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Odisha govt to test quality of ghee used to prepare ‘prasad’ at Jagannath temple
Puri: The Odisha government on Tuesday decided to test the quality of ghee used for preparation of offerings at the Jagannath temple in Puri, an official said. The decision was taken amid…
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Odisha govt asks districts to remain prepared as heavy rains hit state
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday directed the district administrations to remain ready as heavy rains lashed several parts of the state and the weather office predicted more showers. Parts of the…
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Odisha to provide financial assistance to poor ST, SC students
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will provide a one-time financial assistance of Rs 50,000 to scheduled tribe and scheduled caste students from poor families for pursuing general degree course in any state-run institution,…
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Death toll in train tragedy stands at 275, says Odisha govt
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Sunday said the death figure in the tragic triple train accident at Bahanaga station in Balasore stood at 275. “Some of the bodies have been counted twice…
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Wary of cyclone, Odisha gears up for calamity in advance
Bhubaneswar: After being hit by summer cyclones for three consecutive years in 2019, 2020 and 2021, the Odisha government on Wednesday geared up for such an eventuality in the coming days, though…
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BJP targets Odisha govt over Sambalpur violence
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday targeted the Odisha government over the recent clashes between two communities in Sambalpur. Holding a press conference in Jharsuguda, Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal…
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Plea alleges illegal construction at Jagannath temple, SC order on Friday
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea claiming illegal construction and excavation at the Shree Jagannath temple in Puri by the Odisha government. Senior advocate Mahalakshmi…