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Mohapatra has long been detested by Odisha's long-standing CM Naveen Patnaik since he was ousted from his party right before the 2000 assembly polls. (Photo: File)

Odisha's Patkura Bypoll underway, battle begins between BJP and BJD

It will be a high-stake affair as there are speculations that it could be the last election that Mohapatra contests.

20 Jul 2019 3:52 PM

Tribals here had to carry the body of their relative who died during treatment at an NGO-run hospital in Gunupur village in Kalahandi district of Odisha in a sling made of cloth after authorities denied to provide a hearse van. (Photo: ANI)

Govt hospital in Odisha denies transportation, family carries body on a sling

The family was denied van despite state govt's Mahaprayana scheme that offers free service for transportation of dead bodies from hospitals.

19 Jul 2019 1:33 PM

On being asked about the border dispute Odisha and Andhra Pradesh is facing, senior BJP leader Harichandan said that though the role of the Governor is limited he will be happy if he will be able to discuss the issues with both the states and be able to bring out some solution. (Photo: ANI)

Newly appointed Andhra Pradesh Governor grateful to PM Modi, Amit Shah

Former Odisha Minister Harichandan will replace ESL Narasimhan, who has been the Governor of Andhra Pradesh for the last decade.

17 Jul 2019 11:23 AM

Odisha PCC chief Niranjan Patnaik (third from left) and other senior leaders at a party meeting before elections.

Congress drifts aimlessly after double loss

Patkura is going to polls on July 20 and counting of votes will take place on July 24.

15 Jul 2019 3:42 AM

Agarwal expressed satisfaction on the hospital preparations given 103 children died due to encephalitis in 2016 in the same hospital. (Photo: Twitter)

Odisha collector opts for government hospital for spouse's delivery

It was reported that in Malkangiri district, 60 per cent posts of doctors and 48 per cent nursing posts are vacant.

14 Jul 2019 3:48 PM

The cheaters told her that the government had enacted a new law which forbids people from wearing gold ornaments in public places and asked her to put the ornaments in a small bag before heading home. (Photo: ANI)

Conmen dupe elderly woman of Rs 2 lakh worth gold ornaments in Odisha

The conmen stopped Ramkali Agrawal who was on her way back to home from a temple and identified themselves as government officials.

14 Jul 2019 11:10 AM

To meet the growing demand for international travel, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday urged the Centre to start direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai. (Photo: File)

Naveen Patnaik requests Centre for direct flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai

Patnaik made the request in a letter to Minister of State for Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri.

13 Jul 2019 4:39 PM

Naveen Patnaik calls meet over Patkura poll

Elections for Patkura Assembly seat will be held on July 20. Counting of votes will be held on July 24.

09 Jul 2019 12:53 AM

Nepal hopes to up tourist flow from Odisha

The private hotel sector, too, has planned to add 4,000 rooms in the four and five-star categories in Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara.

08 Jul 2019 3:27 AM

'Jemadei and her family have occupied a government land and villagers wanted to construct a temple on it. A scuffle broke out between the family and villagers, during which one of the locals had attacked Jemadei with an axe and she died on the spot,' Deogarh Additional Superintendent of Police Rabi Narayan Singh said. (Photo: ANI)

1 dead, two injured over land dispute in Odisha's Deogarh

A group of women attacked the family to vacate government land for construction of Mousi Maa temple.

06 Jul 2019 12:38 PM

The higher education department on Friday issued a notification to teachers of all government and aided non-government colleges in the state to perform their duty for at least seven hours. (Photo: File)

Odisha govt mandates 7-hour duty for college teachers

The notification said that teachers will have to devote time for the library, research and extra classes, apart from usual teaching work.

06 Jul 2019 9:09 AM

Union minister of state for culture Prahlad Singh Patel

Mahendragiri hill selected under Ramayana Circuit

Ramayan Circuit is one of the 15 thematic circuits identified for development under the Swa-desh Darshan scheme.

04 Jul 2019 5:12 AM

Odisha Cong MLAs put up spirited fight in Assembly

The Congress managed to win only nine of the 147 Assembly seats. In the Lok Sabha polls, it bagged just one of the 21 seats.

04 Jul 2019 5:06 AM

The party president, who is also the chief minister of Odisha shared tips and tricks with the legislators to achieve success in politics. (Photo: File)

Be simple and humble: Naveen Patnaik's 'guru mantra' to new BJD MLAs

Patnaik said this while meeting the newly elected MLAs over breakfast at Naveen Niwas, his residence.

03 Jul 2019 6:06 PM

The hospital authorities could not be contacted to inquire about the incident. (Representational image)

Odisha: Activist carries elderly to hospital, video goes viral

The video of the social activist Satyajit Mallick carrying the elderly person has now gone viral on social media.

30 Jun 2019 7:09 AM

The nurses are seen singing, dancing and frolicking inside the SNCU in the video in their official uniforms. The hospital beds and patients were seen in the video. Even a child is seen in the video. (Photo: Twitter | @anwar0262)

Watch: Nurses record TikTok videos in Odisha hospital with new born

The nurses were sent a show-cause notice by the chief district medical officer (CDMO).

27 Jun 2019 1:44 PM

A tower car is a self-propelled rail vehicle used for preventive as well as break down maintenance of overhead electrical equipment of railway tracks. (Photo: ANI)

Train derailment in Odisha leaves 3 railway staff dead

The engine, front guard-cum-luggage van and one general second class coach derailed.

26 Jun 2019 8:45 AM

Locals allegedly broke into the woman’s house where the couple was present and dragged them out to assault them and then shaved their head. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Locals assault, shave heads of couple in Odisha after learning about affair

Couple reached out to Karanjia Police Station to file complaint following which the police immediately arrested 3 victims, said an official.

25 Jun 2019 4:30 PM

The passenger was deboarded after the aircraft landed at Bhubaneswar airport at 6.10 am and handed over to police. (Photo: PTI/File)

Indigo flight diverted to Bhubaneswar after passenger turns unruly

Irshad Ali, breached flight safety procedures by trying to open the door of the plane, airline sources said.

23 Jun 2019 2:31 PM

At a meeting on Wednesday, Marandi said that the servitors, who had begun a 'padayatra' (foot march) from Baripada to Naveen Niwas (Bhubaneswar) for the fulfilment of their eight demands, should have held a meeting with him first. Notably, the march was later withdrawn. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha minister faces flak for calling himself 'God', CM Patnaik 'Lord Jagannath'

Marandi's remark, which has offended the servitors of Haribaldev Jew temple at Baripada, is being circulated widely on social media.

22 Jun 2019 9:15 AM

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