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Odisha girl clears Tamil talent exam

A 16-year-old girl from Ganjam district in Odisha -- presently a Class 11 student at Government Higher Secondary School in Velliyangadu -- has successfully cleared Tamil Talent Search Examination (TTSE), securing 91 out of 100 marks.

3,700 govt schools in TN face internet loss over ₹1.5 cr bill

AT a time when the state government is promoting smart classrooms and hi-tech labs across schools in Tamil Nadu, more than 3,700 high and higher secondary government schools may lose their internet connection as they have not been able to settle outstanding bills worth ₹1.5 crore to BSNL.

Odisha's forest size grows, Ganjam tops the districts

From 2,438.96 sq km in 2021, the western Odisha district's forest cover reduced to 2,376.91 sq km in 2023.

Forest dept directed to secure nesting grounds of Olive Ridleys

IN a bid to check the decline in Olive Ridley mass nesting, the state government has directed the Forest department to take adequate measures to secure the habitat of these endangered species in the current season.

RAINS WASH AWAY HOPES OF FARMERS

The torrential showers have affected paddy crops in vast tracts of agriculture fields in several districts across state

15 hurt in bus accident in Kendrapara

As many as 15 persons, including three women and two children, sustained injuries in a road accident at Badapada village under Pattamundai rural police station here on Saturday.

Giant python rescued from village

FOREST officials on Friday rescued a giant python measuring 18.5 ft in length from Rajendranarayanpur village in Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district.

Strict vigil at borders as paddy purchase starts in Sundargarh

WITH kharif procurement commencing in Sundargarh from Friday, the district administration has initiated measures to keep strict vigil on all border entry points to check illegal arrival of paddy stocks from neighbouring Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.

Sports meet of AVEI held

The annual sports day of AUM Valley Educational Institution (AVEI), Titilagarh was celebrated on Thursday and Friday.

50% crop damage likely in Ganjam

CONTINUOUS rain for the last three days is likely to damage around 50 per cent of kharif paddy crop in Ganjam district.

Woman murdered by husband, body recovered from house after 2 days

DECOMPOSED body of a woman allegedly murdered by her husband two days back, was recovered from their house at Jenkeda village within Gaisilet police limits here on Saturday.

OSOU's three-day event on LMS comes to an end

A three-day competency development programme on learning management system (LMS) organised by Odisha State Open University (OSOU) for all faculty members concluded on Friday.

Odisha shivers as rains lash for 2nd day in a row

RAINS triggered by the depression lashed Odisha for the second consecutive day on Saturday, bringing mercury further down across the state.

INCESSANT DOWNPOUR AFFECTS PADDY CROPS, GOVT SEEKS REPORT

EVEN as paddy procurement is underway in many districts, the low-pressure induced incessant rains have caused widespread damage to standing paddy and vegetable crops in large parts of the state.

Man extorts ₹4.96L by blackmailing woman, arrested

Police on Saturday arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly extorting ₹4.96 lakh from a woman by blackmailing to make her objectionable photos and videos viral.

Complete PDS rice lifting: Dept directs districts

KEEPING its word of distribution of ration under public distribution system to beneficiaries covered under National Food Security Act (NFSA) every month from the new year, the state government has directed collectors to complete PDS rice lifting from godowns for January by Saturday, and report compliance.

6th edition of DAV united fest commences on a colourful note

HIGHER Education minister Suryabanshi Suraj and his Industry colleague Sampad Chandra Swain inaugurated the sixth edition of DAV United Festival here on Saturday.

HOST OF EVENTS TO CONNECT NRIs WITH ODISHA

THE Odisha government has planned a host of activities to ensure a memorable experience for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) during the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention to be organised in the city from January 8 to 10.

Capital to witness a myriad cultural programmes ahead of PBD convention

FROM Patha Utsav and flash mobs to walkathon and musical evenings, a series of cultural events will dot the state capital for the next three weeks ahead of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) conclave from January 8.

Academician's word book to help tribal kids learn their language

An English professor of NIT-Rourkela Seemita Mohanty has come out with a multilingual picture word book in six tribal languages for first generation tribal learners in Sundargarh. She tells Prasanjeet Sarkar how it would help the children learn the basics in their language

A PHARMACIST'S PASSION TO ENRICH SANTALI LANGUAGE

This year's Sahitya Akademi awardee Maheswar Soren is an author by passion and pharmacist by profession. Despite his busy work schedule, he promotes traditions and beliefs of the Santali society by writing about them. Diana Sahu brings out his story

Command and control centre at WCD dept to ensure service delivery

IN a move to ensure transparency, accountability and efficiency in implementation of various welfare schemes for women and children, the Odisha government has decided to set up a command and control centre in the Women and Child Development (WCD) department.

Pegasus liable in WhatsApp suit: US court

WITH a US court finding Israel's NSO Group — which sells spyware Pegasus — liable in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp in 2019 flagging breaches in devices, snooping is back on the front burner, including in India.

Love-all start: Sindhu-Sai set for match close to heart

THERE is always a sprinkling of condiments to add flavour to a celebrity marriage. The brouhaha it generates is sometimes bewildering. When P V Sindhu announced her engagement and marriage to a Hyderabad entrepreneur, interest grew as date of marriage neared, especially surrounding the identity of her to-be-husband Venkata Datta Sai.

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

Congress says party will challenge it in court

BIODIVERSITY LOSS INTERLINKED

2023 has been a year of extremes. Global warming surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius for the first time on record, a critical threshold if breached continuously will push the limits of life on Earth to adapt.

Odisha harnesses AI potential for forest, wildlife conservation

ROM thwarting poachers and spotting forest fires to preventing accidental death of elephants, the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised forest and wildlife protection in Odisha, showcasing how cutting-edge technology can play a pivotal role in safeguarding the ecosystem.

Brison double helps Goa sink toppers Bagan

FC GOA extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 2-1 win over league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Friday.

'HIL revival a big boost for youth'

THERE is something about PR Sreejesh. He is always ebullient, seems at peace with himself and more than anything, he is shrouded in an aura of positivity. Always cheerful and articulate, Sreejesh speaks his mind. During a short conversation, he felt that his stint as coach of the junior team had been fantastic.

Odisha's tribal lifter Jyoshna shatters youth Asian record

JYOSHNA Sabar created a youth Asian record for total lift at the ongoing Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships in Doha on Friday.