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Odisha govt increases corpus of Contingency Fund to Rs1,900cr

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 22:40

The Odisha government on Thursday decided to increase the corpus of Odisha Contingency Fund (OCF) from Rs 400 crore to Rs 1900 crore.

BJD accuses UPA govt of step-motherly attitude towards Odisha

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 20:34

Alleging step-motherly attitude of the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre towads Odisha, activists of the ruling BJD on Thursday held demonstrations in 18 districts of the state affected by cyclone Phailin and floods.

NSS volunteers to assist in restoration work in Ganjam

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 18:16

Volunteers of the National Service Scheme (NSS) will soon assist the ongoing restoration work in the cyclone and flood-ravaged areas of Odisha`s Ganjam district.

BJD moves president over delay in cyclone assistance

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 00:42

BJD sought the intervention of President over delay in getting financial assistance from the central government for the Cyclone Phailin-ravaged state.

Odisha teacher death: Father demands death penalty for culprits

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 23:09

Rejecting the ex-gratia payment announced by Odisha government, father of the lady teacher who was allegedly burnt to death for not withdrawing a molestation case against her senior, demanded capital punishment for the culprits.

Odisha designates 4 ADJs to deal with chit-fund cases

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 23:06

In a bid to expedite the process of attaching properties of ponzi scheme companies, Odisha government said four ADJs have been appointed as designated courts for the purpose.

Odisha: Hang the culprits, says killed teacher`s family

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 22:33

The 36-year-old Rayagada school teacher died in a Vishakhapatnam hospital on November 1 after a miscreant set her on fire on the night of October 27 when she was asleep in the school hostel.

BJD urges Pranab to direct Centre to assist Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 17:38

MLAs and Ministers in the BJD government on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to President Pranab Mukherjee through Governor S C Jamir alleging neglect by the Centre in providing assistance to calamity ravaged Odisha.

Odisha teacher murder: Accused, three others dismissed from service

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 17:15

Suspended school inspector, who is prime accused in the molestation and murder case of a lady teacher, was dismissed from service along with three others by the Odisha government on Wednesday.

Auction bid for stall during Baliyatra comes under flak

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 15:03

With the administration deciding to auction prime plots at the coming Baliyatra festival for the first time, vendors have expressed resentment against it.