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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.

Opposition demands CBI investigate woman`s murder in Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 13:38

Both the opposition Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party demanded a CBI inquiry into the death of a woman teacher who was set on fire for allegedly refusing to withdraw a sexual assault complaint.

Rape and murder accused found juvenile

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 00:13

A local court on Friday found the three young men accused in the much-hyped attempted rape and murder of a minor girl case in Odisha`s Kendrapara district as juvenile delinquents.

Flood situation eases in Odisha

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 13:47

The flood situation in Odisha eased Monday but thousands of victims continued to stay in relief camps, as their homes were damaged or submerged, officials and eyewitnesses said.

Cyclone impact: 3 die in Ganjam by inhaling generator gas

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 21:38

At least three persons, including two women, died of asphyxiation while four others were struggling for survival after they become ill after inhaling gas emitted from generators, police said.

BJP attacks Naveen Patnaik over Coalgate

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 20:40

Stepping up its attack on Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over Coalgate, the BJP said CBI`s plea to PMO for access to files relating to coal block allocation to Hindalco will dig out `more skeletons`.

Tripura to give Rs 1 crore to Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 18:17

Tripura will donate Rs 1 crore to cyclone-hit Odisha, official sources said on Wednesday.

Free talk-time, recharge benefits for cyclone-hit Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 13:27

To help people connect with each other in the aftermath of devastation by cyclone Phailin, a mobile telephone service provider is offering free talk time in Odisha.

Odisha: One arrested in connection with chit fund scam

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 19:31

The economic offence wing of the Crime Branch of Odisha Police arrested one Aditya Kumar Bisoi, director of Flourish India in connection with an alleged chit fund scam.

Odisha lost 26 lakh trees after cyclone Phailin

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 13:38

The high-velocity cyclone Phailin that hit Odisha about a week ago is estimated to have destroyed around 26 lakh trees in the state.

Odisha deploys patrol after villagers block highway

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 16:22

Policemen were deployed in Odisha`s worst cyclone-hit Ganjam district, after villagers blocked a national highway demanding immediate relief.

Cyclone Phailin flood toll hits 36; Odisha seeks Rs 1,523 cr in aid

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 23:17

Lashed by cyclone `Phailin` and grappling with the resultant floods, Odisha government today sought immediate release of Rs 1,523 crore from the Centre to expedite relief and restoration efforts even as the death toll from the twin phenomena touched 36.