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On Tuesday, the central government had released Rs 600 crore to flood-hit Kerala as promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Rs 500 crore) and Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Rs 100 crore) during their visits to the state. (Photo: AP)

Hirakud to open 25 gates today, flood alert issued

The water level of Hirakud is on the rise following the incessant rain in the upper catchment areas in Chhattisgarh.

29 Aug 2018 12:51 AM IST

Jay Panda, who quit the BJD im May this year, has termed the complaint and seizing of his helicopter as brazen attempt to handicapâ€ his movement. (Photo: Twitter | @PandaJay)

Jay Panda's chopper seized in Odisha, ex-BJD MP says 'they can't stop...

Odisha police filed case against Panda for allegedly violating rules by flying over Chilika lake, a 'No Flying Eco...

18 Sept 2018 1:30 PM IST

Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said the government is open to Saudi oil giant Aramcos interest to own majority stake in the proposed Rs 3-trillion refinery at Ratnagiri.

Odisha must cut fuel VAT: Pradhan

If the rate of crude oil increases in international market, the states actually get the benefit,â€ Mr Pradhan said.

17 Sept 2018 1:08 AM IST

The twins before the first phase of surgery in AIIMS.

First phase of surgery to separate twins went well'

The second phase is likely to be conducted in October where the actual separation of the head will take place.

30 Aug 2017 10:15 PM IST

The milestone came as NTPC Ltd, Indias largest power producer, commissioned a 45 MW solar power project at Bhadla in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Odisha govt to run all buildings on solar power by Nov-Dec

Sources said that all the government buildings identified in twin cities will be operated by solar power in next...

20 Aug 2017 6:30 AM IST

Santoshi Deo, a woman hailing from Badamuni village, earns livelihood by driving an auto-rickshaw in Odishas Keonjhar town. (Photo: Asian Age)

Odisha: Deserted woman turns role model for others

Odisha government's skill training helped auto-driver become self-reliant.

26 Nov 2016 2:08 AM IST

Food packets being loaded into a copter. (Photo: Asian Age)

Food packets air dropped in flood-hit Odisha villages

As many as three thousand food packets were air-dropped by the afternoon.

18 July 2017 12:48 AM IST

Kin carries the pregnant woman on a stretcher. (Photo: The Asian Age)

Odisha: Woman carried on stretcher for 16 km

The woman delivered a baby girl in the hospital and both are said to be in a good condition.

24 July 2017 5:55 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

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

The zoo is reeling under bird flu scare after 20 birds, including caged ones like munia, grey partridge and ringneck parrots died in the last few months. (Representational image)

500 chickens culled over bird flu scare in Odisha

Ten rapid response teams have been mobilised for the operation in the area, officials said.

29 Dec 2016 1:12 AM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: PTI)

Can't help Iranian woman due to court order: Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj had sought a report from the Odisha government on the case involving 28-year-old Narges K. Ashtari.

1 Jan 2017 3:22 AM IST