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Odisha CM and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik interacts with children.

BJD, BJP fight to take credit for development

The BJD government has rejected it saying it is inadequate to address the concerns of the BPL people in Odisha.

8 Sept 2018 1:14 AM IST

Manoj Kumar Maharana stuffs 533 drinking straws in his mouth.

Odisha youth breaks three Guinness records

Born to Bhagaban Maharana and mother Gitanjali Maharana, Manoj is a master-degree holder in mathematics.

7 Sept 2018 6:11 AM IST

In the 2012 BMC polls, Mulund had recorded 38.64 per cent and Borivali had recorded 42.58 per cent voting. (Representational image)

BJD urges EC for joint polls in Odisha

He said separate election would cost around Rs 1,000 crore to the state exchequer.

6 Sept 2018 2:05 AM IST

Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said the government is open to Saudi oil giant Aramcos interest to own majority stake in the proposed Rs 3-trillion refinery at Ratnagiri.

Huge turnout at Dharmendra Pradhan event worries BJD

BJP strategists believe the massive gathering at Odia Parv was a clear indication of people's growing love for the...

4 Sept 2018 6:12 AM IST

AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh (third from left) along with top Odisha Congress leaders address media in Bhubaneswar.

Early Cong election preparations leave ruling BJD, BJP on the edge

New solidarity in the grand old party has virtually ruled out chance of its leaders being poached by rivals.

3 Sept 2018 4:56 AM IST

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Five die of asphyxiation inside tank

The incident was reported from Paika Sahi of Durgi village under Bissamcuttack police limits in the morning.

3 Sept 2018 12:38 AM IST

On Tuesday, the central government had released Rs 600 crore to flood-hit Kerala as promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Rs 500 crore) and Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Rs 100 crore) during their visits to the state. (Photo: AP)

Hirakud to open 25 gates today, flood alert issued

The water level of Hirakud is on the rise following the incessant rain in the upper catchment areas in Chhattisgarh.

29 Aug 2018 12:51 AM IST

A water tank in Kolnara

Changed mindset helps people defeat diarrhoea

This behavioural change has almost put an end to outbreak of cholera and diarrhoea,â€ says Mr Rao.

28 Aug 2018 6:34 AM IST

Patnaik said the revamp would help the ruling Biju Janata Dal serve the people better. (Photo: PTI)

BJP peeved over ads by Odisha govt praising party MLAs

The government has plans to induct 8,000 youths in the Biju Yuva Bahini.

28 Aug 2018 2:00 AM IST

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman delivers baby on roadside

The incident was reported from remote Tarajodi village under Jharigaon block in the district.

27 Aug 2018 1:01 AM IST

Acting on a call from neighbours, police broke open the door of the flat of Moumita Saha and found her hanging from the ceiling of a room of the flat, which she had rented for the last couple of months.

MP: Married woman, lover commit suicide

The deceased youth was identified as Bhanja Kishore Patra, the neighbour of deceased woman's in-laws.

26 Aug 2018 12:55 AM IST

Pothole-ridden Sherly Ranjan Road in Bandra (west) on Saturday. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Odisha MLA helps public repair damaged road

A portion of Khabaraput-Majhiguda road in Chitrakonda was washed away after incessant rainfall in the region.

23 Aug 2018 5:38 AM IST