Orissa
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Centre revises discharge policy for Covid patients
India | Jan 13, 2022, 12:29 AM ISTThe 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 | Sep 27, 2017, 07:33 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 17, 2017, 11:34 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 07, 2016, 09:55 PM ISTBhubaneswar: 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 | Sep 23, 2015, 11:46 AM ISTNew 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 | Mar 05, 2015, 06:45 PM ISTNew 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 | Oct 14, 2014, 08:57 AM ISTNew 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
National | Aug 11, 2014, 06:24 PM ISTNew 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 | Jul 10, 2013, 05:32 PM ISTNew 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 | Jul 02, 2012, 01:08 PM ISTJodhpur, 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, 06:11 PM ISTNew 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 | Feb 09, 2012, 09:49 PM ISTNew 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 | Nov 23, 2011, 01:37 PM ISTBhubaneswar, 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 | Nov 05, 2011, 07:06 PM ISTBhubaneswar, 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
National | Nov 04, 2011, 09:10 PM ISTBhubaneswar, 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 | Oct 27, 2011, 11:54 AM ISTSambalpur, 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
National | Oct 24, 2011, 10:09 PM ISTBhubaneswar, 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
National | Sep 10, 2011, 09:53 PM ISTNew 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
Sep 08, 2011, 02:43 PM ISTNew 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
Aug 23, 2011, 04:30 PM ISTNew 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