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Centre likely to reintroduce Women’s Quota Bill in Parliament to capitalise on DMK-Congress fallout

New Delhi, 4/6: As the INDIA bloc’s composition is staring at some rearrangement after the recent assembly polls, the Centre is looking at reintroducing the Women’s Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bill. The government’s previous attempt to bring in the legislation, in the last Parliament session, was defeated by the Opposition, as the Bill needed…

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TMC didn’t follow rules, not appropriate to call Ritabrata ‘expelled’ leader: Bengal Speaker

New Delhi, 4/6: West Bengal Speaker Rathindra Bose on Thursday defended the move to name Trinamool rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee as the leader of Opposition, and that the allegation of forged signatures submitted in the letter submitted by Abhishek Banarjee is handled by  CID in the state.Speaking at an event where the Bengal Assembly signed…

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Kendu Leaves Worth Rs 1.5 Lakh Seized In Jharsuguda, Two Arrested

Jharsuguda: The Belpahar Forest Division of Jharsuguda district has seized 2 quintals and 87 kilograms of kendu leaves and impounded an auto-rickshaw during a late-night operation near the Belpahar Durga Temple.Two persons have been arrested in connection with the seizure, officials said on Thursday.The accused have been identified as Saidul Bibi (39), a resident of West…

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BJP announces candidates for Rajya Sabha polls in five states, fields Tarun Chugh from Madhya Pradesh

New Delhi, 4/6: The BJP on Thursday announced candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in five states, fielding party national general secretary Tarun Chugh from Madhya Pradesh and Satish Poonia from Rajasthan. The names of Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian did not figure in the list of BJP candidates. Both ministers’ term…

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Sundargarh: Private clinic ordered shut over burn injuries during C-Section

In a stern action over alleged burn injuries inflicted on a woman during a caesarean section (C-section), the Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer (CDMO), Dr S.C. Mohanty, has directed a private hospital in Sundargarh to shut down indefinitely Sundargarh: In a stern action over alleged burn injuries inflicted on a woman during a…

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EAST COAST RAILWAY REGISTERS IMPRESSIVE GROWTH IN NON-FARE REVENUE THROUGH INNOVATIVE ASSET MONETISATION

Diversified revenue streams from rail coach restaurants, wagon cleaning, land licensing and passenger amenities strengthen East Coast Railway’s non-fare earnings portfolio while promoting sustainability and community engagement In a significant stride towards financial sustainability and customer centric development, East Coast Railway has registered impressive growth in Non-Fare Revenue (NFR) through innovative utilisation of railway assets…

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Naveen Patnaik Mourns Demise of Eminent Odia Litterateur JP Das

Bhubaneswar, June 4: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned Odia litterateur, playwright, and former administrator, Dr. Jagannath Prasad Das.In a condolence message shared on his official X account, Naveen paid tribute to the distinguished writer, describing his passing as a significant…

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Farmer found dead in Deogarh forest, elephant attack suspected

Deogarh: A 55-year-old farmer was found dead in a forest under Kundheigola Forest Section of the Reamal forest range Thursday, with forest officials suspecting an elephant attack as the cause of death.The deceased was identified as Prafulla Behera, a resident of Chadheimara village.According to officials, Behera had gone to a nearby forest Wednesday afternoon but…

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Odisha Govt Intensifies Push For Official Work In Odia, Fresh Training Scheduled For Employees

The Odisha Government has stepped up efforts to promote the use of Odia in official administration by directing all departments and heads of offices to nominate employees who have not yet undergone training in conducting government work in the state’s official language.In a communication issued recently by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, Additional…

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