17,528 rape cases reported in Odisha in 10 years: Minister
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (IANS) As much as 17,528 rape and 13,246 murder cases have been reported in Odisha in last
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Honors for noted authors at upcoming Kalinga litfest
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (IANS) Noted authors Pavan K. Varma, Rajendra Kishore Panda, Paro Anand and Kedar Mishra will be awarded
Read moreNaveen seeks performance report from party MPs
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday asked his party
Read moreLand problem delaying Odisha rail projects: Railway Board chief
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (IANS) Land acquisition is the main reason for the slow progress of ongoing railway projects in Odisha,
Read moreOdisha registers 31% decline in lightning deaths
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (IANS) The number of human casualties due to lightning strikes in Odisha has declined by over 31
Read moreFormidable Sharath and party favourites for team title
Cuttack, July 14 (IANS) A strong Indian contingent, led by experienced A. Sharath Kamal, would be gunning for the Home
Read moreOdisha CM seeks direct flight between Bhubaneswar-Dubai
Bhubaneswar, July 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has requested the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to introduce direct flight
Read moreCommission submits 7th interim report on Odisha chit fund scam
Bhubaneswar, July 12 (IANS) The Justice M.M. Das commission of inquiry, which is probing the multi-crore chit fund scam in
Read moreLakhs participate in Bahuda Yatra in Puri
Bhubaneswar, July 12 (IANS) Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad witnessed Bahuda Yatra — the home coming
Read moreOdisha youth attempts suicide after India lose in WC semis
Bhubaneswar, July 11 (IANS) A cricket fan in Odisha’s Kalahandi district allegedly attempted suicide on Thursday after team India failed
Read moreNaveen gives ‘mantras’ for good governance in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday advised his Council of Ministers to take feedback from
Read moreOdisha seeks inclusion of two places in iconic tourist sites
Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday requested Union tourism minister Prahalad Singh Patel to include
Read moreTrain driver runs over man, gets him to hospital
Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) A train driver on Wednesday rescued and admitted a man to a hospital after he was
Read moreOdisha gets highest ever allocation in railway sector
Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) Odisha has received its highest ever allocation of Rs 5,993 crore in the railway sector in
Read moreDocument on trillion dollar economy for Odisha released
Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday released the vision document ‘Economic Possibilities for Odisha –
Read moreOdisha govt to form new health policy to doctors’ brain drain
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) The Odisha government will form a new health policy to stop the brain drain of doctors
Read moreBJP sets 50 lakh membership target in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) The Odisha unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set a target to enrol 50 lakh
Read moreBJD MLA gets bail in sit-up row in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) A court in Odisha on Saturday granted bail to Biju Janata Dal (BJD) legislator Saroj Meher,
Read moreOdisha CM’s mix reaction to Union Budget
Bhubaneswar, July 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gave a mixed reaction to the Union Budget 2019-20 which was
Read moreElection to Patkura Assembly seat in Odisha on July 20
Bhubaneswar, July 4 (IANS) Elections to the Patkura Assembly seat under the Kendrapara Parliamentary constituency in Odisha will be held
Read moreLakhs throng Puri to witness annual Rath Yatra
Bhubaneswar, July 4 (IANS) A sea of devotees thronged the beach town of Puri in Odisha as the annual nine-day
Read moreJSPL’s Angul plant posts record production of hot metal
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IANS) India’s largest blast furnace belonging to Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. (JSPL) produced its highest ever
Read moreStage set for annual Rath Yatra in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IANS) Thousands of devotees have started thronging to pilgrim town Puri in Odisha as Lord Jagannath and
Read moreHospital restricts cellphones as TikTok videos go viral
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) The administration of Odisha’s Malkangiri district headquarters hospital has prohibited the use of cellphones in sensitive
Read morePregnancy of tribal girls in Bhubaneswar hostels rocks Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday witnessed unruly scenes as Congress members created an uproar over the
Read morePregnancy of tribal girls in Bhubaneswar hostels rocks Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly on Wednesday witnessed unruly scenes as Congress members created an uproar over the
Read moreKalinga lit fest to recall Gandhi’s ‘idea of India’
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) With “Gandhis Idea of India: Truth, Harmony, Non-Violence” as its central theme, the three-day Kalinga Literary
Read moreOdisha CM requests PM to stop Polavaram construction work
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to
Read moreOdisha inks MoU to host 21st Commonwealth TT C’ships
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for hosting the upcoming 21st
Read moreOdisha receives deficit rainfall of 31.5% in June
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) Odisha experienced a rainfall deficit of 31.5 per cent in June this year, the office of
Read moreSudarsan to compete in US Sand Sculpting Championship
Bhubaneswar, June 30 (IANS) Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik from Odisha will represent India at the International Sand Sculpting Championship
Read moreOdisha asks districts to remain alert for possible flood
Bhubaneswar, June 29 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday asked all district collectors to remain alert for a possible flood
Read moreOdisha to auction 10 mines in July: Minister
Bhubaneswar, June 29 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday said it has readied 36 mines for auction while at least
Read moreBishnu Sethi named deputy leader of BJP in Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar, June 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday appointed legislator Bishnu Sethi as the deputy leader of
Read moreRs 1.39 lakh crore annual budget presented in Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar, June 28 (IANS) Odisha Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari on Friday presented a Rs 1.39 lakh crore annual budget for
Read moreTikTok videos of women attendants surface in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 28 (IANS) After a TikTok video of four nurses dancing in the hospital premises went viral on the
Read more2 from BJD, 1 from BJP elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
Bhubaneswar, June 28 (IANS) Two Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidates and one Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Odisha were
Read moreOdisha registers 8.4% growth in 2018-19
Bhubaneswar, June 28 (IANS) Driven by the industry sector Odisha has registered 8.4 per cent economic growth in the financial
Read moreRS by-poll: Congress alleges BJP-BJD pact in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) The nomination of former IAS officer Ashwini Vaishnaw for the Rajya Sabha by-election from the state
Read moreTikTok videos of nurses in Odisha hospital go viral
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) Some TikTok videos of a group of nurses dancing in Malkangiri district headquarters hospital in Odisha
Read moreSamaleshwari Express engine catches fire in Odisha; 3 dead
Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) At least three persons were killed when the Howrah-Jagadalpur Samaleshwari Express’ engine caught fire after the
Read moreSamaleshwari Express engine catches fire in Odisha; 1 dead
Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) One person was killed when the Howrah-Jagadalpur Samaleshwari Express’ engine caught fire after the train rammed
Read moreFourth Saturday as holiday for Odisha govt employees
Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) The Odisha government has declared fourth Saturday of every month as general holiday for all state
Read moreOdisha to close down schools having less than 10 students
Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday decided to shut down 966 schools across the state that have
Read moreSouthwest monsoon arrives in Odisha, rain in several areas
Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) Providing much-needed relief from the scorching summer, the southwest monsoon finally on Friday made onset on
Read moreOdisha announces Class 12 Arts, Commerce results
Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) The Odisha Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) on Friday announced the Class 12 board results
Read moreOdisha observes International Yoga Day
Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) Along with the rest of the country, the fifth International Yoga Day was observed across Odisha
Read moreOdisha government extends tenure of contractual doctors by 2 years
Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das on Thursday said that the state government has decided to
Read moreOdisha advances school opening after favourable weather
Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) With the change in weather conditions in the state, the Odisha government on Thursday ordered the
Read moreMild earthquake hits western Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) Panic gripped the people after a mild earthquake was felt in several parts of western Odisha
Read more18 get life imprisonment in a murder case in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) A local court in Odisha’s Berhampur on Wednesday sentenced 18 people to life imprisonment for killing
Read moreNaveen supports ‘one nation, one election’
Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday extended his support
Read moreOdisha CM announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for jawan’s kin
Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh for the
Read moreOdisha orders litchi test after encephalitis deaths in Bihar
Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) In view of the rising encephalitis deaths in Bihar, Odisha government on Tuesday directed officials to
Read moreOrissa HC lawyers continue protest over judges’ appointment
Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) Lawyers of the Orissa High Court on Tuesday continued to boycott the court of the Chief
Read moreOdisha to get three more cyber police stations
Bhubaneswar, June 17 (IANS) Three more cyber police stations would be set up in Odisha to deal with the rising
Read moreOdisha doctors join nationwide strike
Bhubaneswar, June 17 (IANS) Healthcare services were affected in Odisha on Monday as doctors resorted to 24-hour cease-work, joining the
Read moreLobbying begins in BJD for Rajya Sabha berths from Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 16 (IANS) Lobbying has started within the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) after the Election Commission announced the
Read moreIndia thrash South Africa 5-1, win FIH Series Finals
Bhubaneshwar, June 15 (IANS) India beat South Africa 5-1 here on Saturday to win the FIH Series Finals title. Goals
Read moreIndia thrash Japan 7-2 to enter FIH Series final
Bhubaneswar, June 14 (IANS) India tore apart reigning Asian Games champion Japan 7-2 in a one-sided encounter to storm into
Read moreFIR against BJD MP for abusing woman scribe
Bhubaneswar, June 14 (IANS) A woman journalist on Friday filed a complaint against Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Anubhav Mohanty
Read moreOdisha medicos join Bengal doctors’ stir
Bhubaneswar, June 14 (IANS) Medicos in Odisha have extended support to the agitating doctors in Kolkata thus joining the nationwide
Read moreMinor boy held for creating fake Facebook profiles of Odisha politicians
Bhubaneswar, June 13 (IANS) A minor boy was on Thursday arrested on the charges of duping people by creating fake
Read moreOdisha to introduce uniform syllabus in universities
Bhubaneswar, June 13 (IANS) The Odisha government will introduce a uniform syllabus for undergraduate courses in all universities from the
Read moreNDMA to provide technical aid to cyclone-hit Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 13 (IANS) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will provide technical assistance to cyclone Fani-hit Odisha for restoration
Read moreCyclone Vayu: Odisha offers help to Gujarat
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) With cyclonic storm Vayu inching towards the Gujarat coast, the Odisha government on Wednesday offered support
Read moreHeat wave may continue for next 3 days in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) Six places in Odisha on Wednesday recorded 45 degree Celsius plus temperatures and the regional India
Read moreIndia test fires Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) India on Wednesday successfully test-fired Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) off Odisha coast. It was test-fired
Read moreNo hike in electricity tariff in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) In a major relief to power consumers, the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Tuesday announced
Read moreOdisha to formulate new agriculture policy
Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) The Odisha government will formulate a new agriculture policy, which will focus on the income enhancement
Read moreMan arrested for beheading relative in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) The police on Tuesday arrested a person, who decamped with the head of a man after
Read moreFIH: India thrash Uzbekistan 10-0, reach semis
Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) Favourites India stormed into the semifinals of the FIH Series Finals hockey meet as they thrashed
Read moreOdisha to provide 1 kg ragi at Rs 1 via PDS shops
Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to distribute one kg of ragi at Rs 1 as a
Read moreOyo aims to double its presence in Odisha by 2019 end
Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) OYO Hotels and Homes, the world’s sixth largest and fastest-growing chain of leased and franchised hotels,
Read moreFIH Academy, HI conduct technical officials course
Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Academy along with the Hockey India (HI) completed the three-day Level
Read moreBudget session of Odisha Assembly to begin on June 25
Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) The budget session of the Odisha Assembly will commence from June 25, said a notification on
Read moreOdisha teacher helps underprivileged students to realise dreams
Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) Inspired by Anand Kumar’s famed Super 30 in Patna, Ajay Bahadur Singh has been imparting free
Read more4 vendors killed, 5 injured in wall collapse in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) At least four vegetable vendors were killed and five others were injured when the wall of
Read moreCentre to help Odisha be global hub of ancillary steel industry: Pradhan
Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) Union Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday that the Centre in cooperation with the state
Read moreOdisha Governor not to host ‘At Home’ party
Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal has decided not to host the ‘At Home’ party at Raj Bhavan
Read moreIndia drub Poland 3-1 in FIH Series Finals
Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) Skipper Manpreet Singh scored a brace as India beat Poland 3-1 in the ongoing FIH Series
Read moreBJD nominates Rajanikant Singh as deputy speaker
Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday nominated Angul MLA Rajanikant Singh as deputy speaker
Read moreEngineer harassed by BJD MLA rescued in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) A junior engineer in Odisha’s Bolangir district, who was forced to do sit-ups by Biju Janata
Read moreIndia maul Russia 10-0 in FIH Series Finals
Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) Favourites India thrashed Russia 10-0 in their opening game of the FIH Series Finals hockey tournament
Read moreOdisha grants land for Rs 354 cr tourism projects
Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday allocated land for seven tourism projects, which will bring in Rs
Read morePradhan asks MEA to help repatriate stranded Odia men
Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday sought the intervention of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
Read moreBJD MLA forces engineer do sit-ups for poor road work
Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) Newly-elected Biju Janata Dal (BJD) legislator from Patnagarh in Odisha has courted controversy by forcing a
Read moreAlliance Air starts flights from Jharsuguda airport
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, on Wednesday commenced two direct flights from Veer Surendra
Read moreState fails, Odisha man completes bridge with own savings
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Frustrated with years of government apathy, a retired employee of the Veterinary Department has invested all
Read moreEid celebrated in Odisha amid gaiety
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, was celebrated with religious
Read morePoll promises: Odisha ministers to give status reports
Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday directed his ministers to submit on 7th of every
Read moreOdisha agrees to examine Ayushman Bharat scheme
Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday said it would examine the fresh proposal of the Centre to
Read moreOdisha CM flags off YATS programme
Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday flagged off the exposure visit for winners of the
Read moreElectricity supply still to fully resume in cyclone-hit Odisha areas
Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) Even a month after Cyclone Fani that ravaged coastal Odisha, basic services like electricity are yet
Read moreHunger to reclaim India jersey kept Ramandeep motivated
Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) On the opening day of the FIH Men’s Series Finals Bhubaneswar Odisha 2019 on Thursday, when
Read moreGirls outperform boys in Class 12 Science in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) on Monday declared the results of Class 12 Science
Read moreOdisha CM vacates Bijepur Assembly seat
Bhubaneswar, June 2 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday vacated the Bijepur Assembly seat and retained the Hinjili
Read moreMortal remains of Odisha’s 1st Everester reach home
Bhubaneswar, June 2 (IANS) The mortal remains of Odisha’s first Everester, Kalpana Dash, arrived here from New Delhi on Sunday.
Read moreHeat wave continues in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) Odisha continued to reel under AN intense heat wave with 10 places recording above 40 degreeS
Read moreIndian hockey teams’ match jerseys unveiled
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) Hockey fans can watch the Manpreet Singh-led Indian men’s team donning the new uniform in the
Read moreSurjya Patro elected Odisha Assembly Speaker
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and seven-time legislator Surjya Narayan Patro was on Saturday elected
Read morePratap Sarangi: From spiritual seeker to Union Minister
Bhubaneswar, May 31 (IANS) Once he wanted to be a monk at the Ramakrishna Mission in West Bengal. Now he
Read moreDharmendra Pradhan: From ABVP activist to Union Minister (Profile)
Bhubaneswar, May 30 (IANS) Known for his organisational skills, Dharmendra Pradhan is all set to be a cabinet minister again
Read moreHockey India to donate funds for Fani-hit Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 30 (IANS) With the city of Bhubaneswar — where the FIH Men’s Series Finals will be held in
Read moreOdisha Energy Minister reviews post-Fani situation
Bhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) Newly-appointed Odisha Energy Minister Dibya Shankar Mishra on Wednesday reviewed the restoration of power infrastructure in
Read moreOdisha increases KALIA coverage to 75 lakh beneficiaries
Bhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) The first ever cabinet of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s fifth term on Wednesday enhanced the target
Read moreNaveen distributes portfolios to new ministers
Bhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who was on Wednesday sworn-in for his fifth consecutive term along
Read moreNaveen Patnaik sworn-in as Odisha CM for 5th term
Bhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Odisha for
Read moreMix of experienced, fresh faces in Naveen’s new team
Bhubaneswar, May 28 (IANS) The team of Naveen Patnaik, who will be sworn in as Odisha Chief Minister for a
Read moreDGP reviews security for July Rath Yatra in Puri
Bhubaneswar, May 28 (IANS) Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Rajendra Prasad Sharma on Tuesday reviewed the security arrangements for
Read moreHectic lobbying for ministerial berths in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 28 (IANS) Lobbying for ministerial berths has intensified in Odisha, with the newly elected Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
Read moreModi invited to Naveen’s swearing-in ceremony
Bhubaneswar, May 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony of BJD President Naveen
Read moreBJD may lose one Rajya Sabha seat
Bhubaneswar, May 27 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) plan to field as many as six Rajya Sabha members in
Read more46% MLAs in Odisha have criminal cases: ADR
Bhubaneswar, May 27 (IANS) About 46 per cent of the newly elected legislators in Odisha face criminal cases, said a
Read morePolitics not complicated if people kept priority: Naveen
Bhubaneswar, May 26 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who won the state Assembly election for the fifth consecutive time,
Read moreGovernor invites Naveen to form government in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 26 (IANS) Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal on Sunday invited Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik to form
Read moreNaveen stakes claim for government formation in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 26 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik on Sunday met Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal and staked
Read moreOdisha sends youngest MP to Lok Sabha
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) With Odisha sending 33 per cent women legislators to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of
Read moreSplit voting helped BJP improve its tally in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) In a clear departure from voting preferences in previous elections, Odisha has witnessed a split voting
Read more33% women to enter Lok Sabha from Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) Odisha is sending 33 per cent women to the Lok Sabha after the just held general
Read moreSurvivor Naveen Patnaik weathers many storms in two-decade rule
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) Naveen Patnaik may be the most inaccessible Chief Minister in the history of Odisha but he
Read moreBJD’s move to field women candidates in LS pays off
Bhubaneswar, May 24 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s historic move to reserve 33
Read moreOdisha Congress President resigns after poll debacle
Bhubaneswar, May 24 (IANS) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Niranjan Patnaik resigned on Friday after taking responsibility for the
Read moreTwo high-profile BJP leaders bite dust in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 24 (IANS) Amid celebrations in the BJP camp for the stupendous victory in the Lok Sabha elections, two
Read moreBJP set to improve its performance in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to improve its Lok Sabha performance by penetrating into
Read moreOdisha CM thanks people for fifth Assembly poll victory
Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday thanked the people of the state for the fifth
Read moreNaveen’s journey: Reluctant politician to five-time CM
Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) Once reluctant to join politics and inherit his father’s mantle, 72-year-old Naveen Patnaik is on his
Read moreNaveen Patnaik set to win fifth term in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) The Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is set to retain power for an unprecedented fifth
Read moreBJD takes huge lead in Assembly, Lok Sabha (2nd lead)
Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) The ruling Biju Janata Dal in Odisha has taken a massive lead in Assembly constituencies while
Read moreBJD shows dominance in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) was leading in the 12 Lok Sabha and 46 Assembly seats
Read moreBJP leading in Lok Sabha, BJD in Assembly in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) As the vote count for the 21 Lok Sabha and 146 Assembly seats began in Odisha
Read moreCounting begins for LS, Assembly seats in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) The counting of ballots for 21 Lok Sabha seats and 146 Assembly segments in Odisha began
Read moreAll arrangements in place for vote counting in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 22 (IANS) The Lok Sabha and Assembly election results on Thursday will bring the curtains down on a
Read moreFive of family killed in road accident in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 22 (IANS) At least five members of a family were killed and two others seriously injured when a
Read moreOrissa ‘swing’: Exit polls embolden BJP, predict challenge to BJD
Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) With the national exit polls showing Biju Janata Dal (BJD) losing ground to the Bharatiya Janata
Read more3 lakh students pass BSE’s HSC exam in Odisha
Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 21 (IANS) Girls outshone boys in the High School Certificate (HCS) examination results declared by the Board
Read morePolls show BJP gaining, BJD sure of Odisha House majority
Bhubaneswar, May 19 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday exuded confidence to
Read moreRs 100 cr package for Fani-hit Odisha vendors, farmers
Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced Rs 100 crore special package for street vendors,
Read moreOdisha to spend Rs 200 crore for revival of coastal green cover
Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday directed to prepare a five-year action plan on revival
Read moreTop Maoist leader in Odisha sentenced to life term
Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) Top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda was sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Odisha’s Berhampur
Read moreOdisha govt suspends four doctors in cyclone-hit Puri
Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday suspended four doctors for dereliction of duty in Puri district which
Read moreIntense heat wave continues in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 17 (IANS) Odisha continued to reel under intense heat wave with 10 places recording over 40 degree Celsius
Read moreNaveen fit candidate to be PM: BJD leader
Bhubaneswar, May 17 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Vice President and Minister Surya Narayan Patro on Friday said Odisha Chief
Read moreOdisha CM seeks relaxation in NDRF norms for restoring power
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday requested Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to relax National
Read moreGST return filing dates extended in cyclone-hit Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) The Central government has extended the deadlines for various Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns for
Read moreOdisha CM seeks international disaster mitigation centre
Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday placed a proposal before UN officials to set up
Read moreMaoists torch vehicles in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) A group of armed Maoists allegedly torched at least five vehicles and some road construction machines
Read moreOdisha estimates Rs 11,942 cr loss due to cyclone Fani
Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday submitted a preliminary report which estimated damages of Rs 11,942 crore
Read moreFani impact: Power links yet to be restored in Puri
Bhubaneswar, May 14 (IANS) Even after 11 days of cyclone Fani, the Puri district in Odisha is yet to get
Read moreOdisha department estimates Rs 524 cr damage by Fani
Bhubaneswar, May 14 (IANS) Cyclone Fani that hit the Odisha coast on May 3 damaged Rs 524 crore worth of
Read more6,498 schools damaged in cyclone Fani in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) A total of 6,498 schools have been damaged in cyclone Fani that ravaged 14 districts in
Read moreCyclone Fani death toll is 64
Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) The death toll in the cyclone Fani has now been put at 64. Puri district, which
Read moreOdisha seeks 5 lakh pucca houses for cyclone-hit people
Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sanction 5 lakh
Read moreCyclone Fani toll across Odisha rises up to 64
Bhubaneswar, May 12 (IANS) The toll due to Cyclone Fani, which left a trail of destruction and devastation through coastal
Read more14 lakh trees in Odidha damaged by cyclone Fani
Bhubaneswar, May 11 (IANS) A total of 14 lakh trees and eight lakh saplings were damaged as cyclone Fani devastated
Read moreNormal banking service in cyclone hit Odisha by Monday
Bhubaneswar, May 10 (IANS) Banking services in the cyclone Fani-affected areas, including worst-affected Puri district, are expected to be normal
Read moreOnly a ‘little damage’ to Konark Sun Temple: ASI
Puri, May 10 (IANS) A team of senior officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday reported no
Read moreBasic facilities still missing in cyclone-hit in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 10 (IANS) Even after seven days of cyclone Fani hitting the Odisha coast, people are still struggling to
Read moreASI to assess Fani damage to Jagannath, Sun temples
Puri, May 10 (IANS) A team of senior officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday reached cyclone-ravaged
Read more1.52 lakh ha affected by cyclone Fani in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 9 (IANS) A 1,52,985-hectare area covering 88 blocks in 14 districts was affected due to cyclone Fani which
Read moreFive Maoists killed in Odisha encounter
Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) At least five Maoists, including three women, were killed in an encounter with the security forces
Read moreCyclone Fani: Odisha death toll rises to 41
Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) The death toll in Odisha so far due to cyclone Fani has increased to 41, even
Read moreCyclone death toll increases to 37 in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) The death toll due to cyclone Fani has increased to 37 in Odisha, said an official
Read more‘Fani’: Adanis, ICICI Bank commit Rs 35 cr to Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) To bolster Odisha’s efforts in rebuilding and restoration post-cyclone Fani, Adani Ports and ICICI Bank have
Read moreNaveen seeks JEE Advanced registration date extension
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday requested the Centre to extend the registration date of
Read moreOdisha seeks Rs 17,000 cr cyclone assistance
Bhubaneswar, May 6 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday demanded Rs 17,000 crore long-term assistance from the Centre
Read moreModi praises Naveen for cyclone handling
Bhubaneswar, May 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for effectively handling cyclone
Read moreModi announces Rs 1,000 cr for cyclone hit Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced an additional Rs 1,000 crore assistance for Odisha which
Read moreCyclone Fani: 29 deaths reported in Odisha so far
Bhubaneswar, May 5 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday confirmed that 29 deaths have been reported so far after cyclone
Read morePost Fani, Odisha struggles to provide basic services
Bhubaneswar, May 5 (IANS) Even after two days of cyclone ‘Fani’ hitting the Odisha coast, the state government is struggling
Read moreOdisha pulls off ‘biggest’ human evacuation during Fani: CM
Bhubaneswar, May 4 (IANS) Braced for the worst after Met declared Super Cyclone Fani to hit Odisha earlier this week,
Read moreCyclone Fani pounds Odisha coast, 2 killed; alert in Bengal (Evening Lead)
Bhubaneswar/Kolkata/Visakhapatnam, May 3 (IANS) Two people were killed in Odisha after a severe tropical cyclone made landfall on the eastern
Read moreFani batters AIIMS Bhubaneswar unit, rips off hostel roof
Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) unit here on Friday reported extensive damage hours
Read moreFani: Severe thunderstorm, rains, gale across Odisha (5th Lead)
Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) Extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani with wind speed touching nearly 200 kmph that made landfall earlier
Read moreFani: Severe thunderstorm, rains, gale across Odisha (4th Lead)
Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) Extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani with wind speed touching nearly 200 kmph that made landfall earlier
Read moreCyclone Fani makes landfall, wreaks havoc in Odisha (Third Lead)
Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) Extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani made landfall on the eastern coast wreaking havoc in Odisha on
Read moreCyclone Fani: Impact of landfall begins in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) The impact of the category 4 severe cyclonic storm Fani’s landfall has started on the Odisha
Read moreCyclone Fani to make landfall in Odisha (2nd Lead)
Bhubaneshwar, May 3 (IANS) At least one million people have been evacuated in the last 24 hours from the vulnerable
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Read moreCyclone Fani to make landfall in Odisha
Bhubaneshwar, May 3 (IANS) At least one million people have been evacuated in the last 24 hours from the vulnerable
Read moreOdisha evacuates 1mn ahead of Cyclone Fani landfall
Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) At least one million people have been evacuated in the last 24 hours from the vulnerable
Read moreCyclone Fani: Flights from Bhubaneswar, Kolkata cancelled
Bhubaneswar/Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) All flights to and from Bhubaneswar have been cancelled for 24 hours starting midnight of May
Read moreCyclone Fani: 10,000 villages likely to be affected in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) About ten thousand villages and 52 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are likely to be affected by
Read moreOver 3 lakh people shifted to safer places in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) With the cyclonic storm Fani moving closer to the Odisha coast, the state government has evacuated
Read moreCyclone Fani likely hit Odisha coast on Friday
Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) Cyclone ‘Fani’ is expected to make landfall on the Odisha coast between 10 a.m. and 12
Read moreCyclone Fani: Evacuation process underway in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) A massive evacuation process was underway ahead of the landfall of cyclonic storm ‘Fani’ in Odisha
Read moreFani: Special train for stranded tourists in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has decided to run a special train from Puri to Shalimar
Read moreCBI charge sheets Abc Indya Networks, ex-Directors
Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) The CBI has filed a charge sheet against private firm Abcindya Netrvorks Pvt Ltd and two
Read moreCyclone Fani: 8 lakh to be evacuated in Odisha (2nd Lead)
Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said that about eight lakh people would be evacuated
Read moreCyclone Fani: 74 trains cancelled in first phase
Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) In view of the cyclonic storm Fani, at least 47 trains have been cancelled by the
Read moreOdisha records 73.08% polling in four phases
Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) Odisha recorded an overall 73.08 per cent polling in four phases, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Surendra
Read moreOdisha works on war footing to tackle cyclone Fani
Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) With the extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani inching closure towards the Odisha coast, the state government
Read moreCyclone Fani: Odisha closes schools, colleges
Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday ordered closure of all educational institutions in the state from May
Read moreFani: Odisha seeks helicopters, additional NDRF teams
Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday requested the Centre to provide two helicopters and additional NDRF teams
Read moreCyclone Fani: Odisha seeks helicopter, additional NDRF teams
Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday requested the Centre to provide two helicopters and additional National Disaster
Read more4 die in Odisha after consuming spurious liquor
Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) Four people died on Tuesday in Odisha’s Bhadrak district after allegedly consuming spurious liquor. They had
Read moreCyclone Fani: Odisha likely to start evacuation on May 2
Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) The Odisha government is likely to begin the evacuation of people affected by cyclone Fani from
Read moreBJD fields candidate’s widow in Odisha assembly seat
Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal on Monday said it would field Savitri Agarwalla, the widow of
Read moreCyclone Fani: Odisha cancels leaves of employees
Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) With the cyclonic storm Fani moving towards Odisha coast, the state government on Monday cancelled the
Read moreOdisha records 66% polling in fourth phase (3rd Lead)
Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) Odisha recorded 66 per cent polling by 5 p.m in the fourth and final phase for
Read moreCyclone Fani: Odisha alerts District Collectors
Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) With cyclonic storm ‘Fani’ likely to trigger rainfall in Odisha from Thursday (May 2), the state
Read moreOdisha records 35% polling (2nd Ld)(1 p.m.)
Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) Despite rising temperature and EVM glitches, Odisha on Monday witnessed about 35 per cent voter turnout
Read morePolling begins in Odisha for fourth phase of LS election
Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) The polling began on Monday for six Lok Sabha and 41 Assembly seats in Odisha. Polling
Read morePolling for 6 LS, 41 Odisha Assembly seats on Monday
Bhubaneswar, April 28 (IANS) The stage is set for free and fair poll in six Lok Sabha and 41 Assembly
Read moreHigh-voltage campaign ends for final phase of Odisha polls
Bhubaneswar, April 27 (IANS) The high decibel cacophony of loudspeakers blaring out poll slogans fell silent as the hectic campaign
Read moreModi like Kalidasa in his earlier days, says Mamata
Pandua (West Bengal), April 27 (IANS) Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of spreading lies, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Read moreAmit Shah slams Shatrughan Sinha over Jinnah remark
Bhubaneswar, April 27 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah on Saturday slammed actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha for praising Pakistan
Read morePrestige battle for Baijayant, Naveen in Kendrapara
Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) Once a close confidant of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, high profile former Biju Janata Dal
Read moreNYAY scheme a surgical strike on poverty: Rahul (Lead correcting intro)
Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday called NYAY scheme a surgical strike on poverty as he
Read moreNYAY scheme a surgical strike on poverty: Rahul
Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday called NYAY scheme a surgical strike on poverty as he
Read moreFather-son richest Odisha candidates in phase 4 polls
Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Niranjan Patnaik and his son Navajyoti Patnaik have topped among
Read moreStar campaigners descend on Odisha for April 29 vote
Bhubaneswar, April 25 (IANS) The campaigning is in full swing for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections
Read moreOdisha to witness triangular battle in fourth phase
Bhubaneswar, April 25 (IANS) Odisha is expected to witness a triangular battle between the ruling BJD, BJP and Congress in
Read moreNaveen invites Modi to attend swearing-in ceremony
Bhubaneswar, April 24 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday invited Prime Minister
Read more71.61% polling in Odisha in third phase of LS polls
Bhubaneswar, April 24 (IANS) Odisha has recorded 71.61 per cent voter turnout in third-phase elections, said an official statement on
Read moreFresh poll date announced for Odisha’s Patkura seat
Bhubaneswar, April 24 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday announced the fresh poll schedule for Patkura Assembly constituency in
Read moreLow polling: Worry for BJD, may not be hope for BJP
Bhubaneswar, April 23 (IANS) With the overall voter turnout in the third phase of polling settling below 13 per cent
Read moreOdisha records 61% polling in third phase
Bhubaneshwar, April 23 (IANS) Odisha recorded 61 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm in the third phase of polling
Read morePast governments didn’t care about India’s security: Modi
Bhubaneswar, April 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed the past Congress governments, saying they were only concerned
Read morePolling official dies on duty in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 23 (IANS) A polling official passed away while on duty in Dhenkanal district of Odisha on Tuesday. Nabakishore
Read moreNaveen Patnaik’s exit is certain in Odisha: Modi
Bhubaneswar, April 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a direct attack on Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik,
Read moreOdisha CM, Union Minister vote in 3rd phase polls
Bhubaneswar, April 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan are among the early ones
Read moreVoting begins for third phase LS polls in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 23 (IANS) The third phase elections for the six Lok Sabha and 42 Assembly constituencies in Odisha commenced
Read moreStage set for 3rd phase polls in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 22 (IANS) All arrangements are in place for the third phase of polls to six Lok Sabha and
Read moreIn BJD bastion, a shift of power in Odisha BJP
Bhubaneswar, April 22 (IANS) At a time when the Bharatiya Janata Party is trying hard to make inroads in Odisha,
Read moreBJD candidate held for assaulting EC officials
Bhubaneswar, April 22 (IANS) Pradeep Maharathy, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate from the Pipili Assembly constituency, was on Monday
Read moreEC officials attacked by BJD MLA during raid in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 22 (IANS) A team of Election Commission (EC) officials, including a magistrate, were allegedly attacked while conducting a
Read moreElection to Odisha’s Patkura assembly seat adjourned
Bhubaneswar, April 21 (IANS) Election to the Patkura Assembly constituency in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has been adjourned following the death
Read moreCampaign ends for 3rd phase of LS polls in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 21 (IANS) The high voltage campaign for the third phase of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha
Read moreEx-IAS takes on former IPS in battle for Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, April 21 (IANS) It’s a fight between a former IAS official and an ex-IPS officer in the prestigious Bhubaneswar
Read more119 crorepati candidates contesting 3rd phase polls in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 20 (IANS) As many as 119 crorepati candidates are contesting the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the
Read moreCampaign hits high pitch in Odisha for phase 3
Bhubaneswar, April 20 (IANS) Poll campaign has hit a high pitch ahead of the third phase of polling for Lok
Read moreBJD MLA Bed Prakash Agarwalla dies in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 20 (IANS) Bed Prakash Agarwalla, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA from Patkura Assembly constituency, died in a
Read moreEx-bureaucrats to fight it out in Odisha in phase 3
Bhubaneswar, April 19 (IANS) The third phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 23 will witness a battle between several
Read moreOdisha records 72% polling in second phase
Bhubaneswar, April 19 (IANS) The just concluded second phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Odisha recorded a 72 per
Read more64% polling recorded in second phase in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 18 (IANS) The second phase of polling in five Lok Sabha and 35 Assembly constituencies in Odisha recorded
Read moreBJP’s Pradhan throws tantrums over chopper checking
Bhubaneswar, April 18 (IANS) In the backdrop of the poll body suspending an IAS officer for allegedly checking Prime Minister
Read more33% polling recorded in Odisha till 1 p.m.
Bhubaneswar, April 18 (IANS) Nearly 33 per cent voting was recorded for the five Lok Sabha and 35 Assembly constituencies
Read more95-year-old dies outside polling booth in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 18 (IANS) A 95-year-old man died here on Thursday while waiting in a queue to vote in the
Read moreGlitches in EVMs delay polling in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 18 (IANS) Voting in some polling booths in Odisha got delayed following technical glitches in the Electronic Voting
Read morePhase II polling for LS, Assembly begins in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 18 (IANS) The second phase of elections commenced in Odisha for five Lok Sabha and 35 Assembly seats
Read morePoll official in Odisha suspended for checking PM’s chopper
Bhubaneswar, April 17 (IANS) The Election Commission on Wednesday suspended a General Observer for allegedly checking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
Read moreShah slams Congress for coining saffron terror
Bhubaneswar, April 17 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed the Congress saying the party had
Read moreAmit Shah promises to end BJD’s babu raj in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 17 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah on Wednesday said the BJP would end the “babu raj”
Read morePoll official killed by suspected Maoists in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 17 (IANS) An election officer was killed on Wednesday by suspected Maoists in Odisha’s Kandhamal, which votes in
Read moreStage set for second phase polls in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 17 (IANS) The stage is set for the second phase of polling for five Lok Sabha and 35
Read moreOdisha’s development stalled by BJD: Modi
Bhubaneswar, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) saying that the development
Read moreOpposition has lost credibility: Modi
Bhubaneswar, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed the opposition Congress and its allies saying they have
Read moreModi holds campaign roadshow in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, April 16 (IANS) Campaigning for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in the
Read more84 candidates declare criminal cases in Odisha: ADR
Bhubaneswar, April 16 (IANS) As Odisha gears up for the second phase of the Assembly elections scheduled for Thursday, 84
Read moreModi attacks Odisha’s BJD government on corruption
Sambalpur, April 16 (IANS) Making an election campaign pitch to the farming community in Odisha to vote for the BJP,
Read moreBefore EC ban, Yogi attacks BJD govt in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 15 (IANS) Hours before the Election Commission (EC) banned him from campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls for
Read more81 crorepatis in fray for 2nd phase polls in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 15 (IANS) As many as 81 candidates contesting for the second phase of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections
Read moreIndia successfully test fires Nirbhay missile
Bhubaneswar, April 15 (IANS) India successfully test fired a sub-sonic cruise missile Nirbhay off the Odisha coast on Monday. The
Read moreBJP leader killed in Odisha, shutdown called
Bhubaneswar, April 15 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Odisha’s Khordha town,
Read moreBJP leader shot dead in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 15 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was shot dead by unidentified men in Odisha’s Khordha town
Read moreRs 2.97 cr cash, 1.27 litres liquor seized in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 14 (IANS) In the run-up to the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, authorities have seized Rs 2.97 crore
Read moreBJP lines up Modi, Shah, Yogi for campaign in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 14 (IANS) With the campaign for Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha picking up, central leaders of
Read moreGoa clinch Super Cup 2019 title
Bhubaneswar, April 14 (IANS) FC Goa emerged as champions of the 2019 Super Cup as they pipped Chennaiyin FC 2-1
Read moreBJP responds to Naveen’s question on next Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar, April 13 (IANS) To Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik’s query as who was
Read moreBJP promises rice, salt, pulses at Re 1 in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 13 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will provide rice, dal
Read moreBJP promises rice, salt, pulses at Re 1 in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 13 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will provide rice, dal
Read moreCampaign for 2nd phase gains momentum in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 13 (IANS) After voting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, the campaigning for
Read moreGoa, Chennaiyin face off in Super Cup final (Preview)
Bhubaneswar, April 12 (IANS) Both FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC will look for redemption when they square-off in the Hero
Read moreOdisha witnesses 73.76% voter turnout in 1st phase
Bhubaneswar, April 12 (IANS) The first-phase polling in Odisha, held in four parliamentary constituencies and 28 Assembly segments, witnessed a
Read moreWill jail mining mafias, chit fund crooks: Amit Shah
Keonjhar (Odisha), April 12 (IANS) BJP President Amit Shah on Friday said the people involved in the chit fund and
Read more
Odisha: 41% voter turnout recorded in six hours
Bhubaneswar, April 11 (IANS) Around 41 per cent votes were polled in the first six hours for first phase of
Read moreOdisha records 22% voter turnout in 4 hours
Bhubaneswar, April 11 (IANS) Nearly 22 per cent of the 60.03 lakh voters cast their ballots in the first four
Read moreVoting underway for 4 LS, 28 Assembly seats in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 11 (IANS) Voting was underway for four Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly seats in the first phase of
Read moreChennaiyin outplay ATK to book final date with Goa
Bhubaneswar, April 10 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC beat arch-rivals ATK 2-0 in the second Super Cup semi-final at the Kalinga Stadium
Read moreOdisha reels under heat wave
Bhubaneswar, April 10 (IANS) Odisha continued to reel under intense heat wave as eight places recorded maximum temperature above 40
Read moreStage set for first phase of polling in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 10 (IANS) The stage is set for polling in four Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly constituencies in the
Read moreAmit Shah holds road show in Puri
Bhubaneswar, April 9 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah on Tuesday held out a roadshow in the pilgrim town
Read moreNaveen urges poll panel to allow KALIA scheme
Bhubaneswar, April 9 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday urged the Chief
Read moreBJD to back government that supports Odisha’s rights
Bhubaneswar, April 9 (IANS) Keeping its options open, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday said in its manifesto that
Read moreHigh voltage poll campaign for phase-1 ends in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 9 (IANS) The hectic and high voltage campaign for four Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly seats in Odisha,
Read moreOdisha Congress’ women’s wing President quits
Bhubaneswar, April 9 (IANS) Sumitra Jena, the Congress’ women’s wing President in Odisha, resigned from the party on Tuesday. Jena
Read moreNaveen announces sops for women in BJD manifesto
Bhubaneswar, April 8 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday unveiled the election
Read more59 ‘crorepatis’ in fray in Odisha polls’ first phase
Bhubaneswar, April 7 (IANS) At least 59 crorepati candidates are seeking their fate in the first phase of Lok Sabha
Read moreNaveen is now tired, Odisha needs BJP: Shah
Bhubaneswar, April 7 (IANS) BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday said Odisha needs a change as Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
Read moreLoan waiver, job for every family in Odisha: Congress
Bhubaneswar, April 7 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday released its manifesto for Odisha, promising waiver of crop loans up to
Read moreAmit Shah releases BJP manifesto in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah on Sunday released the party’s manifesto for Odisha as
Read moreCongress names 9 more Assembly candidates in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 7 (IANS) The All India Congress Committee on Sunday announced candidates for nine more Assembly seats in Odisha.
Read moreBJP names one LS, two Assembly candidates in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha on Saturday announced candidates for one Lok Sabha and
Read moreModi slams Congress, BJD over poverty
Bhubaneswar, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the Congress and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for keeping
Read moreLotus will bloom in Odisha, says Modi
Bhubaneswar, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exuded confidence that the lotus will bloom in Odisha as
Read moreATK edge out Delhi in 7-goal thriller to book semi spot
Bhubaneswar, April 6 (IANS) ATK held on by the skin of their teeth to overcome Delhi Dynamos FC 4-3 in
Read moreCongress names candidates for 4 Odisha Assembly seats
Bhubaneswar, April 5 (IANS) The Congress on Friday announced candidates for four Assembly seats in Odisha for the upcoming elections.
Read moreBJD promises KALIA aid to 25 lakh more farmers
Bhubaneswar, April 5 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik on Friday promised to provide 25 lakh farmers in
Read moreChennai City FC knock Bengaluru out of Super Cup
Bhubaneswar, April 4 (IANS) I-League champions Chennai City FC underlined their might once again as they knocked holders Bengaluru FC
Read moreCongress ex MP Bibhu Tarai joins BJP in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 4 (IANS) Former MP Bibhu Prasad Tarai, who quit the Congress on Wednesday, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party
Read moreCongress names candidates for 3 Odisha Assembly seats
Bhubaneswar, April 4 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday announced candidates for three Assembly seats in the state. Basant Kumar Moharana
Read moreBJP names candidates for 4 Odisha Assembly seats
Bhubaneswar, April 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday declared candidates for four more Assembly seats in Odisha.
Read moreCentral leaders only come to Odisha in elections: Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, April 3 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday attacked central leaders
Read moreBengaluru begin Super Cup defence with Chennai clash
Bhubaneswar, April 3 (IANS) Defending champions Bengaluru FC will have their task cut out when they take on neighbours Chennai
Read moreBJD declares candidates for 2 LS, 7 Assembly seats
Bhubaneswar, April 2 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced the candidates
Read moreRajdhani Express coaches detach on Odisha river bridge
Bhubaneswar, April 2 (IANS) A mishap was averted as two bogies of the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express detached on the
Read moreCongress, BJD conspire to keep people poor: Modi
Bhubaneswar, April 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress and the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
Read moreBJD fields Bhartruhari Mahtab from Cuttack
Bhubaneswar, April 1 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday renominated outgoing MP
Read moreCongress trying to malign Hindus, says Shah
Bhubaneswar, April 1 (IANS) BJP President Amit Shah on Monday took a dig at Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for what
Read moreBring BJP for development of Odisha: Amit Shah
Bhubaneswar, April 1 (IANS) BJP President Amit Shah on Monday urged the people of Odisha to uproot the Naveen Patnaik
Read moreBJP names 3 LS, 11 Assembly candidates in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 1 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced candidates for three Lok Sabha and 11 Assembly
Read moreBJD announces 9 more candidates for Assembly polls
Bhubaneswar, March 31 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced the names
Read moreSuper Cup: Real Kashmir look to upset ATK
Bhubaneswar, March 31 (IANS) Real Kashmir FC would look to upset Indian Super League side ATK when the two teams
Read moreFormer Minister Raghunath Mohanty resigns from BJD
Bhubaneswar, March 31 (IANS) Former Odisha Minister Raghunath Mohanty on Sunday resigned from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Mohanty, who
Read moreBJD MP Arjun Sethi, ex-MP Mohan Jena join BJP
Bhubaneswar, March 30 (IANS) Sitting Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Arjun Charan Sethi and former MP Mohan Jena joined Bharatiya
Read moreBJD MP resigns after son denied ticket for LS polls
Bhubaneswar, March 30 (IANS) A sitting Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP resigned on Saturday after his son was denied a
Read moreSuper Cup: FC Goa look to get past Arrows (Preview)
Bhubaneshwar, March 29 (IANS) After having lost the final of the Indian Super League (ISL), FC Goa have been licking
Read moreBJD announces candidates for 18 more Assembly seats
Bhubaneswar, March 29 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced the names of candidates for 18
Read moreOdisha Congress names 7 LS, 20 Assembly candidates
Bhubaneswar, March 29 (IANS) The Congress on Friday released the list of candidates for seven Lok Sabha and 20 Assembly
Read moreModi slams opposition for seeking proof on terror strike
Jeypore (Odisha), March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed the opposition for seeking proof about India’s air
Read moreSuper Cup: Chennaiyin to take on Mumbai (Preview)
Bhubaneswar, March 28 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC will take on fellow Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Mumbai City FC in a
Read moreGoian’s interest in our culture helped us: Amrinder
Bhubaneswar, March 28 (IANS) Mumbai City FCs season may have ended with a massive 2-5 defeat at the hands of
Read moreBijoy Mohapatra returns to BJP in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, March 28 (IANS) Veteran politician and former Minister Bijoy Mohapatra, who had resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Read moreBJD names candidates for 9 LS, 36 Assembly seats
Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, here on Wednesday, announced
Read moreFormer BJP leader Subash Chauhan joins BJD
Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Subash Chauhan, who quit the saffron party on Tuesday after being denied a
Read moreGawli happy to see Arrows’ defenders holding fort
Bhubaneshwar, March 27 (IANS) The Indian Arrows, comprising of an all Indian outfit, and that too of boys below 19
Read moreBJP fields Sanat Gadtia against BJD chief
Bhubaneswar, March 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will field Sanat Kumar Gadtia against Odisha Chief Minister and BJD
Read moreBJP names candidates for Odisha’s 2 LS, 9 Assembly seats
Bhubaneswar, March 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its list of candidates for two Lok Sabha
Read moreBJP releases 2nd candidate list for Odisha polls
Bhubaneswar, March 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released second list of candidates for five Lok Sabha and
Read moreBJP declares first list of LS candidates for Odisha
Bhubaneswar, March 21 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday declared the first list of 10 candidates for Lok
Read moreExodus continues from BJD as MP, MLA resign
Bhubaneswar, March 20 (IANS) The exodus from the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha continued with Kandhamal MP Pratyusha
Read moreUnhappy BJD leaders pose headache for party
Bhubaneswar, March 20 (IANS) Managing disgruntled leaders appears to be a big headache for Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
Read moreCongress’ 1st list for Odisha LS, Assembly polls out
Bhubaneswar, March 19 (IANS) The Congress has released the first list of its party candidates for the Lok Sabha and
Read moreBJD names 63 Lok Sabha, Assembly candidates
Bhubaneswar, March 18 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday declared the first
Read morePatnaik likely to contest from western Odisha
Bhubaneswar, March 17 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Sunday said he is
Read moreDefections in Odisha pick up ahead of elections
Bhubaneswar, March 16 (IANS) Leaders switching loyalties ahead of simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha have been proving
Read moreOdisha MLA Prakash Behera quits Congress
Bhubaneswar, March 16 (IANS) Odisha MLA Prakash Chandra Behera on Saturday quit the Congress party and has sent his resignation
Read moreLeopard skin racket busted in Odisha, 7 arrested
Bhubaneswar, March 15 (IANS) The Odisha Crime Branch on Friday busted a racket in leopard skin smuggling and arrested seven
Read moreOdisha legislator quits BJD ahead of elections
Bhubaneswar, March 15 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Sukanta Nayak on Friday resigned from the primary membership of the
Read moreOdisha has become centre of unemployment: Rahul
Bhubaneswar, March 15 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that Odisha has become the centre of unemployment while
Read moreBJP, Cong target Odisha minister over bribe remark
Bhubaneswar, March 14 (IANS) The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress on Thursday demanded action against Odisha Health
Read moreParties trying hard to woo women voters in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, March 13 (IANS) All major political parties in Odisha have pinned their hopes on women voters as they try
Read moreODI: Bowlers peg Australia back after Khawaja ton
New Delhi: Australian batsman Usman Khawaja was once again the star of the show as the visitors scored 272/9 in
Read moreOdisha Congress to give priority to women candidates
Bhubaneswar, March 13 (IANS) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Niranjan Patnaik on Wednesday said the party will give priority to
Read moreBJD to go it alone in elections: Naveen Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, March 12 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, here on Tuesday, his
Read moreOdisha Parba returns to Delhi on Friday
Bhubaneswar, March 12 (IANS) Odisha Parba is once again set to make a comeback in the heart of the national
Read moreBJD questions EC on conducting polls in four phases (Dangal 2019)
Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday questioned the Election Commission’s decision to conduct elections in
Read moreMinor girl raped by 70-year-old man
Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) A 7-year-old girl was raped by a 70-year-old neighbour in Odisha’s Gajapati district, police said on
Read moreOdisha parties welcome dates for simultaneous polls
Bhubaneswar, March 10 (IANS) Major political parties in Odisha here on Sunday welcomed the announcement of poll dates for the
Read moreBJD to reserve 33% Lok Sabha seats for women
Bhubaneswar, March 10 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced 33 per cent reservation for women in the
Read moreFormer Odisha CM’s daughter joins BJD
Bhubaneswar, March 9 (IANS) Sunita Biswal, daughter of former Odisha Chief Minister Hemananda Biswal, joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
Read moreRailways to offer unreserved tickets in Odia language
Bhubaneswar, March 8 (IANS) Unreserved train tickets will be issued in Odia language apart from Hindi and English from the
Read moreRahul promises free education, marriage expense aid for Odisha women
Bhubaneswar, March 8 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday announced a slew of benefits for women including free education
Read moreZero tolerance on violence against women: Rahul
Bhubaneswar, March 8 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that there should be zero tolerance on violence against
Read moreDharmendra Pradhan flays BJD government for unkept poll promises
Bhubaneswar, March 6 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday slammed the Biju Janata Dal (BJD)-led Odisha government over
Read moreWe have fulfilled promises made to Odisha’s people: Naveen
Bhubaneswar, March 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday said his government has fulfilled the promises made to
Read moreOdisha clears Haldia Petrochemicals’ Rs 28,700-cr refinery project
Bhubaneswar, March 5 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday approved the Rs 28,700 crore investment proposal of the joint venture
Read moreBJD seeks public opinion to prepare manifesto
Bhubaneswar, March 5 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has launched a people connect programme to seek their opinion for
Read moreBJD MP Tathagata Satpathy will not contest elections
Bhubaneswar, March 5 (IANS) Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Tathagata Satpathy on Tuesday said he will not contest in
Read moreNot an inch of Odisha railway lines given to other division: Sinha
Bhubaneswar, March 4 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Railway Manoj Sinha on Monday said not an inch of railway
Read moreOdisha announces 7th Pay Commission benefits for ULB staff
Bhubaneswar, March 3 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced implementation of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations for
Read moreOdisha needs ‘double engine’ for development: Jayant Sinha
Bhubaneswar, March 3 (IANS) Odisha needed a “double engine” government to accelerate the pace of development, said Minister of State
Read moreNaveen seeks reorganisation of railways in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, March 2 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reorganisation of railways
Read moreOSDA signs MoUs to boosrt skill ecosystem in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, March 2 (IANS) The Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) on Saturday signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen
Read moreBJD protests against bifurcation of ECoR
Bhubaneswar, March 2 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged a demonstration at the East Coast Railway (ECoR) headquarters, here
Read moreOdisha CM inaugurates two power units of OPGC
Bhubaneswar, March 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated the third and fourth units of state-owned Odisha Power
Read moreTwo policemen die in Odisha accident
Bhubaneswar, March 1 (IANS) At least two policemen were killed and several others injured when a speeding truck hit a
Read moreOdisha creating hurdles in project implementation: Dharmendra
Bhubaneswar, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday accused the Odisha government of creating hurdles in the
Read moreCong list for Odisha polls likely by March 10
Bhubaneswar, Feb 27 (IANS) The Congress in Odisha is likely to announce candidates for the 2019 Lok Sabha and assembly
Read moreOdisha sanctions additional Rs 1,000 cr for Basudha scheme
Bhubaneswar, Feb 27 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday sanctioned an additional amount of Rs 1,000 crore for
Read moreAir strike: Odisha cabinet praises IAF
Bhubaneswar, Feb 26 (IANS) The Odisha cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution praising the Indian Air Force (IAF) for destroying
Read moreIndia testfires Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile
Bhubaneswar, Feb 26 (IANS) India successfully test-fired short-range Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) off Odisha coast on Tuesday.
Read moreOdisha CM hails IAF for strike on terror camp
Bhubaneswar, Feb 26 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday hailed the Indian Air Force (IAF) for its pre-dawn
Read moreOdisha gets five new sports centres
Bhubaneswar, Feb 25 (IANS) To promote sports like badminton, athletics, weightlifting and football, the Odisha government launched five high-performance centres
Read moreSyed Mushtaq Ali tourney: Karnataka cruise to fourth win; Assam stun Bengal
Cuttack, Feb 25 (IANS) Karnataka thrashed minnows Mizoram by 137 runs to cruise to their fourth win on the trot
Read moreCongress seeks resignation of Odisha minister over question paper leak
Bhubaneswar, Feb 25 (IANS) The Odisha unit of the Congress on Monday demanded the resignation of School and Mass Education
Read more2-km train chugs on track in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 25 (IANS) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has conducted an experiment of running a 2-km-long train in Odisha,
Read moreOdisha government hikes DA by 3%
Bhubaneswar, Feb 25 (IANS) Ahead of the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in Odisha, the Naveen Patnaik government on Monday
Read moreRs 1.40 lakh crore of oil & gas investments likely in Odisha: Pradhan
Bhubaneswar, Feb 24 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said Odisha is going to be the epicentre of
Read moreI-League: Real Kashmir’s unbeaten away run continues
Bhubaneswar, Feb 24 (IANS) Real Kashmir FC were able to maintain their unbeaten record on the road as they stole
Read moreOdisha launches boat ambulance
Bhubaneswar, Feb 23 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday launched the boat ambulance service to help patients reach hospitals in
Read moreI-League: Real Kashmir eye second spot with win over Arrows (Preview)
Bhubaneswar, Feb 23 (IANS) AIFF’s developmental side Indian Arrows are set to face Real Kashmir FC, which are vying to
Read moreOdisha government obstructing Central projects worth Rs 1.36 lakh crore: Pradhan
Bhubaneswar, Feb 23 (IANS) Ahead of general and Assembly elections in Odisha, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday accused
Read moreOdisha cabinet approves ‘Khushi’ to provide free sanitary napkins
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (IANS) The Odisha cabinet on Friday approved Khushi scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to school girls
Read moreHSC exam paper leaked on social media in Odisha (Lead, correcting intro)
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (IANS) The question paper on the regional language Odia allegedly went viral on social media about an
Read moreHSC exam paper leaked on social media in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (IANS) The Mother India Language (MIL) question paper allegedly went viral on social media about an hour
Read moreOdisha government to implement PM-KISAN scheme
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday said it will implement the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Read moreMixed response to Odisha bandh by farmers’ body
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21 (IANS) A 12-hour bandh called by the Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) demanding price, prestige and pension
Read moreOdisha govt disrespecting freedom fighters: Yogi
Bhubaneswar, Feb 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the Odisha government is disrespecting freedom fighters
Read moreOdisha needs double engine growth: UP CM
Bhubaneswar, Feb 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday called for Odisha’s support in the upcoming elections
Read moreOdisha approves investment proposals worth Rs 1,197.41 crore
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday approved eight proposals envisaging investments of Rs 1,197.41 crore and employment
Read moreBJD MLA manhandles kin of martyred CRPF trooper in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA from Cuttack-Barabati in Odisha, Debashis Samantaray has landed in trouble after
Read morePradhan lays foundation stone for LPG bottling plant in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of HPCL’s LPG bottling plant
Read moreOdisha CM launches projects worth Rs 2,196.30 crore
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday performed groundbreaking-cum-inauguration ceremonies for 18 industrial units, which will
Read moreOdisha gets its first high-performance centre
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18 (IANS) Abhinav Bindra Targeting Performance Centre, the first high-performance centre in Odisha, was on Monday inaugurated by
Read moreBJP to support Odisha shutdown for farmers’ cause
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said it would extend support to Odisha shutdown call given
Read morePulwama attack: Odisha traders observe market shutdown
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18 (IANS) Markets and business establishments remained closed across Odisha in accordance with a Bharat Bandh call given
Read moreNo development in Odisha despite stable government: Rajnath
Bhadrak (Odisha), Feb 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday alleged that Odisha had failed to develop under
Read moreSacrifice of CRPF troopers will not go in vain: Rajnath
Bhadrak, Feb 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the sacrifice of the Central Reserve Police Force
Read moreTerror attack: Odisha IPS Association offers to contribute one day’s salary
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (IANS) The IPS Association of Odisha on Saturday said its members will contribute one day’s salary for
Read moreNo acquisition of farm land without farmers’ consent: Rahul
Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 16 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said his party governments will not take farmer’s land
Read moreOdisha raises ex gratia for 2 martyrs’ kins
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday enhanced the ex gratia to families of two Central
Read moreEC holds discussion with political parties ahead of polls in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 14 (IANS) A six-member team of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday held a consultation session
Read moreOdisha chit fund scam: Panel says need 2-3 more years to identify all duped investors
Bhubaneswar, Feb 12 (IANS) Justice M.M. Das Commission, probing the multi-crore chit fund scam, here on Tuesday submitted 6th interim
Read morePatnaik-led committee selects Odisha Lokayukta chairperson
Bhubaneswar, Feb 12 (IANS) The selection committee headed by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has unanimously selected the Lokayukta chairperson,
Read moreEx-Odisha CM’s wife likely to rejoin Congress
Bhubaneswar, Feb 12 (IANS) Hema Gamang, a former parliamentarian and wife of former Odisha Chief Minister Giridhar Gamang, is likely
Read moreOdisha seeks inclusion of landless labourers, sharecroppers in PM-KISAN scheme
Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include landless labourers,
Read moreOdisha Lokayukta to be functional by April 8
Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that the Lokayukta in the state will
Read moreBJP assures jobs, pucca houses ahead of elections in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 9 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday assured several welfare measures in Odisha, including permanent land records,
Read moreFlights at Jharsuguda to resume on March 31
Bhubaneswar, Feb 9 (IANS) Commercial flight services at the Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda, Odisha, is likely to resume
Read moreI-League: Chennai City beat Indian Arrows to claim pole position
Bhubaneswar, Feb 8 (IANS) Chennai City FC regained the top spot in the I-League points table with a 2-0 win
Read moreBhubaneswar to host women’s 4-nation tournament
Bhubaneswar, Feb 8 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will organise the Hero Gold Cup, a four-nation competition, from
Read moreBJD targets Centre for failing to create employment in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 8 (IANS) The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday protested against the Centre for failing to generate
Read moreOdisha urges Centre to release Rs 3,654.41 cr for food subsidy
Bhubaneswar, Feb 8 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has requested the Centre for release of food subsidy to the
Read moreRs 1.32 lakh crore interim budget presented in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 7 (IANS) Odisha Finance Minister Sashi Bhusan Behera on Thursday presented a Rs 56,921 crore vote-on-account for the
Read moreI-League: Chennai aim to regain top spot as they face Arrows (Preview)
Bhubaneswar, Feb 7 (IANS) Chennai City FC, who after quite a while find themselves a rung below the top spot
Read moreBJP youth wing, police clash over rising unemployment in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 7 (IANS) The youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha on Thursday clashed with the
Read moreCentre spending nearly Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha on road projects: Gadkari
Bhubaneswar, Feb 6 (IANS) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the Centre is spending
Read moreRahul attacks Modi, Patnaik over unemployment in Odisha
Rourkela, Feb 6 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen
Read moreModi, Naveen muzzling tribal rights: Rahul
Bhubaneswar, Feb 6 (IANS) Stepping up his attack on the Modi government at the Centre and the Naveen Patnaik government
Read moreOdisha MP Ladu Kishore Swain dead
Bhubaneswar, Feb 6 (IANS) Member of Parliament from Odisha’s Aska Lok Sabha constituency Ladu Kishore Swain has passed away here,
Read moreI-League: Indian Arrows stun champions Minerva, notch-up fifth win
Bhubaneswar, Feb 5 (IANS) Indian Arrows stunned champions Minerva Punjab FC 2-1 at the Kalinga Stadium to notch-up their fifth
Read moreRahul to visit Odisha on Feb 6, Shah on Feb 15
Bhubaneswar, Feb 5 (IANS) With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah’s visit to Odisha due on February 15
Read moreI-League: Indian Arrows hope to leapfrog defending champions Minerva Punjab (Preview)
Bhubaneswar, Feb 4 (IANS) Indian Arrows will look to leapfrog defending champions Minerva Punjab FC when the two sides meet
Read moreOdisha’s economy on path of steady growth: Governor
Bhubaneswar, Feb 4 (IANS) Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal on Monday said the economy of the state is on a path
Read moreCBI’s conduct smacks of unprofessionalism: BJD
Bhubaneswar, Feb 4 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday said the conduct of the Central Bureau of Investigation
Read moreOdisha people will decide who will be thrown away: Naveen
Bhubaneswar, Feb 3 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday said the people of Odisha will decide who will be
Read moreShah equates BJD govt with ‘burnt transformer’
Puri, Feb 3 (IANS) BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday equated the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government in Odisha with
Read moreOdisha announces scholarships for KALIA beneficiaries’ children
Bhubaneswar, Feb 3 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced the ‘KALIA Chhatra Bruti’, which will provide scholarships
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