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Odisha: Condition of one of conjoined twins yet to improve
Odisha: Condition of one of conjoined twins yet to improve
Bhubaneswar: Kalia, one of the conjoined twins from Odisha, and separated from his brother Jaga through a high-profile surgery, requires "close medical supervision" as his condition has not improved, the Odisha government said Friday.
Published 14-Dec-2018 21:09 IST
image Hockey, pilgrimage first treat to reform ultras
Hockey, pilgrimage first treat to reform ultras
Bhubaneswar: In its bid to bring surrendered Naxals back to the mainstream, Odisha government on Thursday made a gala arrangement for them to watch the ongoing Hockey World Cup match in Bhubaneshwar and now they are set to visit Jagannath temple in Puri, one of the four chardham pilgrimage centresMore
Published 14-Dec-2018 13:36 IST
Odisha asks collectors to save crop from unseasonal rain
Odisha asks collectors to save crop from unseasonal rain
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday asked district collectors to take steps to protect paddy from unseasonal rain.
Published 14-Dec-2018 08:12 IST
Odisha CM writes to Centre, seeks funds for cyclone-hit areas
Odisha CM writes to Centre, seeks funds for cyclone-hit areas
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday shot off a letter to the Centre, seeking immediate release of financial assistance for repair and restoration work of areas affected by cyclonic storm 'Titli'.
Published 13-Dec-2018 23:17 IST
image WATCH: Surrendered Maoists enjoy hockey WC match in Bhubaneswar
WATCH: Surrendered Maoists enjoy hockey WC match in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: At least 30 Maoists, who shun the path of violence recently and returned to mainstream by surrendered before police watched Hockey Men’s World Cup match at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. They looked all excited and had their faces painted with Indian flags.
Published 13-Dec-2018 21:41 IST | Updated 22:53 IST
Bird flu: Govt orders culling of chicken in 4 villages in Puri district
Bird flu: Govt orders culling of chicken in 4 villages in Puri district
Bhubaneswar/Puri: The Odisha government Thursday ordered culling of chicken in four villages located near the Chilika lake in Puri district following detection of the H5N1 virus in samples of poultry birds and crows.
Published 13-Dec-2018 19:10 IST
Election results show mood of nation: Odisha CM
Election results show mood of nation: Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday said the results in five states clearly show the mood of the nation.
Published 11-Dec-2018 20:44 IST
Odisha labourer scores 100 pc marks in Kerala literacy exam
Odisha labourer scores 100 pc marks in Kerala literacy exam
Thiruvananthapuram: Malayalam, the mother tongue of Keralites, is generally considered a hard language to learn, with many tongue twisters.
Published 11-Dec-2018 02:15 IST
Poachers
Poachers' trap led to death of translocated tiger'
Bhubaneswar: A translocated tiger, the carcass of which was found in an Odisha sanctuary last month, died after falling into a trap laid by poachers, two central government agencies dealing with wildlife have said.
Published 09-Dec-2018 19:20 IST
BJD to demand special category status for Odisha in winter session of Parliament
BJD to demand special category status for Odisha in winter session of Parliament
Bhubaneswar:The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has decided to demand special category state status for Odisha in the winter session of Parliament beginning December 11, besides raising other issues.
Published 09-Dec-2018 21:34 IST
Intach starts renovation of Lakshminath Bezbarua
Intach starts renovation of Lakshminath Bezbarua's house
Sambalpur (Odisha): The Intach has started renovation and conservation work of the house of the doyen of Assamese literature, Lakshminath Bezbarua here, an Intach official said here Sunday.
Published 09-Dec-2018 20:44 IST
BJD MPs to raise special category status for Odisha in Parliament
BJD MPs to raise special category status for Odisha in Parliament
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal MPs will raise the demand of special category status for Odisha and a number of other issues during the winter session of Parliament which is scheduled to start from December 11, a senior party leader said Sunday.
Published 09-Dec-2018 19:43 IST
Pradhan seeks Rajnath help to punish shelter home culprits
Pradhan seeks Rajnath help to punish shelter home culprits
Bhubaneswar: Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Saturday sought the Home Ministry's intervention in punishing the people behind the sexual exploitation of minor girls at a shelter home in Odisha's Dhenkanal district.
Published 08-Dec-2018 21:09 IST
image 2 pangolins rescued, 4 held in Odisha
2 pangolins rescued, 4 held in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha police Crime Branch Saturday rescued two pangolins from Mayurbhanj district and arrested four persons for possessing the animals illegally, police said.
Published 08-Dec-2018 17:26 IST | Updated 22:40 IST
TDP to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Odisha
TDP to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) led by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has decided to contest the Lok Sabha and the Odisha Assembly elections in the BJD-ruled state next year.
Published 08-Dec-2018 13:10 IST
Abhijit Iyer Mitra released from Odisha jail
Abhijit Iyer Mitra released from Odisha jail
Bhubaneswar: Delhi-based journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra was on Thursday released from the Odisha jail after he was granted bail by two courts in Konark and Bhubaneswar.
Published 06-Dec-2018 23:17 IST
BJD to approach national, regional political outfits on women reservation
BJD to approach national, regional political outfits on women reservation
Bhubaneswar: Leaders of Odisha's ruling party Biju Janata Dal (BJD) will meet all national and regional parties to discuss the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Parliament and State Assemblies.
Published 06-Dec-2018 09:58 IST
CCTVs in trains and rly stations in Odisha for passenger safety
CCTVs in trains and rly stations in Odisha for passenger safety
Bhubaneswar: CCTVs will be installed in major trains and at all railway stations across Odisha to ensure passenger safety, Indian Railways on Wednesday informed Odisha Police.
Published 05-Dec-2018 20:55 IST | Updated 22:13 IST
Centre to spend Rs 70,000 cr for gas pipeline network
Centre to spend Rs 70,000 cr for gas pipeline network
Bhubaneswar: The Centre will initially spend Rs 70,000 crore to spread gas pipelines across the country, and is working out plans to expand gas network to Myanmar through Bangladesh, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday.
Published 05-Dec-2018 20:43 IST
Odisha grants pardon to journalist Iyer Mitra
Odisha grants pardon to journalist Iyer Mitra
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday decided to grant pardon to Abhijit Iyer Mitra, who is lodged in jail for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the state, its people and culture, officials said.
Published 04-Dec-2018 23:23 IST