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10/02/2023

ପୀୟୁଷଙ୍କ ଉପରୁକୁ ଚେଆର ମାଡ଼ | Actor Piyush Tripathy attacked by audience

21/01/2023

ASKA MODEL POLICE STATION OF GANJAM FELICITATED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AS THE BEST IN INDIA

Union Home Minister Amit Shah felicitated Aska Police Station of Ganjam district in Odisha as the Number One Police Station in the Country during the DGsP/IGsP Conference – 2022 which began at the National Agriculture Science Complex in New Delhi today.

Odisha DGP Sunil Kumar Bansal is attending the conference. The Aska Police Station in Ganjam District has been adjudged as the number one police station in the country in the Annual Ranking of Police Stations for the year, 2022.

Prashanta Kumar Sahoo, IIC, Aska Police Station has received the prestigious award with certificate of appreciation from the Union Home Minister.

Director, Intelligence Sanjeeb Panda, Additional DG of Police (Law & Order) RK Sharma, Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Saumendra Kumar Priyadarsi, and Addlitional DG of Police (CID-CB) Arun Bothra along with other senior police officers from Odisha are attending the DGsP/IGsP Conference – 2022 virtually from Bhubaneswar.

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20/01/2023

TAMIL NADU MINISTER UDHAYANIDHI STALIN VISITS SPORTS INFRA AT ODISHA’S KALINGA STADIUM

A high-level team from Tamil Nadu led by the southern state’s Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin today visited the sports infrastructure and facilities at Kalinga Stadium here.

Odisha Sports and Youth Services Minister Tusharkanti Behera and departmental secretary R Vineel Krishna received the visiting delegation at Kalinga Stadium.

The Sports department Secretary made a presentation on the sports ecosystem in Odisha to the visiting delegation. Behera felicitated Udhayanidhi with a memento and jersey.

“In Kalinga Stadium, I visited Athletics High Performance Centre and interacted with the athletes and staff. I also visited athletic-cum-football stadium, tennis complex, upcoming indoor athletic complex, weightlifting HPC, 10 shooting range and swimming pool. I also had a chance to visit to hockey JPC and climbing wall. I am glad to see the efforts put by the Odisha government for sports. It’s superb,” said Udhayanidhi in a twitter post.

Udhayanidhi, the son of DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, later met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

“I am extremely happy in meeting Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik at his place. We both shared our mutual love and respect. I thanked him for inviting me to witness the hockey world cup and visit the sports infrastructure in Odisha,” said Udhayanidhi in another twitter post.

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19/01/2023

UDHAYANIDHI STALIN, MINISTER FOR YOUTH WELFARE AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT, TAMIL NADU IN BHUBANESWAR

Hon’ble Tamil Nadu Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin who arrived in Bhubaneswar last evening accepting the invitation of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik to watch the FIH Hockey World Cup 2023

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19/01/2023

VINESH PHOGAT ACCUSES WFI CHIEF OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SAYS ‘DON’T KNOW IF I WILL BE ALIVE’

India’s most-decorated women wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, on Wednesday accused BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.

Addressing the media on behalf of the women wrestlers allegedly exploited – the wrestlers staged a dharna at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi – Vinesh Phogat, the country’s only double World Championship medallist, said, “Women wrestlers have been sexually harassed at national camps by coaches and also the WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan. Some of the coaches appointed at national camps have been sexually harassing women wrestlers for years. The WFI president is also involved in sexual harassment.”

Sharing the dais with Vinesh and endorsing the allegations, India’s lone Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik said, “We have just come to save them. We are fighting for them. When the time comes, we will speak up. We will give the names of those who have been exploited to whoever is doing the probe.”

Following the accusations, Singh told the media: “Is anyone saying that the WFI has sexually harassed a wrestler? Only Vinesh has said it. Has anyone come forward and said that they personally have been sexually harassed? Even if one wrestler comes forward and says that she has been sexually harassed, that day I can be hanged.”

Vinesh gave details of the ways in which national and international wrestlers were allegedly exploited by the WFI chief and coaches. “This exploitation is happening every day. Why does the camp happen in Lucknow? We have written to the PM and the Sports Minister … The reason it’s happening over there is because he has a house there and so it’s easy to exploit the girls. They trouble us too much. They get into our personal lives and relationships. They want to know everything,” she said.

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16/01/2023

VIRAT KOHLI’S 10TH PLAYER OF THE SERIES IN HIS GLITTERING CAREER

Interestingly, the 34-year-old has been adjudged the Player of the Series for the 10th time in his glittering career. Kohli had an interesting response when he was asked about his special feat. “I have no idea (about the Player of the Series awards he has won). For me, it's just a byproduct of the intent I have, mindset that I play with. Mindset is always to help the team win, bat for as long as possible and if you do that, you end up making a difference. I have always played for the right reasons, help the team as much as possible. It is just intent, playing for the right reasons,” Kohli told Murali Kartik at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Kohli played an unbeaten knock of 166 off 110 balls to finish the series as the leading run-getter. Kohli, who has 12,754 runs in ODIs, has become the fifth-highest run-scorer in the 50-over format. The batting maestro also holds the record of smashing the most number of centuries (20) at home. The 34-year-old shattered Sachin Tendulkar's world record to achieve the special feat in the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka.

“Ever since I came back from the long break, I have been feeling good. I don't have that desperation to get to a milestone. I am just enjoying my batting, being in a space where I can relax. Today as well, I was just happy to be out there batting. I am in a nice space right now and want this to continue. Shami has always been there for us but the way Siraj has come up has been outstanding. He has taken the maximum number of wickets in the powerplay, which was an issue for us early. He is always making the batters think, which is a great sign for us going into the World Cup,” Kohli added.

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16/01/2023

BIRSA MUNDA STADIUM IS WORLD’S LARGEST HOCKEY STADIUM: FIH PRESIDENT

Putting aside all doubts and burying all controversies, International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram has confirmed that Birsa Munda Stadium in Odisha’s Rourkela city is the largest stadium for hockey in the world in terms of seating capacity.

“No other hockey stadium in the world except Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela has 21,800 seating capacity,” said Ikram at a presser today.

Seating capacity at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium had been raised from 20,000 to 21,800, he added. “You don’t have this ‘seating’ capacity anywhere in the world. I have not seen such infrastructure and facilities for a tournament anywhere. Let’s all appreciate this,” said the FIH president.

Ikram claimed that Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium has fantastic infrastructure for athletes, broadcasters and FIH’s commercial partners. “I would likely to express my sincere congratulation to the Odisha government for constructing this brand new hockey stadium with world-class facility,” said the FIH President.

Notably, the state government has been claiming Birsa Munda Stadium as the largest stadium for hockey in the world from the day of its inauguration. However, some people had expressed doubts over the veracity of the state government’s claim.

Sports and Youth Services Minister Tusharkanti Behera had earlier said the FIH has certified that Birsa Munda Stadium is world’s largest hockey stadium in terms of seating capacity.

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14/01/2023

5T SECRETARY VK PANDIAN ON SATURDAY VISITED VEDAVYAS PEETHA NEAR ROURKELA IN SUNDARGARH DISTRICT

On the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian on Saturday visited Vedavyas Peetha near Rourkela in Sundargarh district.

After holding discussion with the members of the Trust Board, sevayats and local people, Pandian urged the district Collector to prepare a detailed development within 15 days for Vedavyas Peetha in line with 5T initiatives of the State Government.

The development plan will be presented before the Chief Minister for approval.

Vedavyas Peetha is one of the major pilgrimage sites in the State. Many visitors from across the State and outside come to this famous Peetha every day. Hence, the State Government is making constant efforts for the overall development of this Peetha, the 5T Secretary said.

In the development plan, focus would be given for the improvement of Swargadwar, improvement of the river front, development of various infrastructure facilities for visitors, construction of yatri niwas and light & sound system.

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12/01/2023

CONWAY, WILLIAMSON STAR AS NEW ZEALAND BEAT PAKISTAN BY 79 RUNS

What a match it was in Karachi on Wednesday. Opting to bat first, New Zealand made a disastrous start losing Finn Allen early in the innings. However, Kane Williamson and Devin Conway steadied the Kiwi ship with a 181-run stand for the second wicket. Conway’s departure soon after reaching his century was a trigger point for NZ as more batters follow suit, thanks to Mohammad Nawaz’s off-spin. Nawaz bamboozled the opposition with a four-wicket burst as New Zealand lost four wickets for 16 runs in five overs. It was Mitchell Santner’s 37 that helped New Zealand reach 261. I reply, Pakistan lost both openers with just 16 runs on board. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam did the rescue act with a 55-run stand but once the partnership was broken it was wickets at regular intervals for New Zealand. Babar put up a valiant fight with a 114-ball 79 but that wasn’t enough as Pakistan were all out for 182 in 43 overs.

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08/01/2023

TALCHER FERTILIZER PLANT WILL BE READY BY OCTOBER 2024: UNION MINISTER

The Talcher Fertilizer Plant in Odisha will be ready by October 2024 and farmers will be immensely benefitted from this plant, said Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday.

During his visit to the State, Mandaviya visited the plant site at Talcher in Angul district to take stock of the ongoing construction work.

While speaking to the journalists, Mandaviya said, “With an intention to make the country self sufficient in Urea sector and to make Urea from the gas which is produced from our own raw materials like coal, the Prime Minister had laid the foundation stone of the Talcher Fertilizer Plant. The construction work is in full swing.”

When asked about the completion of the construction work, he said the plant will be able to start production by October 2024. Once completed, the farmers of the country will be benefitted. With this plant, not only the farmers’ Urea demand will be met but also the standard of agriculture will increase.

Back in September 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone of the plant. It is stated as nation’s first coal gasification-based fertilizer plant where synthesis gas derived from coal is used as fuel.

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08/01/2023

ODISHA GOVT COLLABORATES WITH UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO TO SET UP DATA, POLICY, INNOVATION CENTRE

The Odisha government on Saturday signed an MoU with the University of Chicago Trust, India, to set up a data, policy, and innovation centre (DPIC) in Bhubaneswar that will enable rigorous, evidence-based governance while using new advances in econometrics, data science, and machine learning.

The MoU was signed between CEO of Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) Manoj Kumar Pattnaik and executive director of University of Chicago Center, India, Leni Chaudhari here in the presence of IT Minister Tusharkanti Behera.

The scope of this programmatic partnership will involve researchers from the University of Chicago providing data analysis and evaluation assistance to the government of Odisha schemes and policies to benefit the state districts and blocks.

Talking about the collaboration, Pattnaik said, “We are excited to work with the researchers at EPIC India and it will help lead Odisha to become a leading data Center hub. Using evidence-based research, we hope the DPIC will act as a Center of excellence for collecting big data from many sources, analysing that data using contemporary econometric and statistical models, and producing the necessary creative policy guides.”

Under this partnership, researchers from the University of Chicago will aid the government of Odisha in conducting research, monitoring, impact evaluation, and project implementation in the energy and environment, health, education, agriculture, and water & sanitation sectors.

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08/01/2023

BCCI PICKS ODISHA’S SHIV SUNDAR DAS FOR SENIOR MEN’S NATIONAL SELECTION PANEL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape on Saturday recommended Chetan Sharma as chairman of the India senior men’s selection committee.

In an official statement, the BCCI informed that the CAC had shortlisted 11 individuals for personal interviews after receiving 600 applications for the five posts. Based on the interviews, the CAC has recommended Sharma, Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola and Sridharan Sharath for being part of the selection committee.

Sharma, who has 23 Test caps, had been holding the post in the previous selection committee since December 2020, when he replaced Sunil Joshi in the role.

He had re-applied for a role in the selection committee when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made an announcement for new applications for a fresh five-member panel on November 18, 2022.

Das, the former India men’s Test opener, was previously the batting coach of the Indian women’s cricket team while Ankola, the ex-India fast bowler, is the current chief selector of the Mumbai men’s team in domestic cricket.

Banerjee is a former India pacer who has also been the coach of fast bowler Umesh Yadav. Sharath, hailing from Tamil Nadu, is the current chairman of the Junior Men’s Selection Committee and under his panel, India won U19 Men’s World Cup in West Indies in 2022.

The task of the new selection committee will be to pick the squads for India’s white-ball series against New Zealand, set to happen later in the month.

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06/01/2023

TANISHQ LAUNCHES ‘THE SPRING SUMMER EDIT’23’

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04/01/2023

5G SERVICES IN ODISHA’S BHUBANESWAR, CUTTACK AND SEVERAL OTHER TOWNS, TOMORROW

Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will launch 5G services in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and several other towns, tomorrow (January 5).

Telecom companies Jio and Airtel have made necessary arrangements to provide 5G network in the areas.

More than 500 base transceiver stations have been installed by Jio and Airtel for this purpose.

The 5G service will provide blazing fast internet and superior network to the users.

The launching event will be held in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reports said.

Vaishnaw will also dedicate 100 4G towers in rural areas of Odisha on the occasion.

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03/01/2023

JASPRIT BUMRAH RETURNS FROM INJURY, INCLUDED IN ODI SQUAD FOR SL SERIES

Premier India paceman Jasprit Bumrah will soon make a comeback to international cricket as he was on Tuesday included in India's squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. Bumrah last played for the Indian team in the T20Is at home again against Australia in September last year, before being ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a stress fracture in his back.

Bumrah's return will bolster India's fast bowling department where the team has lacked genuine pace for a while.

It will be interesting to see how Bumrah is handled by the team management given his importance for the team in a year when they will play a 50-over World Cup at home.

Bumrah's inclusion comes two days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced new measures for ensuring that key players don't break down due to injuries ahead of big international tournaments.

Bumrah has been a key figure for Mumbai Indians in the IPL over the years and all eyes will also be on his workload management by the franchise in this year's tournament.

"Bumrah was out of cricketing action since September 2022 and was also ruled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup due to a back injury. The pacer has undergone rehabilitation and has been declared fit by the National Cricket Academy (NCA). He will be joining the Team India ODI squad soon," the BCCI release on Bumrah's inclusion stated.

India's updated squad for Sri Lanka ODIs: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya (VC), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh.

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03/01/2023

PUSHKARA FIRST LOOK OUT, SABYASACHI MISHRA AND SUPRIYA STARRER ALL SET FOR GRAND RELEASE

Tarang Cine Productions’ is all set to woo Odia movie lovers with its upcoming flick ‘Pushkara’, starring Sabyasachi Mishra and Supriya in the lead. On Monday, the makers dropped the first look of the movie and the characters.

Pushkara is based on Odia Novel 'Nadabindu’ written by eminent writer Sankar Tripathy. This movie marks the directorial debut of DOP-turned-director Subhranshu Das.

With this movie, the entire team has made an attempt to give a glance into different waning traditional rituals and cultures of Odisha. Apart from that, the makers have also shed light on different ancestral occupations practiced since ages but are currently disappearing in modern culture.

The makers as well as actors are quite hopeful about the project as the storyline is original.

“Pushkara, it is not just a cinema, this is a story of a character that is raised in Odisha’s environment, tradition and culture. We have been working on this project since one year. Before and after shooting, I am still living the character with its adopted look. For the first time in my career, I’ve played such an amazing and unconventional character,” said actor Sabyasachi Mishra.

Further, the actor went on to add, “The uniqueness of this project is characterising different ancestral occupations. The character is called Pushkara.”

Apart from Sabyasachi and Supriya, several other eminent actors including Asrumochan Mohanty and Choudhury Bikash Das will also have a crucial role in the movie in different characters.

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03/01/2023

MP PRATAP SARANGI HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU) OF FAKIR MOHAN MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL

Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital here with pneumonia.

Sarangi has been suffering from high fever for last one week. He was admitted to the hospital after he complained of chest pain and breathing complications, sources said.

“The Balsore MP was found suffering from pneumonia during check-up. He was admitted to the ICU as per the doctor’s advice,” said Sarangi’s personal assistant Chandrabindu Das.

Sarangi’s supporters and several others reached the hospital after they came to know about his hospitalization.

Sarangi was elected from Balasore Lok Sabha seat in 2019. He was appointed as the Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. Later, he was dropped from the Union Council of Ministers.

The BJP leader had been elected to Odisha Assembly twice from Nilgiri constituency in 2004 and 2009.

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28/12/2022

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS FROM BHUBANESWAR TO DIRECTLY CONNECT DUBAI, SINGAPORE, BANGKOK

With a purpose to enhance international air connectivity, Odisha government has chalked out plans to introduce flight operations from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), Bhubaneswar to directly connect the State with Dubai, Singapore and Bangkok soon, a BPIA official said today.

According to the source, it is necessary to make Odisha a leading State in the field of international flight operations. The connection to Dubai will open up the entire western side of the world and Singapore and Bangkok will open up the entire eastern side. This will make travel for people of Odisha friendlier and economical. It will also help Prabasi (Non-Resident) Odias to come to their State in a convenient and easier manner, a press release issued by the BPIA authorities in this regard mentioned.

In pursuance to the above, a request for proposal (RFP) was earlier floated for selection of a suitable airline operator. This will facilitate international air connectivity. M/s lndiGo has applied for its operation in these routes. As a result, 186 seater flights will be operated from BPI Airport, Bhubaneswar and the expenditures will be borne by the State government towards the proposed flight operations.

Notably, in lieu, the revenue generated through ticketing will be retained by State government.

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23/12/2022

CHIEF MINISTERS OF ALL STATES TO BE INVITED TO MEN’S HOCKEY WORLD CUP-2023 IN ODISHA

The Chief Ministers of all states to be invited to the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup-2023, scheduled to be held in Odisha from January 13 to 29 next year.

This was revealed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at an all-party meeting here today for smooth organisation of the mega sporting event in the state for the second time in a row. Odisha had hosted the Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2018.

The Chief Minister thanked the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing the necessary help to Odisha to host Hockey Men’s World Cup-2023. He also sought the cooperation all political parties for successful organisation of the mega event in the state.

“This is a proud moment for not only Odisha but also for the entire country. We all should work together for smooth organisation of this mega sporting event,” said the Chief Minister.

Participating in the meeting, BJP leader and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan praised the state government for hosting the men’s hockey world cup for the second time in a row. “We all should work together to create at least 100 Olympians from Odisha by the state’s centenary celebrations in 2036,” Pradhan said.

The Union Minister also put emphasis on the inclusion of topics on the successful organization of men’s hockey world cup in Odisha in school textbooks and promotion of various sports in the state.

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22/12/2022

UTKAL UNIVERSITY IN BHUBANESWAR IS ALL SET TO OBSERVE ITS 52ND CONVOCATION TOMORROW

Utkal University in Bhubaneswar is all set to observe its 52nd convocation tomorrow.

The convocation ceremony will commence at 11.30 am on December 23 (Friday) at the New Convocation Hall of the varsity, sources said.

Former Supreme Court justice V. Gopala Gowda will grace the occasion as chief guest. Governor and Chancellor Ganeshi Lal will preside over the ceremony while Higher Education department Principal Secretary Bishnupada Sethi will be the guest of honour.

Vice-chancellor Sabita Acharya, PG Council Chairman Durga Shankar Pattanaik, Registrar Abhaya Kumar Nayak, faculty members and students of the varsity will be present on the occasion.

As many as 163 candidates will be awarded with PhD degrees and 99 students will be provided with gold medals at the convocation. Besides, D.Litt degree will be conferred on one candidate, sources said.

The awardees have been asked to reach the venue before 9 am, university sources said.

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22/12/2022

CM PROVIDES RS 220 CRORE MONETARY ASSISTANCE TO SHGS IN BALASORE

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today provided Rs 220 crore monetary assistance to women self help groups (SHGs) in Balasore district.

Around 60,000 women of 5,600 SHGs in Balasore were given the financial assistance by the state government under ‘Mission Shakti’.

During his official visit to north Odisha district, CM Patnaik launched various development projects amounting to Rs 1,806 crore. He inaugurated projects worth Rs 374 crore and laid foundation stones for Rs 1431 crore-projects. He also inaugurated a newly constructed Railway Over bridge at Somnathpur in the district.

While providing monetary aid to SHGs under Mission Shakti, he exhorted women to turn entrepreneurs. He advised them to take the women empowerment programme to next level.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Patnaik stressed on ‘one panchayat, one product’.

“If each panchayat can produce a specific product, it will facilitate market and also create a unique identity for each panchayat,” the CM said expressing hope that women will script a history in industrial development of the state.

He announced that women will be provided Rs 50,000 crore loan without interest in next five years under Mission Shakti.

Patnaik said that Balasore is a leading district in almost all fields including education, literature, industries, agriculture and infrastructure. The launching of projects in the district will take the trend of development further.

Attending the programme, Industries and Energy Minister Pratap Deb, Odia Language, Literature and Culture Minister Ashwini Patra and Balasore MLA Swarup Das highlighted the developmental projects carried out under leadership of CM Naveen Patnaik. They said that significant work is being done in Balasore district covering all areas starting from medical college to roads, drinking water, healthcare programmes. The women in the district have created new identity through Mission Shakti programme.

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