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Topic: Orissa

SOP for entry, medics on standby — how team plans to inventory Jagannath temple’s Ratna Bhandar

Ratna Bhandar in Jagannath temple complex was last inventoried in 1978. Committee led by Orissa HC judge has recommended 3 SOPs for exercise to be carried out on 14 July.

VP Menon forced Orissa, Chhattisgarh states into a merger. Sweetened the deal with privy purses

In 'Dethroned', John Zubrzycki explores how the Nehru govt arm-twisted princely states into merging with the Indian Union.

Odisha minister’s murder: 2 weeks on, motive still unclear. Accused cop to undergo narco analysis

State Health Minister Naba Kishore Das was shot dead by a cop on 29 January. NIMHANS has performed an evaluation of accused Gopal Das. He will remain in police custody till 13 February.

Should false promise of marriage be grounds for rape charge? Orissa HC order revives debate

The Orissa High Court has said law equating rape with sex on the false pretext of marriage is 'erroneous'. But other courts have held divergent views on the matter.

Orissa HC allows woman to live with her same-sex partner, state to provide protection

Orissa HC also extends protection to the 'woman partner' in the relationship under the domestic violence law to secure her rights in case of a separation.

Doctors writing illegible medical prescriptions could create a nuisance, says Odisha HC

The high court said the Medical Council of India should mandate that doctors write in legible handwriting, preferably capital letters, so as to avoid any confusion.

Witch-hunting still active, says HC as it denies bail to men who ‘killed’ woman with trident

Justice S.K. Panigrahi pointed out the lack of a central law to deal with witch-hunting. IPC provisions applicable for the crime aren't as effective in deterring criminals, the court said.

Trafficking for prostitution is more heinous than drug trafficking: Orissa High Court

Orissa HC bench said there is a yawning gap between the law and its enforcement, which results in abysmally low conviction rates in trafficking cases.

To solve Ujjwala refill problem, govt takes a leaf out of Sushma Swaraj’s book

The petroleum ministry will take help from the rural development ministry to use women’s self-help groups, gram panchayats etc to fix the issue.

RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha, classical dancer Sonal Mansingh among 4 nominated to Rajya Sabha

Two out of four nominations have an Odisha connection, a state where BJP is trying to expand its base to dislodge the ruling BJD.

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Buddha comes home to Ladakh exposition: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The Government of India recognises Ladakh as one of the most important living centres of Buddhist culture in the world. We are committed to safeguarding its unique cultural traditions.

Lesson for India from the West: AI is hollowing out white-collar jobs & birthing a new middle-class elite

Post-2022 as AI has spread in developed economies, it is leading to another round of polarisation—the middle class jobs are being lost in offices rather than in factories.

Fourth S-400 sets sail for India, to arrive by mid-May; likely to be deployed along Pakistan border

The fifth S-400 air defence system is undergoing various stages of production trials, and will be delivered by November-December this year, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.