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Rath Yatra To Begin Ahead Of Durga Puja; COVID Protocols Mandatory
Owing to the COVID-19 protocols, the 9-day Rath Yatra at Biraja Temple started on October 6 in Jaipur. The District Magistrate Chakravarti Singh Rathore stated that due to the pandemic we are trying to balance people's life as people can visit to temple between 5 AM to 1 PM. Further, Rama Chandra Pani, a local priest said, "we are not allowed to participate but darshan is allowed."
Tags: Navratri, Rath Yatra, Jaipur, Odisha, Covid-19
Courtesy: Ani News
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Odisha Govt Announces 'Equal Opportunity Policy' For Transgenders
The state of Odisha has established an equal opportunity policy for transgenders. Within 15 days of filing a complaint, the policy will result in the appointment of a complaint officer to address their concerns. Any employee who discriminates against or harasses transgenders will be disciplined. According to a senior government official, equal job opportunities will be given to all regardless of their age, gender, sexual-orientation, race,… read-more
Tags: Transgender, Odisha, Odisha government, Equality
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Odisha Govt Announces Free Coaching To SC, ST Students: Chatra Protsahan Yojana
Students belonging to the SC and ST communities will be eligible for free coaching under the new Chatra Protsahan Yojana, which was introduced by the Odisha government on October 5. The coaching will target Medical and Engeneering entrance examinations. The students will be selected on the basis of class 10th merit list. About 320 students will be selected for the scheme.
Tags: Odisha, Chatra Protsahan Yojana, Scheduled Castes, free education
Courtesy: ANI News
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Odisha Govt Announces Rs 445.75 Cr To Save Jubos From Electrocution
The Odisha government on October 1 allotted Rs 445.75 crore to power distribution companies in the state to take all precautionary measures to save elephants from being electrocuted. The money will be used to cover all naked overhead 11 kilovolts KV Lines here. Reportedly, poachers also use naked low tension (LT) power lines to kill the animals. Odisha has lost 7 jumbos in the last 10 months.
Tags: Elephants, Electrocution, Power lines, Poachers, Odisha
Courtesy: Down To Earth
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Akash Missile's Latest ‘Akash Prime’ Successfully Destroys Unmanned Target
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on September 27, successfully tested a new version of the Akash Missile – "Akash Prime" Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The missile intercepted and destroyed an unmanned aerial target mimicking enemy aircraft, in its maiden flight test after improvements, the DRDO said. Rajnath Singh, DRDO chairman Dr. GS Reddy congratulated the defence forces for the successful flight… read-more
Tags: Akash Missile System, Odisha, DRDO
Courtesy: Times Now News
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Cyclone Gulab To Hit Odisha & Andhra Pradesh, Warns IMD
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned against a cyclone 'Gulab' which will hit the North Andhra-South Odisha coast on the evening of September 26. Reportedly, it'll have wind speed up to 95kmph and will cause extremely heavy rain in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and south Chhattisgarh. Besides, IMD also issued orange alerts for Vidarbha, Telangana, Marathwada, Konkan coast, including Mumbai and… read-more
Tags: cyclone, Gulab, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, IMD
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Bay Of Bengal On Low Pressure; Cyclone Alert For Andhra Pradesh & Odisha
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, a cyclonic storm is likely to build up in the Bay of Bengal near the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in the next 12 hours. A notification alerting the states has been released on September 25. Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, and the interiors of Telangana are predicted to witness heavy rainfall on September 25 and 26.
Tags: IMD, cyclone, Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, depression
Courtesy: India Today
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IMD Issues Red, Orange And Yellow Alert In Odisha's 21 Cities
Considering a depression over Northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining the Odisha coast, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in seven districts of Odisha for the next 24 hours on September 12. Moreover, IMD also issued an orange alert in six districts and a yellow alert in eight districts. ''There are also chances of flash floods,'' said Umashankar Das, a scientist at IMD Bhubaneswar.
Tags: Red Alert, orange alert, IMD, Odisha, Flash Flood
Courtesy: Zee News
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35 Arrested In Odisha For Destroying Reserve Forest
Odisha Forest and Environment Department arrested 35 people for illegally destroying a reserve forest area in order to ''construct permanent dwelling units'' in Sambalpur district on September 8. To stop the offenders, the Odisha govt has also increased the reward from Rs 1,000 to 5,000 for providing information about such people. According to the state Environment Minister, the govt has recorded 55,412 forest offences in the last five years… read-more
Tags: Forest Department, Odisha, FOREST, deforestation
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Odisha CM Intends To Transform Over 1000 Govt Schools With Modern Facilities
Over 1000 government schools in Odisha will be altered with modern facilities like smart classrooms, e-library cum reading rooms, modern science laboratory, hygienic toilets, safe drinking water, and sports facilities, said Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik. He further stated on August 21, that these changes will offer new opportunities for the students and will enable them to accomplish their dreams. Besides, Patnaik inaugurated 10 schools with… read-more
Tags: Odisha, Schools, Smart Classroom, students
Courtesy: NDTV
