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India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that cyclone ‘Fani’ intensified into severe cyclone at 5:30 pm on April 29 and it is to intensify further and move towards Odisha coast. (Photo: Twitter/ @Indiametdept)

Cyclone 'Fani' to intensify further, moves towards Odisha coast: IMD

The Central government is keeping a close watch on the impact of the cyclonic storm on the states along the eastern coast.

30 Apr 2019 8:35 AM

The residents of a village under Ambapadar in Odisha's Kalahandi, who have been waiting for the government to build a road in their village for years, have now taken on the stupendous task of constructing the road themselves by contributing money. (Photo: ANI)

Fed up with govt promises, Odisha villagers contribute money to build road

According to the villagers, they were waiting for a properly constructed 3-kilometer road since independence.

29 Apr 2019 10:14 AM

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench here Thursday stayed the Election Commission order suspending IAS officer Mohammed Mohsin for checking prime minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha. (Photo: AFP)

Suspension of IAS officer who checked PM's chopper put on hold by CAT

However, the CAT said it would look into this matter afresh once it received the response from the EC.

25 Apr 2019 8:52 PM

Locals in the region have claimed that they have no option but to travel by boats, even to hospitals and schools, as there are no other means of transportation. (Photo: ANI)

Connectivity a key challenge for locals in these 16 Kalahandi villages

The area comes under the parliamentary constituency of Biju Janta Dal Member of Parliament (MP) Arka Keshari Deo.

11 Apr 2019 10:02 AM

Shah also alleged that the powers of the elected representatives have been handed over to the bureaucrats, sidelining the senior leaders of the ruling BJD. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Those involved in chitfund, mining scams will be put behind bars: Amit Shah in Odisha

Shah, after releasing the party's manifesto said that the BJP seeks to build a 'New Odisha' by breaking the shackles of the ruling govt.

07 Apr 2019 2:18 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Odisha’s Sundergarh on Saturday. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

BJP born out of sweat of its workers, not dynasty or money: Modi in Odisha

Addressing a rally, Modi said that today BJP flag is flying proudly in regions where it was unimaginable at one point of time.

06 Apr 2019 12:02 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the people of Odisha will defeat both the ruling BJD and the opposition Congress in the Lok Sabha and assembly elections to be held this month. (Photo: File)

People will reject both BJD, Cong in LS, Assembly polls: Modi

Modi's Saturday rallies will follow BJP president Amit Shah's visit to the state on Sunday.

06 Apr 2019 11:29 AM

Not just BJD and Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also has few examples of party leaders who are contesting along with members of their respective families. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

2019 Lok Sabha polls: Odisha politics turn into a 'family affair'

Be it BJD, Cong or BJP, Odisha is witnessing a lot of candidates, who are in the fray with family members representing the same party.

05 Apr 2019 11:39 AM

The BJP on Monday released its eighth list for the ensuing General elections. (Photo: ANI)

2019 Lok Sabha polls: BJP releases eighth list of candidates

Earlier in the day, Swain joined the BJP in the presence of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at state party headquarters in Bhubaneswar.

25 Mar 2019 3:31 PM

The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha on Sunday announced the names of candidates for nine assembly constituencies for the upcoming elections. (Photo: File)

BJD announces 9 assembly constituencies candidates

The names were declared by Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, six days after the party released the first list of candidates on March 18.

25 Mar 2019 12:59 PM

A missionary at heart, Dr Khatua works beyond his official duty hours and reaches out to patients to provide all possible treatments to them, sometimes even meeting their expenses from his own pocket.

Odisha doctor turns messiah for sickle cell patients

The doctor was shocked when he found that Koraput, a hilly forested region, recorded a huge number of sickle cell patients.

19 Mar 2019 2:03 AM

Apollo hospital in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha: Minor fire in Apollo hospital

No casualties have been reported so far, police said.

02 Feb 2019 2:40 PM

The agency had carried out searches during which it found incriminating documents substantiating that the alleged fraud was going on for long in the government-run institute. (Photo: File)

CBI books HAL employees in Rs 13.28 crore fraud

The HAL Vigilance Department had on Tuesday sent five complaints related to frauds committed from 2013 to 2017.

30 Jan 2019 2:59 PM

‘The kingpin of illegal mining is the PCC president. Is Congress really serious about fighting corruption?’ expelled Congress leader Srikant Jena said. (Photo: Facebook | @srikantjenaforodisha)

Expelled Srikant Jena writes to Rahul Gandhi, raises issues concerning Odisha

On January 21, Jena had accused party president Rahul Gandhi of yielding to the Patnaik family and mining mafias in Odisha.

28 Jan 2019 2:03 PM

‘We will face pollution due to the coal mines, but not the benefit. You people should consider this issue,’ Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik said. (Photo: File)

Odisha will not tolerate Central negligence any more: Patnaik

Patnaik has planned to follow PM Modi's trail and address public meetings where opposition BJP held congregations during past few months.

24 Jan 2019 5:08 PM

Odisha has sought assistance of Rs 1,534.82 crore from central government towards mitigation of farmers' problems due to the drought situation. (Representational Image)

Odisha seeks financial assistance for helping drought-affected farmers

The crop loss of nearly 33pc has been recorded in pockets of nine districts in Odisha.

28 Dec 2018 4:53 PM

Bishnu Bhagat, popularly known as a 'chalta firta dustbin' (walking-talking form of a dustbin) said his main aim is to create awareness about the hazards of using plastics, be it sipping tea in a plastic cup or carrying shopping bags made of plastic. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha man known as 'chalta firta dustbin' has message for safe environment

As part of his awareness campaign, Bhagar, on daily basis, visits schools and engages children in talks with help of his unusual attire.

01 Dec 2018 4:07 PM

The front section of the bus was completely smashed. (Photo: ANI)

7 die after bus falls off bridge in Cuttack

Rescue teams have reached the accident spot and rescue operation is underway.

20 Nov 2018 9:24 PM

'We (BJP) say put an end to insecurity among people, but they (opposition) want removal of Modi. The opposition has no specific agenda, no neta (leader) and no neeti (policy). Their only programme is removal of Modi as they are suffering from Modi phobia,' the BJP President said. (Photo: File)

Opposition parties suffering from 'Modi phobia', says Amit Shah

All partners of the BJP in the NDA are united and serious about transforming India as the number one country in the world, Shah said.

24 Sep 2018 4:33 PM

Locals found the woman engulfed in flames outside the house of her boyfriend, Amit Yadav, in Bondhamunda locality in Rourkela on Friday morning, police said. (Representational Image)

Woman in 20s burnt to death by lover, his family in Odisha

The woman and her boyfriend were in a relationship for the last two years and both had decided to get married.

18 Aug 2018 1:33 PM

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