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Odisha Govt Promises Protection Of Stray & Abandoned Animals, Launches Helpline & Veterinary Service
The government of Odisha expressed its commitment to the security and protection of stray and abandoned animals. CM Naveen Patnaik launched a state animal helpline number and a tele veterinary service. The veterinary service will be expanded across 11 urban cities, through animal ambulance. The services can be availed by dialing 1962 or 155333. Furthermore, the government will also provide financial assistance to non-governmental… read-more
Tags: Odisha, naveen patnaik, Animal Protection, Helpline Number, Veterinary Service
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Odisha STF Seizes Drugs Worth Rs 2.5 Crores, Arrests 3
Odisha police recovered 2.58 kgs of brown sugar in a major drug haul, on June 6. The drugs worth Rs 2.5 crores were recovered by the Special Task Force, which also arrested three peddlers after they received special information. The STF raided a place near AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, and seized the brown sugar. Furthermore, a case under of NDPS Act 1985 has been registered in this connection.
Tags: Odisha, stf, Drugs, Worth Crores, FIR, arrested
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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Odisha Cabinet Ministers Take Oath Aiming Reshuffle
In Odisha, a new cabinet of 13 elected ministers took oath on June 5, at 11:45 am, a day after 20 Naveen Patnaik-led Government Cabinet ministers (20) resigned. The step was taken aiming to reshuffle, paving way for new MLAs like Jagannath Saraka, Niranjan Pujari, and RP Swain and three women MLAs Pramila Mallick, Usha Devi, and Tukuni Sahu. Governor Ganeshi Lal administered the oath to 13 newly elected ministers.
Tags: Odisha, New Government, New Cabinet Ministers, Governor, Oath Ceremony
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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Odisha Special Task Force Unit Seizes Over 1010 kg Of Ganja, Detained 1
The Odisha Special Task Force seized approximately 1,010 kg of ganja in Bhubaneswar on June 4. The crew stopped a truck near Tamando on the National Highway and seized more than ten quintals of illicit drugs. One person, Rajesh Singh, has been detained in association with the narcotics bust. The cargo was discovered hidden within a secret chamber of the truck. A complaint has been filed, and investigation is ongoing.
Tags: Odisha, Ganja, Odisha Special Task Force Unit, arrest, Drugs
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SC To Address Petition Challenging Illegal Excavation Activity Around Shree Jagannath Temple
Supreme Court will review a petition contesting the Orissa High Court's refusal to stop the state government from excavating around Shree Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha on May 31. Archeological Survey of India and state government agencies have been directed to perform a joint investigation of the region by High Court. According to ASI report, the excavation work might result in the destruction of archaeological relics at the historic site… read-more
Tags: Odisha, High Court, Supreme Court, Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri
Courtesy: Zee news
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Foetus Sex Detection Racket Busted In Odisha's Berhampur, 13 Arrested
In Odisha's Berhampur, 13 persons have been arrested for allegedly running a foetus sex detection racket. The main accused in the case has been identified as an ASHA worker. Reportedly, they would identify the gender of the foetus in a pregnant woman, and arrange for an abortion, if it is a female. Furthermore, one Ultrasound machine along with its equipments, a register and a mobile phone have been seized.
Tags: Foetus, gender determination, Abortion, Odisha, Berhampur
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Odisha Govt Brings Down Bus Fares After Reduce In Diesel Price
After diesel prices were reduced in Odisha from Rs 102.22 to Rs 94.74 per litre on May 26, the state government has cut the bus fares, reducing the burden of daily commuters. The reduced rates apply to the stage carriages and not the town buses plying within the state of Odisha. For regular, delux and premium buses, the fare is reduced by three paise, six paise and nine paise, respectively.
Tags: bus fare, Petrol Price, diesel price, Odisha, Travel
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Woman Gang Raped, Body Burnt In Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram; Locals Thrash Accused
In Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram, a 40-year-old woman who went to the beach to collect seaweed, was reportedly abducted and killed by six natives of Odisha who work at a shrimp farm on May 26. After she went missing, her husband lodged a complaint, after which, her body was found partially burnt. Agitated locals, who also accused that she was sexually assaulted, set fire to the farm, and thrashed the accused.
Tags: Rameswaram, Vadakadu, Odisha, Shrimp Farm, Tamil Nadu
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Odisha CM Virtually Launches Olympic Values Education Programme In 90 Schools
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik virtually inaugurated the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) in 90 schools on May 24. The International Olympic Committee created the OVEP as a practical set of resources. CM Naveen Patnaik remarked that this was the start of a new Olympic movement in India. The program's goal is to spread this value-based education so that children may grow up to be active, healthy, and responsible citizens.
Tags: Education, Odisha, Olympic Values Education Program, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Olympics
Courtesy: Telegraph India
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Administration Seals Church Gate After Complaints Of Religious Conversion: Odisha
In Odisha's Bhadrak, Section 144 has been imposed by the district administration after receiving complaints alleging a church to be involved in conversion of innocent tribals to Christianity. With this, not more than three persons are allowed to gather within the vicinity of the church, and the church gate is sealed. Sub collector of Bhadrak Manoj Patra said, "we found out that there is some breach of peace between communities".
Tags: Christianity, Conversion, section 144, Odisha, Bhadrak
Courtesy: ANI
