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BJP President Amit Shah (Photo: PTI)

Doubts over BJP plans for Odisha polls

Panchayat polls in Odisha will be held in five phases in February.

22 Jan 2017 7:06 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today reshuffled his cabinet by inducting 10 fresh faces and elevating two ministers of state to cabinet rank. (Photo: PTI)

Cabinet revamp in Odisha, 12 ministers take oath

Ten Odisha ministers had resigned yesterday to pave the way for the Chief Minister to revamp his cabinet.

7 May 2017 1:50 PM IST

The two tribal dominated districts, Mayurbhanj and Kalahandi, where opposition BJP performed exceptionally well in the recent panchayat polls, also remained unrepresented in the ministry. (Photo: PTI)

13 districts have no representation in Naveen's new ministry

Patnaik's home turf Ganjam has the highest number of four Ministers.

7 May 2017 1:21 PM IST

Patnaik said the revamp would help the ruling Biju Janata Dal serve the people better. (Photo: PTI)

7 ministers resign ahead of Odisha cabinet reshuffle

Sources said, 10 members of the Patnaik cabinet will tender resignation ahead of the reshuffle which is expected to take...

6 May 2017 4:49 PM IST

Indian navy personnel display their skills during Naval Day celebrations at the Arabian Sea. (Photo: AP)

Can Indian Navy afford a mutiny?

The Japanese Navy too has traditionally been active on the Pacific Ocean owing to its proximity and vastness.

20 March 2017 2:18 AM IST

In the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, according to reports, the tribals trekked the hilly terrain of around 40 kilometres braving the vagaries of nature and wild animals, to reach Kudumulugumma early in the morning. (Representational Image)

Maoist threat forces tribals in Odisha to flee village

Official sources said the families have been provided with temporary accommodation at the Kudumulugumma block office.

16 Nov 2016 4:46 AM IST

The tribals have limited wants and consume foods that grow locally. They dont travel much so they do not require money in hand to spend.

Demonitisation: Barter system saves Odisha tribals from trouble

Spread over around 27,050sq. km., the undivided Koraput region includes four districts Koraput, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri...

16 Nov 2016 4:10 AM IST

Air Indias second placed S. Vijayalakshami (from left), winner Padminit Rout of PSPB (centre) and her team mate third placed Eesha Karavde pose with their trophies in New Delhi on Monday.

Women's Chess: Rout completes title hat-trick

The victory ensured that Padmini will be a part of the team in the next world team chess championship.

15 Nov 2016 11:44 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: File)

Odisha: 3 youths burnt alive as car catches fire after hitting...

According to reports, the speeding car crashed into a tree following which the engine of the car caught fire and...

31 May 2017 2:42 PM IST

There are enough reasons for both the places to connect with each other socially, economically and spiritually, Patnaik said. (Photo: PTI)

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik demands daily AC train service between...

There are enough reasons for both the places to connect with each other socially, economically and spiritually, Patnaik...

28 May 2017 5:15 PM IST

Sumitra Maharana and her sister Suchitra showing art sketches on bottles as their mother displays a palmleaf painting.

An Odisha village where people live for and with art

Despite poor monetary returns, the artists keep going on due to their emotional bonding with the heritage.

29 July 2017 2:53 AM IST

In the past four years, heatstroke has claimed 33 lives while leading to the hospitalisation of over 800 people.

Heat wave in Odisha, snow in parts of J&K, Delhi pleasant

It was a pleasant day in the national capital with the maximum temperature settling at 32.6 degrees Celsius

10 April 2017 11:11 AM IST