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The 1400-year-old Buddha idol (above) was found recently at Banapur in Khurda district of Odisha. Naga Buddha.

Experts dig deep to trace the origin of Naga Buddha statues

The discovery was made by Prof. Anam Behera of Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, and his student Dakhineswar Jena.

3 Jun 2017 4:03 AM IST

Recently, the university researchers discovered items from the 4,500-year-old civilisation on the shores of Chilika lake.

4,500-year-old tools found in Odisha's Khurda

The stone fragments of red and brown colour belong to Copper Stone Age, Prof Behera said.

3 Jun 2017 3:01 AM IST

India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile, which can carry a 500 kg to 1,000 kg warhead, in Chandipur near Balasore. (Photo: PTI)

Prithvi-II missile successfully test-fired

The launch was carried out by the specially formed Strategic Force Command, the sources added.

3 Jun 2017 1:00 AM IST

The mission of the Wadi project was to enable the tribals to get work at their doorsteps and not to migrate to other cities in search of work.

Rich harvests bring no sweet rewards for mango growers

Nor do they have any cold store facility to hold back the harvested mangoes to sell them during off-season periods.

2 Jun 2017 2:45 AM IST

Fulfilling the aspirations of his well-wisher Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, he cleared the IIT entrance examinations and got admitted to IIT, Dhanbad.

Poor tribal youth makes backward district proud

Everything was going on well until his father Sabatan Jhodia, a farmer, died. He then thought if he could peruse his...

2 Jun 2017 2:36 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: File)

Odisha: 3 youths burnt alive as car catches fire after hitting...

According to reports, the speeding car crashed into a tree following which the engine of the car caught fire and...

31 May 2017 2:42 PM IST

Earthen pots discovered on the banks of Prachi river.

Artefacts of 4,000-year-old civilisation found in Odisha

The ancient age items were discovered in the area between Prachi river and Tanla river, around four km away from Niali...

26 May 2017 2:08 AM IST

The villagers alleged that no official came ahead to provide money for cremation of the deceased under Harischandra Yojana.

Elderly dies of starvation' in Odisha, inquiry ordered

The victim, a childless person, was identified as Gobinda Behera of Shantipada village in Pritipur panchayat under the...

23 May 2017 1:55 AM IST

Recovery of AK 47 and Insas assault rifles indicated that the slain Maoists may include commander ranking rebels.

Maoists kidnap two villagers in Odisha

Nearly four to five Maoists came to the village in police uniform and abducted the duo, says Sources.

22 May 2017 6:52 AM IST

As per the latest 2011 census, Odisha is ranked third in terms of ST population and eleventh in terms of SC population in the country.

Odisha's initiative to give free education to tribal girls

Many states are lagging on policies to increase the availability of educational institutions.

21 May 2017 1:11 AM IST

TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay (Photo: PTI/File)

Chit fund case: TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay gets bail

Sudip must surrender his passport, submit Rs 25 lakh bank guarantee.

20 May 2017 12:49 AM IST

While 80 per cent of the five-foot statue was buried in the soil, the face of Lord Buddha with seven-head snake was found outside the ground.

1,400-year-old Buddha idol found in Odisha village

The varsity researchers have sought assistance from Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and State Museum for more...

18 May 2017 1:24 AM IST