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While the BJP Government had promised to procure all the paddy, only about 63 lakh metric tonnes, approximately 33% of the total production, have been procured in Odisha so far

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Public Health Engineering, Health Department and district administrations have been instructed to work in close coordination and intensify field inspections

This was announced in the annual Budget presented by municipal vice-chairperson Laiji Biju. The Budget envisages a revenue of ₹60,0316,471 and an expenditure of ₹56,1281,040

The Chief Minister reveals his love for Rajanikanth movies and his preference for action flicks. He also dwells on how reading had helped him shrug off his childhood fear of “ghosts and demons” 

A highly-respected scholar, teacher and author, Prof. Oommen is known for his writings and approaches to social justice, identity and pluralism; he had gained wide attention for his study of the Bhoodan Movement

Residents have raised concerns over issues, including fallen leaves on pedestrian pathways, illegal dumping of waste, building violations, haphazard parking and footpath encroachments

Declaring that “heads must roll”, CJI Surya Kant orders “blanket and complete ban” on the Class 8 social science textbook; initiates contempt action, issues show cause to NCERT director, School Education Secretary

They say that the mosque has been a point of contention for several decades and it has led to several law and order disturbances

The slain Maoists have been preliminarily identified as Hichami Madda and Manki Podium and they were carrying a reward of ₹5 lakh each, say police