The active cases in the State now stood at 13,285 while 12,53,914 patients have recovered from the disease so far, added I&PR Department.

Separate teams of Vigilance officials comprising eight DSPs, two inspectors, five ASIs, and other staff had conducted search operations at seven places linked to the ADM on Friday.

Acharya had asked Rijiju whether the Odisha Legislative Assembly has adopted a unanimous resolution for the creation of Legislative Council and if the Central government plans to create a Council under Article 169 of the...

The situation turned ugly after they started manhandling and abusing each other which triggered the clash.

“On being asked by an ex-MLA, the current MLA’s reacted in an abusing manner. How will a common man have the courage to ask the legislator?" asked the former MLA of Soro.

A total of 2,82,93,841 samples, including 68,239 in the past 24 hours, have been tested in the State so far. The daily Test Positivity Rate (TPR) now stands at 2.30 per cent.

Khandagiri Police reached the spot after getting information and started an investigation to ascertain the exact cause behind her death. Her body has been sent to Capital Hospital for post-mortem.

One or two places of Sonepur, Bolangir, Boudh, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Khordha and Puri might also receive thundershower on Thursday.

A reduction of 1,06,637 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

The 92-year-old singer was taken off the ventilator on January 27. However, she was again put back on ventilator support yesterday after her health condition deteriorated.

During investigation, the Bengaluru Police learnt the three youths were holed up in Bhubaneswar. Subsequently, a special team of the Bengaluru Police contacted the Chandrasekharpur Police Station and nabbed the trio today.

The Kalahandi Police and CRPF rushed to the spot upon receiving the information and started an investigation.

As per the data revealed by the officials, more than five kilograms of brown sugar have been recovered while 30 drug dealers have been arrested by the Jaleswar Police in the last six months.

A few students of Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir (SSVM) at Unit-8 offered ‘pushpanjali’ at the school while worshipping their individual idols and chanting mantras.

“As per routine, trains are taken to the washing line after the passengers finally deboard the train at the last stoppage,” said the Public Relations Officer of Sambalpur Railway Division.

The second worst hit country in terms of cases is India (41,803,318 infections and 498,983 deaths), followed by Brazil (25,820,745 infections and 629,301 deaths).

The searches were conducted on the strength of search warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance in Bhubaneswar, informed Odisha Vigilance.

“Examinations for Standard 10 and Standard 12 will be conducted as per the orders and guidelines of the respective Boards/ Councils/ Regulatory Authorities,” read the SRC order.

Physical classes for students from Class 8 to 12, along with colleges, universities and other techinical educational institutions will reopen from February 7.

After consuming the drink, which was actually spiked with sedative, Parida said he became unconscious. Following this, the miscreants allegedly gave him a thrashing before they took away Rs 75,000 and other belongings from him....