Poverty

New Delhi: India has eliminated extreme poverty and is now ‘eligible’ to move to a higher poverty line, claimed Brookings, a US-based think-tank, in its report. Citing a comprehensive set of data, it said that the country has registered…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has great potential in reducing the multi-dimensional poverty rate. Over one crore people in the state have been lifted out of poverty in the last 15 years, revealed a discussion paper on multi-dimensional poverty…

Angul:  A poor woman from the Angul district of Odisha is struggling to get a house under the housing scheme from the government. However, meanwhile though long fifteen years have passed, she is yet to be sanctioned with a house.…

Pattamundai: He might be a Tea Vendor’s son, but he is a topper in Chartered Accountant (CA) entrance exam. While students of his age are struggling to achieve this feat, Sunil Panda of Kundupur village under Pattamundai block has become a…

New York: Researchers have revealed that adolescents living in poverty may be at greater risk of suicide, particularly by firearms. According to the study, suicide in children under age 20 has been increasing in the US, with rates almost…

Malkangiri: The poverty ratio might have come down in Odisha but people in backward area like Malkangiri, are yet to overcome from the problem of poverty. In yet another instance of poverty, the body of a woman was carried by her family…

Khordha: A couple allegedly committed suicide by hanging at Nairi village under Banpur police limits last night. As per reports Sanatan Sahu (20) had a love marriage with Sibani Sahu (16) three months ago. However, their marital life was…

Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has decided to provide financial assistance of Rs 10,000 per month to Padma Shri awardees of the state belonging to the economically weaker sections (EWS) category, an official release said on Monday.…

KalingaTV News Network Balangir: Both the Central and State government have launched a number of housing schemes like Gramin Aawas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana, Mo Kudia etc - to provide houses to the poor…

KalingaTV News Network New Delhi : President Ram Nath Kovind said that greater tourism opportunities can help the country eradicate poverty and generate better employment opportunities, while speaking at a programme to mark the World…