Vikash Sharma

Jajpur: Bizarre but true. Miscreants decamped with Rs 3.5 lakh kept inside the storage box of a motorcycle parked in front of a police station in Jajpur. The cash belonged to a teacher and the...

Bhubaneswar: After facing criticism over poor matriculation results, the School and Mass Education department has now swung into action. The concerned minister, Samir Ranjan Dash today informed that it is certainly a matter of concern...

Bhubaneswar: Concerns are now being expressed over alarming rise in the number of lightning deaths in Odisha. In the past two days, at least ten persons have been killed in separate lightning strikes. As per...

Kendrapara: Rise in crocodile attacks has now spread panic along the riverside villages of Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district. The most recent incident was reported on June 2, when a man died after being...

Bhubaneswar: While 64 people died, the total loss to public property caused by cyclone Fani which hit Odisha on May 3 has been estimated to be Rs 6643.63 crore, as per the final damage assessment...

Bhubaneswar: After playing hide and seek for almost a week, the southwest monsoon is likely to touch Kerala coast within next 24 hours, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. IMD senior scientist, Soma...

Bhubaneswar: Even as search operations for missing AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) continue, the news of an Odia officer being among the 13 other personnel on the ill-fated aircraft, which is...

Bhubaneswar: Speculations are rife that senior BJP leader Damodar Rout may quit the saffron party and return to the ruling-BJD fold. Such speculations have been fuelled by the statements of Dama’s son Sambit Routray who...

Bhubaneswar: Several villages in cyclone Fani-battered Puri, Konark NAC and nearby areas still plunge into darkness as the sun sets – a reminder that return to normalcy is still a distant dream. Their excruciatingly long...

Bhubaneswar: In a major turn of events, what initially appeared as a series of accidents in the capital city, turned out to be a failed abduction bid during the course of investigation. Saheed Nagar Police...

Angul: A man died under mysterious circumstances soon after he was called to Kanhia Police Station in Angul in connection with a domestic violence complaint. The deceased has been identified as Deepak Barik of Badagunduri...

Bhubaneswar: With a significant rise in the number of dog bites and attacks in different parts of Odisha, questions are now being raised over lack of concrete measures being undertaken by concerned municipal corporation officials...

Bhubaneswar: After playing hide and seek for almost a week, the southwest monsoon is likely to hit Odisha within seven days, predicted India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) regional centre in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. The latest forecast...

Malkangiri: In a major breakthrough, Malkangiri Police on Saturday arrested 34 persons and seized 3,305 kg of ganja (dry cannabis) from their possession. Senior officials informed that the cost of the seized narcotics is expected...

Bhubaneswar: The power infrastructure in Odisha particularly in Puri, Cuttack and Khurda districts suffered massive damage in the extremely severe cyclone Fani which hit the State on May 3. Even though one month has passed,...

Bhubaneswar: Ever wondered about the lifestyle of a politician and that too of a Union Minister? Luxury and opulence are some things which many may associate with the men in power. But there is a...

Bhubaneswar: At a time when everyone is eagerly waiting for the southwest monsoon, there seems to be no respite from the heat and humid conditions in the meantime. To add to the woes, the India...

Bhubaneswar: Are you planning to visit an astrologer expecting to get a glimpse of what life has in store for you? Think twice as you might get cheated in the hands of some fraudsters. In...

Dhenkanal: A day after four people were killed in the tragic wall collapse incident in Dhenkanal, the local municipality shrugged off its responsibility by just demolishing a few dilapidated walls and houses. It is not...

Bhubaneswar: Special plans have been made to ensure socio-economic-educational empowerment of minorities especially girls, informed Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday. While chairing 112th Governing Body & 65th General Body...