Debabrata Mohanty

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Olive Ridley turtles of Indian Ocean older than those on South American coast: Study

2 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | Debabrata Mohanty

A 16-year-long study of the Olive Ridley sea turtles has revealed that the ones nesting in Odisha are genetically distinct from those found around the world and much older than the ones found along the South American coast. Olive Ridleys are the smallest of the marine turtles that normally lay eggs in Rushikulya and Gahirmatha beaches of Odisha. The Rushikulya beach in Ganjam district is one of the world’s largest nesting sites, apart from the coasts of Mexico and Costa Rica.
Naveen Patnaik defends Pandian after criticism over BJD’s Waqf flip-flop

2 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | Debabrata Mohanty

BHUBANESWAR: Former Odisha chief minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday issued a staunch defence of his close aide VK Pandian over allegations that he had a role in the party changing its stance on the Waqf law in the Rajya Sabha, insisting that the former bureaucrat was not involved in any party activities after exiting the BJD 10 months ago.
BJD faces turmoil, protests after lawmaker supports Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha

2 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | Debabrata Mohanty

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is facing internal dissent and public protests following its ambiguous stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that was passed in Rajya Sabha two days ago with several of its senior leaders holding former chief minister Naveen Patnaik and his then principal advisor VK Pandian for the turmoil.
Kids from void marriage can inherit father’s properties: Orissa high court

2 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | Debabrata Mohanty

Children born out of second or void marriages are entitled to inherit not only self-acquired but also ancestral properties of their father, the Orissa high court has said, citing the Hindu Marriage Act which confers legitimacy on children born out of void marriages and the Hindu Succession Act which gives right to legitimized children to inherit properties of parents.
BJD’s support to Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha sparks discord in the party

2 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | Debabrata Mohanty

Bhubaneswar: The contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday following a face-off between the government and the Opposition, appears to have divided the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), with some of its lawmakers defying the party’s initial opposition and choosing to support the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) during the voting.
Odisha assembly passes university bill after marathon discussion

3 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | Debabrata Mohanty

The Odisha assembly on Thursday passed the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Bill 2024, which seeks to give more autonomy to universities for recruitment of its faculty and help fill the large number of vacancies in the 15 state universities. The bill was passed by the assembly at about 4:30am at the end of a marathon discussion of more than 12 hours.
Odisha yet to collect ₹4000 cr mining penalty, 7 years after SC deadline: CAG

3 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | Debabrata Mohanty

Bhubaneswar: More than 7 years after the deadline passed for the mining companies to deposit penalty money with a special purpose vehicle of Odisha government as punishment for iron and manganese ore mining without forest clearance (FC) or environmental clearance (EC), around ₹4000 crore of the amount is yet to be deposited with the Odisha government, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said on Wednesday.
HT Syndication: Odisha yet to collect rRs.r4000 cr mining penalty, 7 years after SC deadline: CAG

3 weeks ago | htsyndication.com | Debabrata Mohanty

Posted On: 2025-04-02 Posted By: Debabrata Mohanty Health & Lifestyle National Education Employment Politics Hindustan Times India, April 2 -- More than 7 years after the deadline passed for the mining companies to deposit penalty money with a special purpose vehicle of Odisha government as punishment for iron and manganese ore mining without forest clearance (FC) or environmental clearance (EC), around Rs.4000 crore of the amount is yet to be deposited with the Odisha government, the...
IT dept attaches benami properties of Odisha man in ₹200-cr mineral theft case

3 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | Debabrata Mohanty

Bhubaneswar: The income tax department has attached 10 high value apartments in Bhubaneswar and 11.2 acres of land in Cuttack district of a Delhi-based man from Odisha who had allegedly acquired it through benami holdings funded by illegal mining of minor minerals. Income tax officials said they have attached 10 high value apartments in Kalinganagar area of Bhubaneswar and 11.2 acres of land at Athagarh in Cuttack district belonging to one Tapas Ranjan Panda.
1 dead, 7 injured as Bangalore-Kamakhya express train derails near Cuttack

3 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | Debabrata Mohanty

One passenger died and sevene others injured when at least 11 coaches of the Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express derailed near Nergundi station in Odisha’s Cuttack district on Sunday. “We have received one body apart from some injured passengers. Three teams of doctors have been engaged in treating the injured passengers,” administrative officer of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Subash Chandra Ray, said. The identity of the deceased is not yet known.