A woman and her nine-year-old daughter were killed on Sunday as an oil tanker ran over them in Odisha's Balasore district, police said.
The incident happened near Mathani on National Highway-60, they said. The woman along with her daughter was walking by the roadside when the oil tanker suddenly skidded and ran over them, police said. Both of them died on the spot.
The Puri Jagannath temple is all set to reopen for devotees from tomorrow (Monday) and all the preparations have reached final stages, said district Collector Samarth Verma on Sunday. More
After Tamil Nadu, Odisha is second in the country where the majority of landless farmers have opted for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana More
Odisha logged 1058 new Covid cases on Sunday but the detection of infection in as many as 138 children has emerged as a serious concern ahead of the possible third wave of the pandemic More
Only a limited number of guests attended the State-level celebrations which included 20 Covid warriors, doctors, health and sanitation workers. More
Director General of Police, Abhay gave away the awards at an event at the Police Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. More
As per the official notification, 4619 teachers' posts will be filled through this mega recruitment drive in government Secondary schools in Odisha. More
A home guard on Sunday electrocuted to death while a constable sustained critical injuries after coming in contact with an 11-KV live wire at Siko Police Outpost in Khordha district.
As per reports, the duo was installing a pole to hoist the national flag at the police outpost on the occasion of Independence Day when it came in contact with the live wire.
The injured constable has been admitted to Bhubaneswar AIIMS.
Of the 1058 new Covid-19 cases, 616 were reported from quarantine centres, 442 are local contact cases and 138 cases are in the age group of 0-18 years. More
CM Naveen Patnaik today announced to introduce Smart Health Card, first of its kind in the country. More
The Odisha government's decision to hold direct elections for the post of Mayor of Municipal Corporations and Chairperson of Municipalities and Notified Area Councils (NAC) in the State has been welcomed by people. More
The district administration of Kendrapara on Saturday began execution of the drinking water project on Kharasrota river amid tight security. More
After a dry spell, Odisha is predicted to record widespread intermittent rainfall from Aug 16 - 18. Light rainfall forecast during 8-9 am in 11 districts on 75th Independence Day More
The PM's address would focus primarily on building the resilience of the nation to grow taller from the shadows of pandemic. And to lit that instinct of resilience, the theme of the 75th I-Day has been 'Nation First, Always First' More
Debashish Sethy and Sudhir Kumar Tudu, who sacrificed their lives during an anti-Maoist operation in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, have been chosen for the prestigious Shaurya Chakra. More