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Dutee Chand named in TIME 100 Next list

Chand is grateful to all her supporters and has expressed gratitude to the TIME for acknowledging her fight.

14 Nov 2019 9:52 AM

As per a latest bulletin issued by the IMD, Bulbul intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm at 5.30 am and was about 390 km from south-southeast of Paradip. (Representational Image)

‘Yellow warning’ issued in four districts of Odisha

The meteorological centre in Bhubaneswar has issued yellow warning for four districts of Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara and Bhadrak.

09 Nov 2019 2:19 AM

An Army jawan is accused of sharing secret information with a suspected Pakistani ISI agent over social media. (Photo: Representational)

Odisha jawan falls victim to ISI honeytrap, arrested

During the process, the CID came to know that the jawan was in touch with a Pakistani agent through Facebook.

09 Nov 2019 2:08 AM

Tuesday's incident came five months after another woman journalist filed a complaint against Mohanty. (Photo: Twitter)

He abused me, pulled my arm: Journalist misbehaved by BJD MP, FIR registered

Mohanty, however, denied the allegation, even as visuals of the incident were broadcast by local TV channels.

07 Nov 2019 6:38 PM

According to official reports, more than 64 people lost lives in Cyclone 'Fani'. (Photo: Representational)

Cyclone 'Bulbul' may intensify, likely to move towards Bengal

As a precautionary measure, the Odisha govt has asked all district administrations to closely watch the development of the cyclonic system.

07 Nov 2019 1:37 PM

Kiren Rijiju is also elated and impressed over the support given to various sports in the state of Odisha. (Photo: PTI)

Hopefully, India will revive its lost glory in hockey': Sports minister Kiren Rijiju

The minister said all the necessary steps are being taken to ensure that India displays the 'best-ever' performance at the Tokyo Olympics.

02 Nov 2019 11:13 AM

Mandeep (24th, 53rd minutes) scored two field goals while Harmanpreet Singh (5th) and SV Sunil (48th) also hit the target for India. (Photo: PTI)

FIH Olympic Qualifier: Mandeep Singh brace saves India blushes against minnows Russia

Mandeep Singh struck twice as a below-par India struggled past underdog Russia 4-2 in the first leg of the hockey Olympic Qualifier.

02 Nov 2019 11:05 AM

Robo Chef, a first of its kind restaurant in the city has two robots that interact with customers and serve food. (Photo: ANI)

Made in India robots to serve food at this Bhubaneswar restaurant

The robots also have a voice-operated system to greet the customers and welcome them to the eatery.

17 Oct 2019 10:06 AM

'Ram Temple is not a political issue, this is the issue of faith of Hindu society. Ram Mandir issue is related to society's faith. The way the court's proceeding is going on we have hope that a decision will come soon. We have seen the delay before on this issue but now the court has taken the matter for its conclusions,' Vaidya said. (Photo: ANI)

Ram Mandir not political issue, but matter Hindu society's faith: senior RSS leader

Vaidya was speaking at a press briefing after a meeting of the Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal.

16 Oct 2019 2:04 PM

'Whenever a country in the world was confused and diverted from the right path, it came to India in search of the truth. When the Jews were being chased away, India is the only country that gave them shelter. The Parsis are also able to safely practise their religion here,' Mohan Bhagwat said (Photo: ANI)

'Muslims in India are happiest,' says RSS supremo

He said that 'Hindu' is not a name of a language, province or country but a culture.

13 Oct 2019 1:31 PM

Operations were halted for three-and-a-half-hours, and resumed only after police intervened, Mehra said. Coal India has lodged a complaint at the local police station against the protesters. (Photo: Representative)

Goat’s death sparks protest in Bhubaneshwar, costs Coal India Rs 2.7 crore in 3.5 hours

It's surprising, but true. A goat can also cost you,

02 Oct 2019 6:02 PM

They offered flowers to the bronze idol of the Father of the Nation and sang devotional songs before it. Several social organisations garlanded the idol. (Photo: File)

Mahatma Gandhi worshipped at temple in Odisha's Bhatra

Priest Radhakanta Bag said the temple attracts visitors from all walks of life.

02 Oct 2019 1:20 PM

The development happened after a member of Tajungia panchayat samiti, Ruda Malik had filed a petition against Pradhan alleging that she did not disclose the number of children. (Photo: Representational)

Panchayat body dismisses Odisha woman from post for having three kids

Pradhan is the wife of Saluga Pradhan who is sitting MLA from G Udaygiri.

02 Oct 2019 10:43 AM

The President, while paying homage to the martyrs of the Corps of Army Air Defence, said: 'Their sacrifice has secured our sovereignty, brought glory to our nation and protected our people.' (Photo: ANI)

President Kovind presents Colours to Corps of Army Air Defence in Odisha

He congratulated all the veterans and serving soldiers of the Corps for their performance.

28 Sep 2019 5:05 PM

According to the police, the incident occurred on September 14 as per the complainant. (Photo: ANI)

Seven arrested in Odisha in connection with gang-rape of woman in Kalahandi

Odisha Police had on Monday registered case against several men for gang-raping woman at knife-point in Kalahandi district.

26 Sep 2019 11:08 AM

Chandrasekhar Sahu slapped Sangram Sahu, former Gajapati District Youth Congress president, who had attended the meeting to join the ruling BJD. (Photo: video screengrab)

Watch: Senior BJD MP slap young party worker on stage at party meet

‘The MP did not slap me but only chided by just touching my cheek just like elder brother,’ the worker who got slapped said.

25 Sep 2019 5:14 PM

'The victim in her complaint said that she was raped by 5-6 men,' said B Gangadhar, Superintendent of Police (SP).

Woman gang-raped in Odisha's Kalahandi

The police said that it took cognizance of the matter after the video of the incident went viral on social media.

24 Sep 2019 2:50 PM

A poor woman picking mahua flower seeds in Kandhamal district.

Odisha’s growth story has many mismatches with ground realities

With an average annual growth rate of around 8.1 per cent for the period 2012-19, Odisha figured among the top-5 high growth states nationally.

13 Sep 2019 3:21 AM

The BJD and the BJP fought the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in the state in April-May as bitter rivals. (Photo: File)

Odisha BJP leader says, 'Patnaik became CM with our blessings', sparks row

Nayak, however, retracted his comments a few hours later, asserting that the BJP continues to be the Opposition party.

12 Sep 2019 1:17 PM

The minister informed that special camps would also be set up at different places to help motorists comply with the amended provisions of the MV Act.

After Gujarat, Odisha to cut penalty on traffic violation

Odisha CM Patnaik had on Monday asked the enforcement agencies not to go on overdrive but counsel and handhold the people to facilitate compliance.

12 Sep 2019 7:23 AM

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