News from Odisha

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Odisha as a sports state
Also a cricket stadium was there

 

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Co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates is scheduled to visit Odisha on February 28. During his stay, he will review how the Krushi Samiksha Kendra at Krushi Bhavan in Bhubaneswar is functioning.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to visit Odisha on February 28

Co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates is scheduled to visit Odisha on February 28. During his stay, he will review how the Krushi Samiksha Kendra at Krushi Bhavan in Bhubaneswar is functioning.

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Approved since 2010, the project was lagging due to lack of required budgetary provisions and delay in the land acquisition process.

Two new railway lines in Odisha to be fast-tracked: Vaishnaw

BHUBANESWAR: Minister for Railways, Communications and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said two new railways lines in the state will be fast-tracked for faster co

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The BJP government in Odisha, led by Minister Nityananda Gond, plans a phase-wise approach to make the state liquor-free. Despite concerns about revenue, the initiative aims to counteract societal issues caused by alcohol and drugs.

Liquor ban in Odisha soon: Can't Encourage Liquor Sale Fearing Revenue Loss, Says Minister

Odisha's BJP aims for a phased liquor ban to tackle social issues, inspired by similar bans in states like Bihar and Gujarat.

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The BJP government in Odisha, led by Minister Nityananda Gond, plans a phase-wise approach to make the state liquor-free. Despite concerns about revenue, the initiative aims to counteract societal issues caused by alcohol and drugs.

Liquor ban in Odisha soon: Can't Encourage Liquor Sale Fearing Revenue Loss, Says Minister

Odisha's BJP aims for a phased liquor ban to tackle social issues, inspired by similar bans in states like Bihar and Gujarat.

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Banning Liquor is no solution, govts should work on using those tax collected from liquor in organising campaign with NGOs to educate more youth about these societal issues.
If I would be alcoholic I would have arranged it by hook or by crook, more dangerous is that people would search for other alternative.

 

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Banning Liquor is no solution, govts should work on using those tax collected from liquor in organising campaign with NGOs to educate more youth about these societal issues.
If I would be alcoholic I would have arranged it by hook or by crook, more dangerous is that people would search for other alternative.

Spoken like a true Bihari.

 

[Bapun]

Five students from a private college in Odisha's Cuttack were stranded in a dense forest for 11 hours after Google Maps directed them there while they were returning from a hilltop temple. They were rescued after one of them alerted the police.

Google Maps misleads 5 Odisha students into dense forest, rescued after 11 hours

Five students from a private college in Odisha's Cuttack were stranded in a dense forest for 11 hours after Google Maps directed them there while they were returning from a hilltop temple. They were rescued after one of them alerted the police.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, on Thursday (August 8, 2024), said that Odisha would not allow the opening of new liquor shops in the State and stop sale of illicit liquor in the market.

Odisha not to allow opening of new liquor shops

Odisha government bans new liquor shops, focuses on preventing illicit liquor sales, simplifying excise policy, and reducing alcohol consumption.

www.thehindu.com

 

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Farmers allege electricity bills have skyrocketed disproportionate to their actual usage and exorbitant bill amount is making agriculture unsustainable.

People en masse returning ‘faulty’ power meters in Odisha

Western Odisha residents return smart meters due to skyrocketing electricity bills, farmers fear unsustainable costs, utility denies meter faults.

www.thehindu.com

 

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The BJP government in Odisha, led by Minister Nityananda Gond, plans a phase-wise approach to make the state liquor-free. Despite concerns about revenue, the initiative aims to counteract societal issues caused by alcohol and drugs.

Liquor ban in Odisha soon: Can't Encourage Liquor Sale Fearing Revenue Loss, Says Minister

Odisha's BJP aims for a phased liquor ban to tackle social issues, inspired by similar bans in states like Bihar and Gujarat.

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They took a U-turn.

Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan confirmed that the government has no plans to ban liquor, citing issues faced by Gujarat and Bihar. Instead, Rs 100 crore will be allocated by the Excise Department to educate people on alcohol's ill effects. The state aims to create a balanced approach, avoiding illegal liquor sales and raising awareness.

No liquor ban in Odisha; will lead to illegal liquor sale like Gujarat and Bihar: Law Minister

Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan confirms no liquor ban in Odisha, highlighting Gujarat and Bihar's issues. Rs 100 crore allocated for alcohol awareness.

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