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The endangered Olive Ridley turtles arrive every year during winter for mass nesting in Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam district and Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Kendrapara district.

Odisha restricts fishing

The forest department has imposed the restriction to ensure that the fishermen don’t fish within 20 km off the coastline in the turtle nesting sites.

03 Nov 2017 7:11 AM

The aggrieved farmers complained that although they drew the attention of the agriculture officials to the pest, no timely intervention was made.

Farmers in Odisha burn crops in protest

As many as four farmers have committed suicide in the past seven days in Bargarh district accusing the government not listening to their grievances.

03 Nov 2017 6:38 AM

It has announced the inclusion of disaster management in school curriculum from next academic session.

Odisha schools to teach disaster management from 2018

The installation work of EWDS has been completed and Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik will inaugurate the advanced system by November 15.

30 Oct 2017 6:39 AM

Odisha government to amend law on abuse at workplace

“A proposal has been given in the meeting to give additional powers to the commission,” said Ms Baxipatra.

19 Oct 2017 3:39 AM

A total of 3,46,948 fishermen have been identified for availing the biometric card, out of them the photograph of 3,45,649 has been taken for the card.

Fishermen set to receive biometric card: Odisha

As per the move, all the fishermen venturing into the sea will be provided waterproof biometric identity card.

13 Oct 2017 4:24 AM

The department has also sought a status report on exemption of fees on differently abled students by October 9, 2017.

Odisha exempts fee for special students

The minister also said that the differently abled students who already had paid such fees would be refunded their money.

06 Oct 2017 2:28 AM

Leaders huddle up at Naveen Patnaik’s house

A political resolution was adopted at the state executive meeting to corner the government over the series of issues.

05 Oct 2017 4:50 AM

Odhisa eyes investment in steel sector

Odisha government on Tuesday held talks with over 70 companies and invited them to invest in the state’s downstream ecosystem.

13 Sep 2017 4:29 AM

The twins before the first phase of surgery in AIIMS.

‘First phase of surgery to separate twins went well’

The second phase is likely to be conducted in October where the actual separation of the head will take place.

30 Aug 2017 10:15 PM

Odisha government is targeting to produce 10 megawatt electricity in the solar project.

Odisha govt to run all buildings on solar power by Nov-Dec

Sources said that all the government buildings identified in twin cities will be operated by solar power in next three-four months.

20 Aug 2017 6:30 AM

Kin carries the pregnant woman on a stretcher. (Photo: The Asian Age)

Odisha: Woman carried on stretcher for 16 km

The woman delivered a baby girl in the hospital and both are said to be in a good condition.

24 Jul 2017 5:55 AM

Food packets being loaded into a copter. (Photo: Asian Age)

Food packets air dropped in flood-hit Odisha villages

As many as three thousand food packets were air-dropped by the afternoon.

18 Jul 2017 12:48 AM

Yesteryear greats Anju Bobby George, Shiny Wilson and P.T. Usha at an event in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Asian Athletics: Hosts target improved show

The 22nd edition of the meet will be the third time it will be held in India after New Delhi (1989) and Pune (2013).

22 Jun 2017 4:18 AM

Lord Jagannath, siblings take shower, to fall sick for 15 days

Sudarshan on snana mandap (bathing pandal) of Shree Jagannath Temple on the occasion of sacred Jyestha Purnima.

10 Jun 2017 1:36 AM

only one of the five students who cleared the HSC examinations have been found to belong to the Dongaria Kondh community.

Half-truth of tribal girls’ HSC exams

According to tribal researchers, of the nine girls, only two belong to the primitive Dongaria Kondh tribal community.

03 Jun 2017 4:15 AM

The villagers alleged that no official came ahead to provide money for cremation of the deceased under Harischandra Yojana.

Elderly dies of ‘starvation’ in Odisha, inquiry ordered

The victim, a childless person, was identified as Gobinda Behera of Shantipada village in Pritipur panchayat under the Binjharpur block.

23 May 2017 1:55 AM

As per the latest 2011 census, Odisha is ranked third in terms of ST population and eleventh in terms of SC population in the country.

Odisha’s initiative to give free education to tribal girls

Many states are lagging on policies to increase the availability of educational institutions.

21 May 2017 1:11 AM

Ravaged Posco land turns green again

After South Korean steel giant scraps Odisha project, villagers resume betel leaf cultivation.

15 Apr 2017 12:25 AM

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik (Photo: PTI)

Naveen Patnaik sister set for bigger party role?

BJD MP Baijayant Panda was the first one to give a hint about her entry into Odisha politics.

02 Apr 2017 6:58 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: PTI)

Can’t help Iranian woman due to court order: Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj had sought a report from the Odisha government on the case involving 28-year-old Narges K. Ashtari.

01 Jan 2017 3:22 AM

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