News from Odisha

Sundergarh: ‘Pathargadi’ movement which is marked by installation of stone plaques by fringe tribal outfits against the traditional constitutional administration seeking self-rule is spreading like a wildfire in several villages of Sundergarh. The movement has now sparked clashes between two sects of tribals, one represented by fringe outfits who are demanding self-rule and others who […]

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday alleged that the ruling-Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is holding pre-election meetings behind closed doors with various officials at the behest of a specific IAS officer. Addressing a presser, BJP spokesperson Pitambar Acharya raised questions over the closed-door meetings of government officials including chief secretary Aditya Padhi in […]

Bhubaneswar: Despite southwest monsoon arriving early by almost two days than its scheduled date, Odisha has recorded 37 percent less rainfall. Official sources said Odisha has received 80.4 mm rainfall during the monsoon period from June 1 till June 20 against the average normal rainfall of 127.2 mm during the same period. “Odisha witnessed 20 […]

Bhubaneswar: With people of all ages cutting across the social strata and regions rolling out their yoga mats to take part in the International Yoga Day celebrations today, BJP criticised the Odisha government’s lack of participation and initiatives to mark the day. Sources said just like last year, the state government had decided to observe […]

Balasore: A doctor fainted while conducting a surgery inside the operation theatre (OT) of Balasore District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) today. Soon after, he was admitted to the ICU of the hospital for treatment. Sources said doctor Girija Das of Gynaecology Department of the hospital lost consciousness while conducting an operation at around 2.30 PM today. […]

Jharsuguda: In a heinous act,  a four-year-old boy was beaten to death by his drunken father at Bhursimal village in Jharsuguda district today. The accused who managed to abscond after the incident is still at large. As per reports, Subham, son of one Dinesh Nayak was staying at his grandfather’s place since the last nine […]

Bhubaneswar: There seems no end to recovery of smuggled gold at Biju Patnaik International Airport after gold weighing 295 grams worth Rs 9 lakh was seized from a passenger at the airport today. The precious metal was recovered from an Indian origin passenger who arrived at the airport form Bangkok today. Suspecting the movement of […]

Bhubaneswar: Revenue and Disaster Management Department on Thursday issued show-cause notice to the authorities of Kendriya Vidyalaya-1 in Bhubaneswar for violating the order of the government notifying extension of summer vacations till June 25 in view of grueling intense heat conditions. According to reports, the school has been holding classes which forced children to travel […]

Jagatsinghpur: Two youths, including son of Odisha Planning Board Vice-Chairman Bishnu Das were injured after the car they were travelling in hit an ambulance near Machhagaon of the district in wee hours today. Das’ son Bijay Shankar along with his friend was returning after attending a marriage reception last night, informed sources. As per reports, […]

Malkangiri: In yet another incident of mindless violence, a villager was allegedly shot dead by red rebels at Sudhakonda village under Kalimela police limits in Malkangiri district late last night. As per sources, more than 20 armed red rebels called the deceased, identified as Ganga Madakami of Sudhakonda village from his house, tied up his […]

Bhubaneswar:  People from across Odisha rolled out their yoga mats, twisted and turned as they basked in the goodness of International Yoga Day celebrations.Even before daybreak, people from all walks of life irrespective of age were seen thronging to yoga camps and practice asanas to join the swelling number of enthusiasts worldwide. In Bhubaneswar, a […]

Bhubaneswar: Even as Odisha continues to reel under intense hot and humid conditions, people can expect a break from such conditions as the Regional Meteorological Department has issued thunderstorm alert for 16 districts in Odisha on Thursday. As per the latest bulletin, the alert has been issued for Khurda (Bhubaneswar), Puri, Nayagarh, Jagatsinghpur, Rayagada, Gajapati, […]

Keonjhar: The scare surrounding parcels triggered by the recent Patnagarh wedding gift blast incident led to a curious situation at the Ghasipura Post Office in Keonjhar today where a package suddenly started emitting smoke. As per reports, the parcel that arrived from Jajpur Road  reached the Ghasipura post office yesterday and was supposed to be […]

Bhubaneswar: A Royal Bengal tiger from the Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is on its way to the Satkosia Tiger Reserve in Odisha’s Angul district in a special vehicle. It is for the first time that a wild cat is being relocated to a different state in the country. The relocation is a part […]

Bhadrak: Eight persons were injured in an acid attack following a clash between two groups of servitors near Akhandalamani temple in Aradi of the district Wednesday night. The servitors reportedly came to blows over performing pujas for devotees. As per reports, a war of words ensued between two sects of servitors of the shrine following […]