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Cuttack: A dengue patient undergoing treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack died today taking the toll in dengue-related deaths to five at the premier state-run hospital. The deceased has been identified as Soumyaranjan Nayak of Kujanga in Jagatsinghpur district. According to reports, Nayak was admitted to the hospital and was undergoing treatment […]

Bhubaneswar: The House Committee constituted by Odisha Assembly speaker to investigate the derogatory remarks against Odisha made by journalist Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, today summoned four persons including editors of two media houses. Chairman of the committee, Narasingha Mishra informed that summonses have also been issued to Odisha DGP and Intelligence Director. “The summonses have been issued […]

Jharsuguda: Ahead of the crucial 2019 elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked up a political storm by targeting Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government while addressing a public meeting at Jharsuguda today. Modi alleged that ‘corruption’ and delay in decision making have become the identity of the Odisha government and these have obstructed development of the State. […]

Jharsuguda: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated Jharsuguda airport, the second commercial airport in Odisha, to the people of the nation during his one-day visit to the State. Apart from inaugurating the Jharsuguda Airport, the maiden flight under UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) scheme from Jharsuguda to Raipur was also flagged off today. With […]

Bhubaneswar: The recent arrest of journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra by Odisha police in New Delhi on charges of making derogatory statements about Odisha and Konark Sun Temple has landed the Odisha government in the firing line with journalists across the spectrum criticising such high handedness. The turn of events that led to the arrest of […]

Bhubaneswar: In the name of investigation into allegations of flying helicopter over Chilika Lake, Odisha Police is sending confusing and contradictory summons, said former Kendrapara MP Baijayat Panda today. Panda, who took to twitter to highlight such discrepancies in notices sent to him by police, asserted that he was initially summoned by the Inspector-in-charge of […]

Bhubaneswar: Even as entire Odisha was on its toes in view of the possible destruction that cyclone ‘Daye’ might have caused, it crossed Gopalpur coast yesterday midnight without a single casualty. Special Relief Commissioner Bishnupada Sethi reiterated this today declaring that Chief Minister’s ‘Mission Zero Casualty’ was successfully achieved. Keeping in view the forecast of […]

Bhubaneswar: After being dragged into the ongoing chopper row, former Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda continued with his mission to reach out to people across Odisha. This time the former Parliamentarian reached thousands of supporters in Dhenkanal on his way to Deogarh district by road after his helicopter was seized by police. He arrived to a […]

Bhubaneswar: A day after Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hinted at a ‘viable alternative’ to BJD and Congress by uniting other smaller parties ahead of the 2019 elections, speculations are now rife over the new political equation in Odisha. “BJP will unite all political parties against BJD and Congress and we will be successful,” Pradhan said […]

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Prime Minister’s scheduled Odisha visit on September 22, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today asserted that Narendra Modi’s focus is on development of the State. Pradhan stated that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre has taken a lot of welfare measures towards development of road, rail and air network in Odisha. “PM […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government issued alerts to the administrative officials of the coastal districts today after the depression over Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm. “As per the latest prediction of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the deep depression over Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclone which will cross Gopalpur coast tonight,” […]

Bhubaneswar: Besides blocking roads and picketing on streets of Bhubaneswar, the Congress-led Bharat Bandh over fuel price hike had its effect on the Odisha Assembly as well. The proceedings of the Assembly had to be adjourned till tomorrow following the pandemonium created by Congress members over the fuel price rise issue. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen […]

Sambalpur: It is now testing times for Sunil Sahu as the farmer from Sambalpur has opted for ‘Kalabati Dhaan’ or the black rice cultivation on an experimental basis this year. The black rice variety, known for its rich medicinal values, was on the verge of extinction while farmers in several parts of Odisha are trying […]

Jagatsinghpur: Continuing with its crackdown on gangster Tito links, the Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Crime Branch today conducted simultaneous raids on the residence of one Diptiranjan Das at Mukundapur in Jagatsinghpur and Bhubaneswar. The raid was conducted by STF team led by DSP Ramchandra Thamba. One pistol, 12 rounds of live ammunition and […]

Rayagada: A total of 15 minor children including 11 girls were rescued from Rayagada railway station. All the minor children from Kanchamuhi village were being taken to Andhra Pradesh where they would have been engaged as labourers in a prawn processing unit, sources said. It is pertinent to mention here that several agencies engage children […]