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A few photos of the BJD flag on the jawan’s coffin went viral on social media on Thursday night and quickly triggered an outrage. (Photo: Twitter | @AmitabhMohanty9)

BJD facing flak over party flag on coffin of Odisha jawan martyred in Pulwama

Ajit Sahoo of 44 Rashtriya Rifles was killed when militants attacked patrol vehicle with an IED in Arihal village of Pulwama district.

21 Jun 2019 5:08 PM

Das asked the CDMOs to prepare a 100-days action plan for ensuring quality health service to all. (Photo: File)

Odisha government formulating new Health Policy and Vision 2025

The new health policy will also ensure free healthcare services to each in the state.

20 Jun 2019 1:43 PM

Encephalitis is a viral disease, which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as high fever, convulsions and headache. (Photo: Pixabay)

Odisha orders testing of litchi fruit after encephalitis deaths in Bihar

The Department of Health and Family Welfare asked the Food Commissioner to collect and test the sample of Litchi being sold in the market.

19 Jun 2019 10:18 AM

BJD to support NDA nominee Om Birla for Lok Sabha Speaker's post

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday invited heads of all parties for the meeting to discuss the idea.

18 Jun 2019 4:49 PM

His beautiful sand art-work on the beach of Puri reads -- Abhinandan Team India. (Photo: Sudarsan Pattnaik/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Sand artist twirls Abhinandan moustache after India win

Pattnaik's sand art-work comes after Pakistani TV channel's WC advertisement using IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as a prop.

17 Jun 2019 4:04 PM

Superintendent of Police (SP) Sambalpur, Sanjiv Arora. (Photo: ANI)

55-year-old man found beheaded outside his home in Odisha’s village

A police team is formed to search for the missing head, said police.

11 Jun 2019 12:56 PM

Patnagarh sub-collector had been tasked with probing the incident. (Photo: Representational)

Inquiry confirms allegations against BJD MLA who forced engineer to do sit-ups

The inquiry was launched after a video showing Patnagarh MLA Saroj Kumar Meher forcing the engineer to do sit-ups in public.

10 Jun 2019 4:19 PM

The move comes in view of the devastation caused by the extremely severe cyclonic storm that ravaged coastal districts of Odisha and killed at least 64 people after making a landfall in Puri on May 3. (Photo: File)

Odisha Guv not to hold 'At Home' party in view of people affected by Fani

As part of ongoing practice, the governor hosts 'At Home' party at Raj Bhavan on Independence Day and Republic Day every year.

08 Jun 2019 1:48 PM

Stray dogs were spotted eating an infant's body in Odisha's Balasore. (Photo: ANI)

Stray dogs feed on infant's corpse in Odisha's Balasore

The incident came to light after locals saw that the dogs have eaten one of the legs of the baby in front of Soro Community Health Centre.

07 Jun 2019 1:41 PM

BJD president Naveen Patnaik interacting with his constituents during the LS elections.

Patnaik withstood Modi tsunami, employing women power and sops

People continue to debate how Modi and Shah met their second successive defeat at the hands of maverick politician.

07 Jun 2019 1:46 AM

The carcass of the tusker, aged around 40 years, was spotted on Wednesday inside the prohibited area of the reserve forest during patrolling by forest guards, officials said. (Photo: Pixabay | Representational)

Carcass of elephant with tusks missing found in Odisha

Decomposed body of the elephant was lying in Sajnagad under Nilagiri forest division and is suspected to have been killed by poachers.

06 Jun 2019 1:17 PM

The BJD government is in power in Odisha since 2000 and in the recently held Assembly elections the regional party won 112 seats in the 147-member state Assembly. (Photo: PTI)

CM tells ministers to submit report cards of their depts every month

Patnaik had also informed ministers that state government would have to apprise people on implementation of promises made during elections.

05 Jun 2019 2:37 PM

Last year in November, the Odisha government had declared drought of moderate and severe nature in 19 districts of the state. The calamity covers a total crop area of 2.33 lakh hectares covering 5,533 villages of 66 blocks in nine districts namely - Nabarangpur, Bargarh, Balangir, Deogarh, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Nuapara, Sambalpur and Sundergarh. (Photo: ANI)

Mayurbhanj faces scarcity of clean drinking water

One villager said, ‘Sometimes we see insects in the water we collect. We want govt to give us tubewells so that we get clean groundwater.’

02 Jun 2019 1:11 PM

The 64-year-old politician’s hard work and dedication to people appear to have earned him a huge opportunity to fulfill his mission to serve the people.

From village to Parliament, 64-yr-old Pratap Sarangi’s journey

A national executive member of BJP, Mr Sarangi was elected to Odisha Assembly twice in 2004 and 2009.

02 Jun 2019 5:52 AM

Speaker of 16th Odisha Legislative Assembly Surjya Narayan Patro (Photo: Twitter)

Surjya Narayan Patro elected as Odisha Legislative Assembly speaker

In the assembly elections of Odisha, Patro had defeated BJP's Pinky Pradhan in Digapahandi constituency.

01 Jun 2019 4:52 PM

BJD chief Naveen Patnaik signs a document as he takes oath as Odisha CM for a fifth consecutive term in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Naveen Patnaik takes over as CM for fifth term

Patnaik was administered oath of office and secrecy by governor Ganeshi Lal in a grand ceremony held at the Idco Exhibition Ground.

30 May 2019 5:24 AM

Patnaik was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Ganeshi Lal in a grand ceremony at the Idco Exhibition Ground here. (Photo:ANI | Twitter)

Naveen Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM for fifth consecutive term

It is the first time Patnaik has taken oath in an open public ground. In 2000, 2004, 2009 and 2014, he was sworn in at Raj Bhavan.

29 May 2019 8:34 AM

Elaborating on the process of creating this piece of art, Rao said he collected a bunch of tamarind seeds to be moulded in the shape of the cup. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha-based miniature artist carves World Cup trophy on pencil tip

Rao, who hails from Jatni village, also used the opportunity to extend good wishes to the Indian team.

28 May 2019 4:55 PM

BJD President Naveen Patnaik (Photo: File)

Naveen Patnaik to take oath as Odisha CM on May 29; PM Modi invited

Invitations have also been sent to leaders of different political parties in the state.

27 May 2019 9:15 PM

The new legislators held talks with party chief and also posed for a photograph, flashing the victory sign with Patnaik, after the meeting held in Bhubaneshwar. (Photo: ANI)

Newly elected BJD MPs meet Naveen Patnaik

BJD put up a tough fight against BJP and managed to retain 12 of 21 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

26 May 2019 2:27 PM

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