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Sundergarh: A major tragedy was averted after CRPF jawans recovered a landmine, suspected to be planted by the Maoists, during combing operations at Langalakanta forest under K Balang police limits today. According to reports, the 15-kg landmine was subsequently diffused by the jawans. The recovery of landmine is said to be a major success for […]

Bhubaneswar: Once again the chit fund scam ‘ghost’ has returned to haunt the ruling-Biju Janata Dal (BJD) as two of its senior leaders and sitting MLAs have been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Seashore chit fund scam. According to sources, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s close aides—MLA Atanu […]

Bhubaneswar/ Cuttack: The 70th Republic Day was celebrated with much gaiety and patriotic fervour across Odisha today. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal unfurled the Tricolour and took the salute of the State-level Republic Day parade held at Mahatma Gandhi marg in Bhubaneswar while Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attended the celebrations in Cuttack. Addressing the people […]

Cuttack: At least two persons were killed while as many as 15 persons were injured after a passenger bus overturned near Kajalakana in Choudwar of Cuttack district today. A massive rescue operation by Police and Fire Services personnel was launched following the mishap as several passengers were trapped inside the bus. According to reports, the […]

Bhubaneswar: A day after his dismissal from Congress, former Union Minister Srikant Jena today spewed venom against Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Niranjan Patnaik by calling him a ‘habitual bribe giver’. While addressing a presser, Jena also targeted AICC president Rahul Gandhi and announced that he will make a big expose during the latter’s […]

Khurda: Despite tall claims of Odisha government on corruption-free governance, a youth allegedly ended his life after failing to get benefits under rural housing scheme due to corruption and bribery at the block-level. The shocking incident has been reported from Nirakarpur Patanasahi in Khurda district and the deceased has been identified as Laxmidhar Behera. Moreover, […]

Bhubaneswar: The incident of a class-VIII girl student delivering a baby inside a state-run residential hostel has raised serious concerns over the security of the girl students. Highlighting the same, several opposition parties today targeted the Odisha government and demanded action against the concerned minister, secretary and the district collector. Moreover, taking suo motu cognizance, […]

Puri: Eyeing to woo women voters ahead of the crucial general polls, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced loans at zero per cent interest to empower women self-help groups (SHG) in the State. While attending a mega convention of Mission Shakti groups in Puri, Patnaik also inaugurated several welfare schemes for the women SHGs […]

Bhubaneswar: Within 10 days of its announcement, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme along with its website, logo and beneficiary list. Official sources said 21.40 lakh beneficiaries have been included in the first phase and the collectors have been directed to implement the scheme […]

Puri: Anxious wait of thousands of devotees soon turned into a euphoric onrush into the Puri Srimandir as the authorities threw the temple gates open after hours of delay, disappointment & deadlock. Devotees were seen storming the temple to get a glimpse of the Holy Trinity after 12 hours of ordeal on account of a […]

Bhubaneswar: The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours and subsequently into a Severe Cyclonic Storm in subsequent 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) today said in a bulletin. The system is likely to move north-northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh coast between […]

Cuttack: The annual high school certificate (HSC) or the matriculation examination will be held from February 22 to March 8, 2019, informed Board of Secondary Education (BSE) president Jahan Ara Begum today. Along with matric exams, the examination for State Open School certificate, Madhyama Sanskrit and class 9 vocational examinations will be held simultaneously from […]

Bhubaneswar: Braving the early morning chill, thousands of people including youths turned up for the OTV Mini-marathon organized on the occasion of World AIDS Day today. It was a rare spectacle as the residents of the smart city of Bhubaneswar came together to extend support to the novel initiative of OTV to spread awareness about […]

Bhubaneswar: A day after Dhenkanal district administration’s deforestation drive to pave way for a proposed beer factory at Balarampur was vehemently opposed, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today ordered immediate stoppage of tree cutting. As per the notification issued by the Office of the Chief Minister (CMO), the Central Range Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) has […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received investment proposals worth Rs 4.19 lakh crore during the Make in Odisha conclave 2018, informed CM Naveen Patnaik today. Briefing the media, Patnaik informed that total intents have been received across 15 diversified sectors with a potential to generate 5.91 lakh additional jobs for the people of Odisha. “Odisha government will […]