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Senior citizens had complained of lack of proper policies for the elderly in the state, in a letter to HC.

Odisha to help senior citizens ill-treated by their children

According to a report released recently, around 60 to 70 per cent of elderly residents in the country are victims of...

17 Jun 2019 2:38 AM IST

Situation is no different in SRM High School and Nano Science College in Bhubaneswar, where only five students had appeared for the examination, but none of them could clear the papers. (Representational image)

Non-performing Odisha colleges to face strong action

Similarly, KPD College in Daspalla and Bellaguntha women's college in Ganjam also recorded zero pass percentage.

6 Jun 2019 6:22 AM IST

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik distributes Abhada Torani to devotees during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Odisha budget gives priority to pre-declared schemes

The analysis also revealed that the gap between budget allocation and actual expenditure across departments is a serious...

5 July 2019 1:11 AM IST

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...

13 Sept 2019 3:21 AM IST

With 2,500 traffic policemen constantly scanning the roads for offenders, drivers have a reason to pull up their socks as they will now have to pay double the fine as compared to earlier.

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...

12 Sept 2019 7:23 AM IST

An iron ore mine in Odishas Keonjhar district

Odisha in a fix as SC seeks Centre's view on imposing cap on mining in...

The SC observation assumes much significance as the mining sector contributes nearly Rs 50,000 crore annual revenue to...

6 Dec 2023 7:09 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

Parties try hard to woo farmers, tribals and dalits in Odisha

Taking cue from BJP's recent defeat in 3 states, BJD is concentrating on development schemes to impress voters.

22 Dec 2018 1:35 AM IST

The announcement was made by BJP state president Basant Panda at a press conference in Odisha. (Photo: Facebook)

BJP promises farm loan waiver in Odisha if party comes to power

Earlier, state Congress chief Niranjan Patnaik too had announced waiver of farmer loans if Congress comes to power in...

18 Dec 2018 5:01 PM IST

The mobile app will give information on presence of elephants as well as snapping of electric wires.

Odisha: Honey bee machine to save elephants

An official of the state forest department on Saturday said coordinated efforts were being made by various department of...

9 Dec 2018 5:35 AM IST

An elephant calf which strayed into human habitation in search of water and fell into a well at Khurda near Bhubaneswar.

Odisha learns from TN tragedy, develops plan to avoid forest fires

WhatsApp group called Forest Fire Alert' has been created; blazes pushing animals into human habitation.

26 March 2018 12:49 AM IST

The state health department has taken this decision with the aim of encouraging maximum doctors to work and serve in rural areas. (Representational Image)

Patnaik govt says 'no' to Ayushman programme

The BJP, however, questioned the state government's wisdom for saying no to the Ayusman Bharat Programme.

15 Jun 2018 12:49 AM IST

Priests of the 12th century Sri Mandir, the abode of Lord Jagannath, perform a ritual during the annual rath yatra in Puri.

Missing key of temple's treasure haunts Naveen Patnaik

Ratna Bhandar is the treasury of the 12th century Sri Mandir, the abode of Lord Jagannath.

18 Jun 2018 5:12 AM IST