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J&K: Actor-turned-politician escapes a ‘terrorist attack’

According to reports, two militants suddenly opened fire on the vehicles on the National Highway.

15 Sep 2018 12:34 AM

Rout also said that he was not aware of the reasons for his expulsion from the party. (Photo: Facebook)

Nothing to be sad about: Damodar Rout after expulsion from BJD

The seven-time MLA was embroiled in controversy since last week after raising three alleged scams to the embarrassment of the ruling BJD.

13 Sep 2018 8:44 AM

The matter came to light when the condition of the minor girl deteriorated and she was taken to a hospital and later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, police said. (Representational Image)

6-yr-old girl raped by 13-year-old relative in Odisha, critical

The incident happened when the girl was alone in the house at Mahisakhal locality on Tuesday.

13 Sep 2018 8:28 AM

Traffic cop Pratap Chandra Khandwal said he created the moves through experience and practice. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Watch: This Odisha cop controls traffic with his dance moves

The 33-year-old home guard is currently deployed as traffic police personnel and controls traffic with his dance moves.

11 Sep 2018 6:18 PM

Meghna has appealed to more members of the transgender community to look at driving as a viable career option to become self-reliant. (Photo: Twitter | @olacabs Screengrab)

Women feel safe, men don't treat me differently, says Ola's first transgender driver

Meghna Sahoo faced discrimination and rejection due to her gender identity and switched jobs in hopes of being treated at par with others.

01 Sep 2018 10:50 AM

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik who spoke to each other before the election for Rajya Sabha’s deputy chairman.

BJD-NDA proximity adds to new political drama

The BJD saw the CBI inquiry into the chit fund scam as an act of vengeance by the BJP to settle scores with it for breaking the alliance.

20 Aug 2018 6:09 AM

Chief Minister Patnaik also stated that people of Odisha stand by the flood-affected people of Kerala at this hour of severe distress. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Odisha CM announces additional financial aid for Kerala floods

Patnaik has also ordered 500 metric ton of polythene sheets worth about Rs 8 crores for the southern state.

19 Aug 2018 7:51 PM

Similarly, Malikuda and Chichenda bridges in the district were also submerged, marooning at least 40 villages, including Ghantapada, Malikuda and Manikpura. (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

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

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also said that a number of political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah, had spoken to him in this regard. (Photo: File | PTI)

With Naveen Patnaik’s support, BJP inches towards winning RS Dy Chairman polls

A keen contest is on cards today between NDA nominee Harivansh Narayan Singh and joint oppn candidate BK Hariprasad for the post.

09 Aug 2018 8:25 AM

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.

06 Aug 2018 12:50 AM

Union electronics and IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said that rural digital entrepreneurs are providing livelihood opportunities to nearly 12 lakh rural people. (Photo: PTI)

'Rural digital entrepreneurs providing livelihood to 12 lakh people'

Three lakh common service centres have created rural digital entrepreneurs, says Ravi Shankar Prasad.

05 Aug 2018 10:36 AM

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth will be in double digit with a quantum jump.

India poised for quantum GDP growth by 2030: NALCO CMD

Growth of the country will come in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.

04 Aug 2018 11:33 AM

$In a motorcycle accident in January 2018 the man suffered fractures and during routine tests in Puducherry, the doctors got to know that the man was HIV positive. (Photo: AFP | Representational)$

After hospitals deny treatment, Odisha man diagnosed HIV positive hangs self

Distressed over the delay in operating his hand, the man also felt humiliated by the villager’s treatment towards him.

25 Jul 2018 5:05 PM

Villagers wade through flood waters at Bhoisahi in Bhubaneswar. (Photo: PTI)

Heavy rains lash Odisha, several cities inundated

Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force jawans were deployed in relief and rescue operations in the marooned area.

22 Jul 2018 2:49 AM

In an effort to meet the rising demand for skilled manpower, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced to launch the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) in Barang, Bhubaneswar.

Dharmendra Pradhan lays foundation stone for NSTI in Odisha

The institute shall be equipped with state of the art facility to impart skill development courses.

18 Jul 2018 1:17 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah have teamed up to dislodge ‘invincible’ BJD head and chief minister Naveen Patnaik.

Odisha CM Naveen cocks a snook at Centre thanks to state’s rich treasury

Ability to roll out welfare schemes from state’s own financial resources helps him take on the Union govt.

16 Jul 2018 4:10 AM

New Konark temple to become reality: Raghunath Mohapatra

Mohapatra gave all the credits to Lord Jagannath and expressed his gratitude to President of India Ram Nath Kovind for nominating him to Rajya Sabha.

16 Jul 2018 1:55 AM

The couple has to refund the amount within a year if the marriage ends in divorce within five years, a government official said. (Representational image)

Odisha hikes inter-caste marriage incentives

The amount would be given irrespective of the economic status of the marrying couple and has to be used to purchase land or household articles.

05 Jul 2018 4:18 AM

Ex-Odisha MLA arrested for operating sex racket

According to reports, the police conducted a raid on a spa located in the Park Street area of Kolkata for allegedly running a brothel.

03 Jul 2018 1:45 AM

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