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The government has denied the Congress charge that there is a huge scam in the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France. (Photo: Representational | AP)

Odisha Congress to make Rafale a key poll issue

Patnaik further said that the Rafale deal had affected Odisha more than any other states in the country.

20 Aug 2018 12:44 AM IST

The Maharashtra government has defended its new law on dance bars.

Police raids dance bar in Bhubaneswar

Odisha police on Saturday evening raided a dance bar at Kharavela Nagar area in Bhubaneswar and rescued 10 girls.

19 Aug 2018 6:31 AM IST

Government buildings inundated in Bansadhara flood water in Odishas Rayagada district. (Photo: Asian Age)

Rains persist in Odisha, crisis feared

Following incessant rains, roads connecting Raghubari to Patarapada, Haripur and Dimiriguda were also washed away.

17 Aug 2018 7:51 AM IST

Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said the government will take cognisance of UGCs suggestion to remove words such as Hindu and Muslim from BHU and AMU. (Photo: PTI | File)

Prakash Javadekar slams BJD govt over corruption

Javadekar said satirically, while addressing a press conference after his two-day visit to the state.

15 Aug 2018 2:25 AM IST

School children wade through a waterlogged street following heavy rains in Mumbai. (Photo: AP)

Odisha CM reviews flood preparations

Incessant rains triggered by low pressure over northwest Bay of Bengal since last week.

15 Aug 2018 1:12 AM IST

Villagers wade through flood waters at Bhoisahi in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha's capital tries to save Smart City tag

Environment cell to be formed; protection for eco-sensitive zones.

13 Aug 2018 1:01 AM IST

NDA Candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh has been elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman with 125 votes. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Row over BJD's voting for Harivansh in Rajya Sabha

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) chief Niranjan Patnaik on Saturday slammed both the parties saying they had...

12 Aug 2018 1:02 AM IST

NDA Candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh has been elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman with 125 votes. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Odisha Cong slams BJD over Harivansh vote

The party also said that the move added credence to the ongoing rumour of seat sharing discussions between the Bharatiya...

10 Aug 2018 2:15 AM IST

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said the government is keeping a close eye on international prices.

Man poses as Union minister Pradhan's kin, dupes ex-Armyman

Acting as per the complaint, the police arrested the accused on Tuesday.

8 Aug 2018 1:21 AM IST

Residents of Kalimela in Odishas Malkangiri district on Monday successfully rescued a huge crocodile from a pond.

Locals in Odisha rescue a huge crocodile from pond in Malkangiri

According to reports, panic gripped the village under Kalimela block after a crocodile was spotted in a pond six months...

7 Aug 2018 1:03 AM IST

Odisha chief minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik at a public event.

Oppn builds up phalanx against Naveen to deny him 5th straight win

BJP, Congress cornering BJD govt on crumbling healthcare, poor education system, corruption and crimes.

6 Aug 2018 12:50 AM IST

A 42-year-old woman in Arvalli district in Gujarat sustained serious injuries after she was allegedly set on fire by her relatives, who accused her of practising witchcraft. Representational Image (Photo: File)

Woman sets self, minor kid on fire

Though the police has initiated investigation, it has still not been ascertained whether it is a case of murder or...

1 Aug 2018 1:57 AM IST