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- Efforts on for safe sojourn of Olive Ridleys
With sea erosion squeezing the space of rookeries, authorities have embarked on an experiment to create safe environs for Olive Ridley turtles. - Christmas tension in Orissa district
Orissa's Kandhamal district was tense on Christmas Day Tuesday with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) calling a four-hour statewide shutdown. - Orissa to observe 2008 as Year of Irrigation
In an attempt to show its concern forf the farmers, the Naveen Patnaik Government has announced that it will observe 2008 as the Year of Irrigation. - NCP demands waiver of farms loans in Orissa
Orissa Government should waive all the agricultural loans that were pending against farmers, Nationalist Congress Party demanded on Monday. - Orissa artist carves Jesus Christ on sand
Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has carved an impressive image of Jesus Christ on the sandy beaches of Puri. - Naveen Patnaik re-elected BJD president
Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik continues to be the undisputed leader of the 10-year-old-year regional party Biju Janata Dal. - Shift POSCO project: Swami Agnivesh
Naveen Patnaik Government should not insist on establishment of the proposed mega steel plant of POSCO-India in the area earmarked for the venture in Jagatsinghpur district. - Air Force plane catches fire, pilot escapes
An Indian Air Force aircraft caught fire soon after it took off at the Biju Patnaik airport here on Saturday. - Orissa Governor releases CSE's report on mining
Mining in India has done little for the development of the mineral-bearing regions of the country, says a report of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). - Orissa seeks Central help to fight naxalites
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday urged the Centre to increase financial assistance to help the State tackle the growing Maoist menace. - Orissa police mulls new law to fight gangs
In the face of alarming spurt in organised crimes, Orissa police have sought for enactment of a separate law to root out the gangs. - Centre to consult mineral-rich States on NMP
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured the mineral-rich States that issues relating to National Mining Policy will be resolved through consultations. - Orissa targets 9 percent growth rate
Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said the 11th five year plan for the State has an outlay of Rs 32,225 crore and targeted 9 percent growth for the plan period. - Chloroquine not working in Orissa
Several districts of Orissa have developed over 90 percent resistance to chloroquine and the authorities are getting ready to phase out the medicine. - 10 killed in road accidents in Orissa
At least 10 persons were killed and 17 injured in three separate road accidents in Orissa on Tuesday. The accidents occurred in three districts. - New police system in Orissa twin-city from Jan 1
Orissa Urban Police Act, 2003 will be implemented in the twin-city of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack under the new police system from January 1. - Man-elephant conflict worsens in Orissa
One person has been killed and four injured with over 40 elephants from Chandaka sanctuary creating havoc at different locations outside their habitat. - Kelucharan Purush Dance Fest from Jan 8
Well-known Odissi dance institute of Orissa `Srjan' is all set to organise a unique dance festival for male dancers in the city from January 8 to 10. - Donation box for Jagannath temple inaugurated
A donation box for the Puri Shri Jagannath temple was formally inaugurated by Orissa Industry Minister Biswabhushan Harichandan at Jayadev Bhavan here on Sunday. - Deepika Mohanty gets scientific excellence award
Noted haematologist Deepika Mohanty has been presented the first Biju Patnaik Scientific Excellence Award for her outstanding achievements in the field of haematology. - Puri temple priests hold rally against the King
A major section of Sri Jagannath temple priests came down to road shouting slogans against the Gajapati King of Puri in the temple town on Friday. - Surface-to-air nuclear capable missile test fired
India Friday test fired a surface-to-air nuclear capable 'Akash' missile from a defence range in Orissa for the second time in two days. - Plans afoot to improve power supply in Orissa
Orissa government on Thursday announced that an amount of Rs 600 crore would be spent to set up as many as 19 substations in the State. - Plans afoot to improve power supply in Orissa
Orissa government on Thursday announced that an amount of Rs 600 crore would be spent to set up as many as 19 substations in the State. - Orissa must cancel POSCO project: Medha Patkar
Orissa Government should cancel the proposed steel project of South Korean steelmaker POSCO, social activist Medha Patkar demanded on Thursday. - Bangladesh blamed for cholera deaths in Orissa
Indian scientists have detected a virulent cholera strain with its origin in Bangladesh was responsible for nearly 150 people in Orissa. - Threatened birds sighted in Bhitarkanika
Interference-free environs along the wetland spots of Bhitarkanika continue to attract a number of avian species conferred highly threatened status. - ONGC finds natural gas in Orissa
The Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC) has discovered visible presence of natural gas in Kendrapara district of Orissa. - Medha Patkar meets anti-POSCO activists
Well-known social activist Medha Patkar held detailed discussions with the POSCO Pratirodh Sangram Samiti leaders at Dhinkia village on Wednesday. - Lawyers in western Orissa go on strike
Courts in western Orissa were paralysed when lawyers struck work, demanding a high court bench in the region. - Medha enters POSCO area despite opposition
Despite opposition from those supporting the steel project of POSCO, social activist Medha Patkar entered the project area on Tuesday evening. - Naveen demands for airport at Jharsuguda
In yet another attempt to woo the people of western Orissa, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has reiterated his demand before the Centre to convert airstrip at Jharsuguda into an airport.