Odisha

While complete normalcy is yet to return in Bhadrak following the recent unrest erupted over offensive remarks against Hindu deities on social media, properties worth around Rs 30 lakh were gutted in a major fire that broke out in a lime…

Dreaded criminal Lambu Tarini was arrested by the Ganjam district police from a cashew forest at Bhaliapali under Surada block on Sunday.The Surada and Gangapur police, acting on a tip-off, intercepted Tarini and two of his aides while…

On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, construction work of chariots for Jagannath Rath Yatra commenced. Rituals, including Rath Anukul were performed.The world famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi…

In a major boost to the industrial as well as employment sectors in the State, the Odisha Govt has cleared investment proposals worth Rs 9,468.89 Crore through single-window clearance.In total, 10 companies got the nod for their…

After Twitter and Facebook, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has joined another popular social media platform - Instagram. And, he chose the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya for this new initiative.The first message of the CM…

Union P&NG Minister Dharmendra Pradhan showered praise on Moneka Mankidia, who became the first girl from the Mankidia tribe to pass the High School Certificate (HSC) examinations this year.Mr. Pradhan met Moneka and her family…

Excise Minister Dr. Damodar Rout, who has been at the receiving end following the death of two people, including a groom at the Kanjiapata village in Tihidi block of Bhadrak district yesterday, had refuted the charges that the deaths were…

After completing a successful tour of Ganjam district yesterday where he paid obeisance to famous Budhi Thakurani and also witnessed the induction of many BJD, CPI and Congress leaders into BJP fold, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan batted…

Passions ran high in Dhamnagar area following communal tensions, which threatened to disturb peace and harmony in Bhadrak district yet again. Section 144 has been imposed in Dhamnagar, Bhagbanpur, Palikiri and Dobala Bazaar for 24 hours…

Mr. Sajjan Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power (JSW), the man, seen as a solid link between PM Modi and Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, met Odisha Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi at the State Secretariat yesterday.Sajjan Jindal…

On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has attended the state-level Krushak Divas celebrations at Laxminarayanpur in Pipili area. Agriculture Minister Pradeep Maharathy was also present at the occasion.…

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, who attended the Annual Day Function of the Utkal University yesterday amidst tight security arrangements, had a great time with students apart from inaugurating various facilities.He inaugurated the Language…

Leading Sand Artist from Odisha, Sudarsan Patnaik added another feather to his cap by winning the Jury Gold Medal at 10th World Sculptures Championship in Moscow yesterday.Sudarsan won the hearts and received accolade for his theme on…

In a shocking development, at least two people were allegedly killed after consuming spurious liquor in the Bhadrak district in Odisha. Seven others were admitted to the hospital in Salandi.The incident took place at Kanjiapata village…

Trouble mounts for Ollywood Actor and former BJD leader Tatwa Prakash Satapathy alias Papu Pom Pom, as the Commissionerate Police filed chargesheet against him in the case of minor molestation.Twin City Police Commissioner YB Khurania…