks In Orissa

  India | October 27, 2011 11:54 IST

  Sambalpur, Orissa, Oct 27: Maoists on Tuesday  set fire to 27 trucks of ARSS  construction company in  Mundher village of Sambalpur district. They exploded bombs and used diesel to set  fore to 27 tippers and

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  Cong Accuses Advani Of Being Silent On Scams In Orissa Govt

  Politics | October 24, 2011 22:09 IST

  Bhubaneswar, Oct 24: Congress today came down heavily on BJP leader L K Advani for maintaining “silence” over alleged scandals and scams in Orissa while targeting only the Centre on corruption.“If Advani really means to

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  Communal Violence Bill Will Infringe Rights Of State: Orissa

  Politics | September 10, 2011 21:53 IST

  New Delhi, Sep 10: Orissa today strongly opposed the Communal Violence Bill in its present form, contending the Bill is “not practical” and infringes upon the rights of the state.“The draft communal violence bill is

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  Govt Earmarks Rs 22k Cr For Setting Up 9 New Major Ports

  September 08, 2011 14:43 IST

  New Delhi, Sept 8: The government has envisaged an investment of more than Rs 22,000 crore for setting up nine new major ports in the country over the next five years.The Ministry of Shipping has

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  SC Hearing On Niyamgiri Vedanta Project Posted To January

  August 23, 2011 16:30 IST

  New Delhi, Aug 23 : The Supreme Court today refused to accord an early hearing to Orissa government's plea challenging the Centre's decision to withdraw environmental clearance given to Vedanta group firm Sterlite for its