NBA releases ₹29 lakh to odisha for conservation of Red Sanders

November 13, 2025 8:18 PM November 13, 2025 8:18 PM

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NBA releases ₹29 lakh to odisha for conservation of Red Sanders

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released over twenty-nine lakh Rupees to the Odisha Forest Department for the conservation and protection of Red Sanders. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed that the fund was generated from benefit-sharing received for accessing Red Sanders wood logs sourced from the Parlakhemundi Forest Division in Odisha.   Red Sanders are highly valuable woods used for making furniture, musical instruments, cosmetics, and domestic...

Nuapada By-Poll Sees Massive Participation Amid Tight Security

November 11, 2025 6:57 PM November 11, 2025 6:57 PM

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Nuapada By-Poll Sees Massive Participation Amid Tight Security

In Odisha, a massive voter turnout of 75.37 percent was recorded till 5 this evening in the Nuapada Assembly by-poll. There were no reports of any untoward incidents during the polling which began at 7 this morning amid tight security. The by-election was necessitated following the death of four-time MLA Rajendra Dholakia of BJD.   Nuapada Assembly constituency is witnessing a three-corner contest among Jay Dholakia of BJP, Snehnagini Chhuria of BJD and Ghasiram Majhi of the Congress, while...

CBI initiates investigation into certificate forgery in Odisha Postal Recruitment

June 13, 2024 2:22 PM June 13, 2024 2:22 PM

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CBI initiates investigation into certificate forgery in Odisha Postal Recruitment

Central Bureau of Investigation has carried out searches at over 67 locations in connection with alleged certificate forgery in Odisha postal recruitment.   The searches have been conducted across various districts of Odisha including Kalahandi, Nuapada, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Bhadrak.   The agency had registered a case last month on a complaint by the Postal Department against 63 candidates of the Gramin Dak Sevak Exam, 2023 in Odisha Circle and o...

All four gates of Puri Jagannath temple reopened for devotees

June 13, 2024 1:53 PM June 13, 2024 1:53 PM

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All four gates of Puri Jagannath temple reopened for devotees

In Odisha, all four gates of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri have been reopened for devotees this morning in the presence of newly appointed Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and his council of ministers.   The three gates of the 12th-century shrine, which were closed since the COVID-19 pandemic, were reopened after the 'Mangal Alati' ritual of Lord Jagannath.   The chief minister, his two deputy chief ministers Kanak Varhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, ministers, several BJP MPs and party leader...

Heavy rainfall predicted over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim

October 2, 2023 7:13 PM October 2, 2023 7:13 PM

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Heavy rainfall predicted over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said, heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to continue over Bihar, Jharkhand, Sub Himalaya West Bengal and Sikkim, north Odisha, north Chhattisgarh during the next two to three days.   In its latest bulletin, the weather agency said that a low-pressure area lies over southwest Jharkhand and adjoining north Chhattisgarh.   Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada region will also witness light to moderate rainfall including thunderstorms and...

Heavy rainfall activity likely over Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Gangetic WB & A&N Islands

September 7, 2023 8:25 PM September 7, 2023 8:25 PM

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Heavy rainfall activity likely over Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Gangetic WB & A&N Islands

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that active monsoon conditions is likely to continue over north Peninsular, central, and adjoining East India during the next 3 to 4 days. Heavy rainfall activity is likely over Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The weather office has also forecast that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over West Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat during the next three days.