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Odisha chief minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik.

Cong on comeback trail as leaders work in perfect unison

Rejuvenated party now looking to poach potential BJD leaders to pay back the ruling party in the same coin.

14 May 2018 2:22 AM

The senior CPI(M) leader also denounced the Modi government's economic policies. (Photo: PTI)

Narendra Modi wants to keep people away from reality: Sitaram Yechury

Yechury said that anti-romeo squad and private armies like cow protection groups were being raised and constitutional institutions attacked.

13 May 2018 9:26 AM

Son Bikash Kumar Khatua is proud of his mother’s achievement and attributes his good scores to his mother.

Inspired by children, dropout parents clear Class 10 exams

The Odisha State Open School, allows school drop-outs to appear for the Matric examination without attending schools.

10 May 2018 5:33 AM

A homeless and helpless Pramila was forced to deliver her baby under most unfavourable conditions, in a culvert. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha woman loses home 6 months ago, forced to deliver baby in culvert

Pramila Tiria did not receive any govt aid when she lost a roof over her head when her home was destroyed by an elephant 6 months ago.

08 May 2018 9:15 PM

4-year-old girl was tortured with a hot iron rod by her parents' friend in Berhampur as punishment for not eating, the police told on Saturday. (Representational Image)

Parents' friend tortured 4-yr-old girl with hot iron rod for not eating

Parents of the four-year-old girl had left their daughter at their friend's house for summer vacation.

05 May 2018 3:57 PM

“This picture of PM @narendramodi at the Lingaraj Temple in Odisha has emerged as the most popular photo shared by a leader in 2017,” the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted.

PM Modi’s Odisha photo most popular one shared by a leader

Notably, Prime Minister Modi had visited the 11th century shrine on April 4, 2017 while he was here for BJP’s two-day national executive meeting.

04 May 2018 12:55 AM

Odisha has been witnessing a series of rape of minor girls in different areas including Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Ganjam and Jagatsinghpur districts. (Representational Image)

45-yr-old man rapes 4-yr-old girl in Odisha; arrested

Though the girl was raped on April 24, the matter came to light on Sunday when her father lodged a complaint.

30 Apr 2018 3:15 PM

The girl had deep injuries on her head, face, neck and in her private parts. (Photo: Representational)

6-yr-old girl raped in school, dies after 8 days in Odisha hospital

The girl was rescued in a critical condition from a school in Jagannathpur village under the Salepur police station on April 21.

30 Apr 2018 8:47 AM

Soumya and Reema Sahu had married on February 18. (Photo: ANI/File)

Odisha parcel bomb case: Lecturer plotted attack out of jealousy, say cops

The accused lecturer studied for seven months and took the help of the Internet to prepare the bomb.

26 Apr 2018 10:20 AM

The woman had eloped with Ramesh in 2017 and lived with him for several months. She had, however, returned to her parents as she was being tortured by her husband. (Representational Image)

Man chases wife inside Odisha court, stabs her to death with sword

A man in Sambalpur attacked his 18-year-old wife with a sword and killed her. He also injured his mother-in-law.

24 Apr 2018 12:11 PM

On April 20, the women priests allowed five men to go inside the temple for a day after heavy flooding of the nearby Satabhaya village necessitated the relocation of the deities. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Men allowed to enter Odisha's Ma Panchuburahi temple for first time in 400 yrs

Odisha's Ma Panchuburahi temple is a no entry zone for men and only Dalit women have rights to perform the rituals and touch the deities.

23 Apr 2018 3:42 PM

The alleged rapist lives in the girl's village of Jagannathpur and has been charged for rape and attempt to murder. (Photo: Representational)

6-yr-old who went to buy biscuits raped, strangled, left to die in Odisha’s school

The girl suffered multiple injuries and is admitted in a hospital; her condition is said to be 'very critical'.

23 Apr 2018 11:05 AM

Police has registered a case under Section 342, 363, 376 (2) (i) and POSCO Act. (Representational image)

Class 6 Dalit girl confined, raped for 2 days by relative in Odisha

The accused Muna Naik (35), a father of three children, of the same village was arrested.

20 Apr 2018 4:16 PM

Satyabhama Behera, president of a local self-help group was tied to an electric pole and allegedly attacked by locals, police said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Villagers tie woman who helped distressed females to pole, thrash her

Villagers thrashed Satyabhama Behera, president of a local self-help group, claiming she was interfering in their personal matters.

19 Apr 2018 4:26 PM

Firemen said the door was locked from the inside. Police suspect the three sisters killed themselves. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

10 days after father's death, three Odisha sisters set self on fire, die

Locals called police after they spotted flames, smoke coming out of house. Sisters, 20, 18 and 16, died by the time police reached the spot.

19 Apr 2018 2:28 PM

Gujarat Home Minister Pradipsinh Jadeja also told reporters that the victim might be from Odisha. (Representational Image)

Surat minor rape: Unidentified victim may be from Odisha, probe on

All the superintendents of police in Odisha were asked to collect information on missing girls in their jurisdictions.

16 Apr 2018 9:16 PM

Pigeons at OUAT grounds in Bhubaneswar before being flown to Cuttack

Carrier pigeons of Odisha showcase flawless skills

Odisha Police’s pigeon service said to be one of its kind in the world.

15 Apr 2018 4:38 AM

New Odisha in-charge Jintedra Singh with Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.

‘King of Alwar’ ready for battle of Kalinga

Jintedra Singh will have to address infighting that has weakened Congress.

09 Apr 2018 2:21 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi poster torn down by activists in Odisha

The frequent price hike in fuel and petroleum products in the past few days triggered protests by the political parties across Odisha.

09 Apr 2018 12:28 AM

The incident took place around 10 pm on Saturday at Titlagarh, 400 km from Bhubaneswar. (Photo: Representational)

Ahmedabad-Puri train coaches roll down 15km without engine, 7 suspended

Close shave for passengers as the train rolling down was stopped by putting wooden blocks on the track.

08 Apr 2018 12:06 PM

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