Odisha

First night trial of Agni-III missile held

9:51 pm November 30, 2019

Balasore (Odisha): The first night trial of the nuclear capable Agni-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile was carried out from a mobile launcher at the Integrated Test Range at the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast on Saturday, Defence sources said. The trajectory of the missile is being monitored and the outcome of the trial is […]

3 minor girls charred to death in Odisha

8:25 pm November 30, 2019

Bhawanipatna (Odisha): Three minor girls, including twin sisters, were charred to death when a heap of straw they were playing on caught fire in Odisha’s Kalahandi district on Saturday, police said. The incident took place at Bijmara village under the jurisdiction of Koksara police station of the district, the police said, adding that the children […]

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Noted Odisha theatre artiste Paramananda Sahu dies at 72

4:36 pm November 30, 2019

Balasore (Odisha): Prominent theatre artiste of Odisha, Paramananda Sahu died at his residence here on Saturday due to old age-related illness, family sources said. The theatre actor-director was 72 and is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. He was bedridden for long, they said. Sahu had directed and acted in more than […]

Odisha CM announces financial aid for dairy farmers

Odisha CM launches 27 projects worth Rs 8,939 crore

4:33 pm November 30, 2019

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched 27 industrial projects, involving a total investment of around Rs 8,939 crore. The projects are expected to create employment opportunities for about 12,142 people. Patnaik inaugurated five projects and performed groundbreaking of 22 other units across different sectors through a video conference from Kharvel Bhawan here. […]

Harsh Vardhan reviews preparedness of states for roll out of IMI 2.0 from Dec 2

8:35 pm November 21, 2019

New Delhi: Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday reviewed preparedness of various states for the rollout of the second phase of an intensified vaccination campaign on December 2, with special focus on improving coverage in areas with “low” immunization. The minister reviewed the preparedness of states for rollout of Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0. […]