Kejri hopeful of ‘Odisha pattern of voting’ in Delhi polls

In 2019 polls, defying the strong wave in favour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP, Odisha voters preferred split voting.

28 Jan 2020 2:12 AM

One person dead and one injured after the collapse of an under-construction roof of a link building connecting Terminal-1 and Terminal-2 of the Bhubaneswar Airport on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

1 dead in Odisha airport mishap

11 workers injured after roof of under-construction building collapsed.

26 Jan 2020 4:24 AM

Naveen Patnaik maintaining a studied silence on CAA

The regional party has not failed to extend its support to the BJP when it comes to passing controversial bills in Parliament.

17 Jan 2020 6:33 AM

About eight coaches of the super fast express derailed after hitting a guard van of a goods train between Salagaon and Nergundi possibly due to dense fog. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha: 8 coaches of Lokmanya express derail, 20 injured

While five coaches derailed, three other coaches partially got displaced from the tracks.

17 Jan 2020 6:29 AM

As per the order, a camp will be set up at all the villages near the Manikeswari Temple to spread awareness among people to refrain them from the practice.

Odisha HC bans animal sacrifice during festival

The court also directed the Kalahandi SP to keep vigil on persons planning to create ruckus by sacrificing animals during the festival.

10 Jan 2020 2:05 AM

Gargy Nayak muscles her way to title

Gargy, who stays in Cuttack and works as a Zumba trainer, is a reputed Odissi dancer.

08 Jan 2020 1:44 AM

Noted Odissi dancer wins national bodybuilding title

The championship was held in Mumbai.

07 Jan 2020 2:11 AM

Hundreds of poor children and pregnant mothers, who were deprived of Odisha government’s nutrition drive through Anganwadi centres as their habitations remained inaccessible because of geographical constraints, have found a new hope of keeping good health as some organisations have joined hands to reach out to them through their own initiative called Pada Pusti or nutrition programme for hamlets.

Pada Pusti a novel initiative to save poor kids from malnutrition

Implementation of unique concept in Odisha has led to drop in infant & maternal mortality rates; women play key role in programme.

06 Jan 2020 2:07 AM

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik (Photo: PTI/File)

Odisha: Kin carry dead body for 5 km due to denial of mortuary van

Subsequently, the family members requested the hospital authorities to provide them a hearse van to take the dead body to their village.

03 Jan 2020 6:03 AM

Tribal practicising ‘Sulia Yatra’ at Khairguda village in Odisha’s Balangir district believe it brings good luck and prosperity.

Hundreds of animals sacrificed in Odisha

The tribals marched in a procession to the ritual site at Khairguda in the morning and performed animal sacrifice.

01 Jan 2020 2:01 AM

Odisha IAS officer held for taking Rs 1 lakh bribe

The bureaucrat’s office, residence and other places were searched by the anti-corruption agency officials following his arrest.

31 Dec 2019 2:05 AM

Congress leader booked for inciting workers

Majhi was on Thursday caught on camera directing his party workers over the phone to set ablaze everything after getting orders.

28 Dec 2019 1:48 AM

Ready to take up arms: Congress leader

Odisha party president asks supporters to set assets on fire during bandh.

27 Dec 2019 3:11 AM

Union minister and senior BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan

Congress inciting violence: Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan said this while launching the party’s Jana Jagaran Abhiyan programme Odisha.

27 Dec 2019 2:41 AM

The Paikamal police reached the spot and began an inquiry into the incident. (Photo: File)

Minor stoned to death after alleged gangrape in Odisha

As per reports, the minor went outside on Friday evening to attend nature’s call and did not return after that.

25 Dec 2019 1:44 AM

After supporting CAB, Naveen Patnaik opposes NRC

“I would appeal to our citizens to let peace prevail and not to indulge in rumour mongering,” Mr Patnaik added.

19 Dec 2019 3:43 AM

According to reports, the deceased minor girl had moved out of her house to attend nature’s call after completing her daily chores on Friday evening.

Missing girl found dead in Odisha, rape suspected

The family members of the deceased girl alleged it to be a case of gang-rape and murdered as two pants were recovered from near the girl’s body.

15 Dec 2019 6:12 AM

Jatish Mistri bought a horse not only to escape the traffic rule violation fines, but also to skip the high fuel bills.

Odisha man buys horse to avoid traffic fines

e now rides on the horseback for commuting to various places and dropping his kids at school.

11 Dec 2019 2:48 AM

However, school principal Preeti Roy refuted the allegations and claimed that the girl student fell off a staircase accidentally.

Odisha: Harassed by teacher, girl attempts to kill herself

The injured girl is now undergoing treatment at a private hospital and her condition is stated to be critical.

08 Dec 2019 2:39 AM

According to the SDPO Mr Guntupalli, the accused had been illegally staying at Phampuni Upgraded Upper Primary Sevashram School in Koraput district. (Photo: Representational I File)

Odisha: Husband of headmistress impregnates student held

The accused, Rajendra Rath, was arrested and produced before court, Jeypore sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) Varun Guntupalli said.

08 Dec 2019 2:25 AM

Akshaya Kumar Sahoo