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Odisha govt revises R&R rates for project-displaced families

Bhubaneswar: The state government Tuesday announced a revision of the rates for the project-affected families under the Odisha Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2006, which will be implemented from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028, officials said. This was the 10th biennial revision of various...

Quack drug kills childless couple

Phulbani: An issueless couple died after consuming herbal medicine obtained from a traditional healer (quack) in Kandhamal district in the hope of having a child, police said. The deceased were identified as Kahnu Kahnar, 40, and his wife Lalita Kahanr, 35, residents of Nedipanga village...

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Floods: Snakebites claim 8 lives in a day

Banai/Baliapal/Chandbali/Kalimela/Dhenkikote: Eight people, including six minors, reportedly died of snakebites in separate incidents across the state over the past 24 hours amid heavy monsoon rains and flooding, officials said Tuesday. Four deaths were reported in Sundaragada district. Siblings Samir Haro, 11, and Sairan Haro, eight,...

BJD threatens agitation over BPIA privatisation

Bhubaneswar: The Opposition BJD Tuesday strongly opposed the proposed move by the BJP government to lease out Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) to a private entity, terming the proposed privatisation an “attack on Odia Asmita” and warning of an agitation if the decision is not...

Odisha set to exhibit urban mobility transformations

Bhubaneswar: The 19th UMI conference will provide Odisha with an opportunity to showcase its transformation in urban mobility, including modern public transport systems, transport electrification, non-motorised transport initiatives, smart urban infrastructure and sustainable multimodal connectivity, said Housing and Urban Development department Additional Chief Secretary Usha...

Forest dept’s ‘Thar deal’ under Vigilance probe

Bhubaneswar: The state government Tuesday said the investigation into alleged irregularities of around Rs 12 crore in the purchase and customisation of 51 Mahindra Thar vehicles by the Forest department will be conducted with complete transparency and impartiality, assuring that strong action will follow if...

 

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