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Bhubaneswar: The framed oil paintings of illustrious state leaders that once adorned the corridors of the State Secretariat have suddenly vanished sparking off resentment among members of different political parties. The only picture that now dons walls of the establishment is that of the legendary leader Biju Patnaik. While the state government says that the […]

Bhubaneswar: With only a few days remaining for inauguration of the Gurupriya bridge in Malkangiri, the ruling-BJD and BJP are vying to take credit for the bridge work. Ahead of the formal inauguration of the structure scheduled on July 26, BJP questioned the rationale behind the State government’s effort to hijack the entire credit for […]

Berhampur: Two wanted criminals allegedly involved in a loot incident near Khalikote on June 2 were arrested after an encounter by police near Sanaghati Chhak in Ganjam district in wee hours of Wednesday. The duo was involved in looting three toll gate employees of Rs 25 lakh who were on their way to deposit the […]

Boudh: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday launched the ambitious ‘Green Mahanadi Mission’ aimed at protecting the natural flow of Mahanadi River, the lifeline of Odisha. The campaign was launched from Boudh and Subarnapur districts where massive plantation drives will be carried alongside the Mahanadi River. Official sources said nearly 2 crore saplings will be […]

Keonjhar: A youth under Soso police limits in Keonjhar district diagnosed as HIV+ve allegedly killed himself after hospitals refused to treat him. Body of the youth was today found hanging from a tree near the village pond. Following the incident, father of the youth lodged a police complaint alleging negligence on the part of hospitals. […]

Puri: Lakhs of devotees thronged the Puri Badadanda today to witness the holy Trinity in their golden glory during the Suna Besha ritual today. All roads led to Badadanda today as it was that time of the year when the sibling deities of Puri Srimandir adorn their gold ornaments and give darshan to devotees. Thanks […]

Boudh: Villagers living alongside Mahanadi, Devi, Baitarani and Tel Rivers are in a state of panic as water level in these rivers has risen following torrential rain. As per reports, a bridge was washed away in Chandigada village under Boudh block after sudden inflow of flood water; as such the village has been cut-off from […]

Kendrapara: Wanted sharp shooter and close aide of arrested gangster Tito, Bhabani Shankar Sahoo alias Babu Sahoo was nabbed after an encounter with the police near Ichhapur-Chhagaria Road here in the wee hours of Monday. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of special squad and officials of Kendrapara Town police station intercepted Sahoo at […]

Bhubaneswar: After “No flood” assurances, the Special Relief Commissioner today alerted of a low to medium scale flood in the Mahanadi river system. With torrential and incessant rain continuing to lash several parts of the state including upper catchment and lower areas of Mahanadi, a low to medium scale flood could be possible in the […]

Bhubaneswar: The Regional Meteorological Centre issued thunderstorm and lightning warning for nine districts in Odisha on Sunday. People in Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Angul, Sonepur, Boudh and Malkangiri districts have been asked to remain alert till 1PM today. Moreover, several parts of Odisha will also continue to receive heavy rainfall as the low pressure […]

Bhubaneswar: As many as three persons were killed when the car they were travelling in collided with truck from behind near Satsang Vihar area on Saturday night. The deceased have been identified as Kumar Chandan, Debashis Mishra and Parshuram Harichandan. All the three were reportedly residents of Bhubaneswar. While Chandan was reportedly an Engineer, Debasish […]

Bhubaneswar: A day after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) transferred Tapan Misra, the director of Ahmedabad-based Space Application Centre (SAC), to the organisation’s headquarters in Bengaluru; speculations are doing rounds in national media about a conspiracy to prevent the scientist from becoming the next ISRO chairman. A directive issued by ISRO chairman K Sivan […]

Bhubaneswar: The Regional Meteorological Centre Saturday issued heavy rain and thunderstorm alert for 19 districts in Odisha. The thunderstorm alert has been issued for Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Sambalpur, Deogarh and Koraput districts till 1.15 pm today. Meanwhile, the water level of several […]

Bhubaneswar: Heavy rain under the impact of active south-west monsoon continued to batter parts of Odisha, affecting life and causing several rivers to be in spate. The water level of several major rivers including Nagabali and Bansadhara in Rayagada district has seen an upward trend. Official sources said Bansadhara River, currently flowing at 82.32 meters, […]

Bhubaneswar: Senior BJD leader Damodar Rout on Friday targeted his own party over links with gangster Tito and questioned the objective behind inclusion of the gangster’s brother in the party. Speaking to media persons Rout said, “Without politicians’ patronage, gangster Tito couldn’t have been able to extend his empire. Initial investigation reveals, Tito owns over […]