News from Odisha

Bhubaneswar: As severe cyclonic storm Titli inches closer to Odisha-Andhra coast threatening of severe damage, the state government today cancelled the students’ union elections scheduled to be held across Odisha tomorrow. Chief Secretary AP Padhi informed that students’ union elections in colleges which were scheduled to be held in the state tomorrow have been cancelled […]

Kendrapara: In a shocking incident, three persons have been critically injured after unidentified miscreants threw acid at them in Mahakalpara area of the district here late on Tuesday night. According to information, one Himansu Barik, his wife Namita Barik and their two-year-old girl Subhashree sustained severe injuries after some unidentified miscreants attacked them with acid […]

Bhubaneswar: With one after another high profile leaders deserting the ruling-BJD camp, now concerns being raised over the prospects of the party during upcoming 2019 elections. After the exits of leaders like Rama Ranjan Baliarsing, Jayram Pangi, former Kendrapara MP and senior leader Jay Panda, ouster of senior leader Damodar Rout and recently resignation of […]

Koraput: Close on the heels of an inter-state meeting between senior police officials of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, security forces today claimed success in destroying a Maoist camp in Koraput. The rebel camp was busted during a combing operation by SOG jawans and police at Sunki forest under Pottangi police limits today. On basis of […]

Cuttack:The Silver city seems to have now turned into a hub for manufacturing adulterated products. This was again evident after cops busted a duplicate lubricant (engine oil) manufacturing unit from Jagatpur Industrial Estate here today. A team of police led by Inspector-In-Charge of Jagatpur police station, Biranchi Pati and ACP Trinath Mishra conducted a raid […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha forest department has suggested the State government to make amendments to the Wildlife (Protection) (Odisha) Rules, 1974 following which people killed in wild animal attacks will get compensation in a hassle free manner within 15 days of the incident. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Sandeep Tripathy on Friday said that the amendment […]

Bhubaneswar: Though the southwest monsoon has already started to withdraw from the eastern parts of the country, high temperature and hot climate will continue to give a tough time to people of Odisha till October 8, sources from the meteorological department said. “After the end of monsoon season, due to divergence in lower level of […]

Bhubaneswar: The ABP News-C Voter ‘Desh ka Mood’ survey has predicted that Narendra Modi-led BJP is likely to win big in Odisha during the upcoming 2019 general elections even though it will not be a smooth ride for its ruling alliance NDA, which is projected to emerge victorious in 276 of the 543 Lok Sabha […]

Bhubaneswar: As much-awaited proposed underground oil reservoir project (rock cavern) at Dankari hills under Dharmasala Tehsil near Chandikhole remains a non-starter amid rampant illegal mining in the area threatening the future of the project, the office of the Odisha Governor has directed the Forest and Environment Department to probe the matter. According to sources, a […]

Rourkela: Even as the parcel bomb explosion incident at Patnagarh in Bolangir is yet to fade away from our memories, another such incident has stoked concerns. According to sources, a parcel bomb nearly killed two persons in Moga area of Bhatinda in Punjab on September 26 and the accused, who is believed to have masterminded […]

Bhubaneswar: Joint Secretary of Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, Sunjay Sudhir today held discussions with the Chief Secretary of Odisha over initiation of the much-awaited underground oil reservoir project (rock cavern) at Dankari near Chandikhole of Jajpur district. “The State Government has assured to resolve all the issues that have been stalling the project for […]

Bhubaneswar: With tension prevailing at Raghunathnagar village on the outskirts of the city, the Commissionerate Police today deployed massive police force to prevent any untoward incident. According to sources, as many as five platoons of police force have been deployed in the area to control the tension from flaring up further. Earlier on Monday night, […]

Paradip: At least three students of Kendriya Vidayalaya in Paradip drowned in sea today during a cleaning programme on the beach here. The programme was initiated to mark the Swachh Bharat Diwas on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. As per latest information, two students have been rescued in critical condition while […]

Bhubaneswar: The manufacture and use of polythene and certain plastic products will be off-limits in six cities of Odisha as the State Government has implemented a ban on the synthetic material in different phases from today marking the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The stricture will come to enforcement in six cities- Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, […]

Jajpur: A woman had a miraculous escape from death after being allegedly pushed off a train by none other than her husband. Such an incident has sent shockwaves in Jajpur town. According to information, one Sabitri Das was accompanying her inebriated husband Rabi Das in a train from Balasore. But due to a quarrel, both […]