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Corporal punishment: Teacher of Convent school in Odisha 'brutally thrashes' Class 3 student; no action yet

India, Jan. 31 -- A Class 3 student was rendered critical after a lady teacher allegedly beat him up in a convent school in Odisha's Paradip. As per the allegations, the Maths teacher brutally trashed... Read More


Birth of chimpanzee at Nandankanan Zoo; total population reaches 8

India, Jan. 30 -- A female chimpanzee Durga (aged about seven years and four months) delivered a baby on Thursday morning at Nandankanan Zoo after around 238 days of gestation. The mother chimpanzee w... Read More


Income Tax payers to return Ration Card; Odisha Minister clarifies stance

India, Jan. 30 -- Food Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra cleared the air on Thursday on prevalent confusion regarding the return of ration cards by contractual workers across Odisha. In a state... Read More


Balasore Snow Fest showcases rich & traditional Odia culinary delights

India, Jan. 30 -- A festival celebrating Odia culture and tradition is currently taking place in Balasore. Named as Balasore Snow Festival, this unique event aims to honour and preserve Odia cultural ... Read More


Politics intensifies over 'Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha' guidelines

India, Jan. 30 -- The political climate in Odisha heated following the State government's introduction of new guidelines under the 'Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha' initiative aimed at enhancing rural... Read More


Odisha halts special bus services to Maha Kumbh until February 4

India, Jan. 30 -- The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) on Thursday announced the suspension of all its special bus services to the Maha Kumbh Mela until February 4. This decision has ... Read More


Digital rupee in Subhadra Yojana: How Odisha uses future technology for women welfare

India, Jan. 30 -- In September 2024, the Odisha government disbursed the first round of funds to eligible women beneficiaries of its ambitious Subhadra Yojana. While aimed at women's welfare, the sche... Read More


Odisha govt extends ration card e-KYC deadline to Feb 15

India, Jan. 30 -- The government of Odisha has announced an extension to the deadline for completing the electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) process for ration cards. The deadline for updating the e... Read More


Orissa High Court to oversee measures taken for conservation of 6 Ramsar sites in Odisha

India, Jan. 30 -- The Orissa High Court has scheduled February 12 to begin overseeing the conservation of six Ramsar wetlands in Odisha. This includes monitoring efforts around the notable Chilika Lak... Read More


'Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha' scheme launched: From key features to funds allocations, know details

India, Jan. 30 -- In order to boost the rural infrastructure, enhance the quality of life in Rural Odisha, and foster economic growth for the holistic development of the State, the Odisha government o... Read More