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A woman collects water from an ATM in Chilipadar village.

Water ATMs quench tribals’ thirst in Odisha

An innovative intervention, water ATMs (similar to the bank ATMs), in their village has solved their drinking water needs.

25 Dec 2017 1:15 AM

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik (Photo: PTI)

No plan for any reshuffle yet, says Naveen Patnaik

This remark sparked resentment among the Brahmins, who demanded an apology from Rout while seeking his sacking.

24 Dec 2017 5:12 AM

Naveen Patnaik said, 'A letter has been sent to the Hon'ble Governor in the evening to accept this dismissal.' (Photo: File)

Odisha CM removes minister over ‘derogatory’ remarks against Brahmins

Damodar Rout had earlier been asked thrice to resign for different reasons. This was the first time that he was removed from the Ministry.

23 Dec 2017 9:19 AM

The college chairman said that the victim did not know the name of the accused, so the administration identified the peon and handed him over to the police. (Representational Image)

Bhubaneshwar: Medical college peon rapes MBBS student on campus

The accused has rubbished allegations saying it was a cover-up because he saw the student and her male friend in a compromising position.

20 Dec 2017 3:16 PM

Ruling BJD legislators and BJP members exchange verbal blows in Odisha Assembly’s Winter Session.

Naveen Patnaik uses Mahanadi dispute to sting BJP

BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik has instructed all his 20 Lok Sabha and eight Rajya Sabha members to raise the Mahanadi issue in Parliament.

18 Dec 2017 2:00 AM

Odisha CM Naveen begins spadework to hold fort in Odisha

Sources said the BJD chief has started short-listing of candidates ahead of the polls.

18 Dec 2017 12:56 AM

On Friday morning, Daina felt labour pains and visited the gynaecology ward but the staff allegedly refused to admit her. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha: Denied admission by hospital, woman delivers baby in drain

According to woman's relatives, Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital refused to admit her without required medical documents.

16 Dec 2017 6:08 PM

Villagers making kendu leaf bundles in Odisha.

Odisha: Kendu pluckers earn right to sell directly

Private buyers pay tribals Rs 2.50 for a bundle of 20 bidi leaves; govt pays 90 paise.

16 Dec 2017 2:28 AM

Odisha’s green threat: Toxic air, pollulted rivers

According to data accessed by this newspaper, the ambient air quality of these four industrial towns beyond the permissible limits.

09 Dec 2017 4:46 AM

Odisha: Dana Majhi’s new look takes Net by storm

An unconfirmed photo showing Dana Majhi with his recently-purchased motorcycle has been trending on the internet.

07 Dec 2017 2:12 AM

The missile can target aircrafts flying at 18 km altitude and has a range of 30 km, a Defence Ministry statement said. (Photo: ANI)

Missile Akash successfully passes test fire against target Banshee

A Defence Ministry statement said that with this success, India can now make any type of surface-to-air missile.

06 Dec 2017 9:50 AM

Teacher Itishree Pradhan whose murder has remained a mystery.

Odisha: Unsolved, tricky cases dent CBI’s reputation

In June 2002, after a direction from the Odisha high court the probe into the alleged Rs 40-crore Steel Bond scam was given to the CBI.

04 Dec 2017 6:02 AM

Molestation video goes viral in Odisha, 4 men arrested

The video shows a college girl in uniform being molested in public by a group of youths in Bargarh.

04 Dec 2017 2:41 AM

Doctors referred the twins to Sishu Bhawan in Cuttack for better treatment as their condition was not well. (Representational image)

Conjoined twins born in Odisha, govt assures help

The state government has assured to bear medical expenses of newborn twins joined at stomach.

03 Dec 2017 7:09 AM

Dr Mishra and his team has shown that the growth of estrogen receptor positive breast cancer can also be inhibited by Artemisinin. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ray of hope for women suffering from breast cancer

Indian scientist Mishra proves cancer cells migration, invasion can be checked.

02 Dec 2017 12:27 AM

Naveen Patnaik writes to Modi over dam project

Odisha CM sought the PM’s intervention not to allow the construction of the project until all the pending issues are settled by the apex court.

30 Nov 2017 6:20 AM

Odisha sculptor to build second Sun Temple

The project will be executed with an estimated cost of Rs 600 crore.

30 Nov 2017 4:55 AM

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik interacting with school students in Bhubaneswar.

Naveen Patnaik trying to consolidate vote bank

BJD announces schemes targeted at workers, slum dwellers, farmers, teachers.

27 Nov 2017 5:05 AM

The police said it has registered a case and appropriate action will be taken after the investigation is over. (Representational image)

Odisha: Man forces wife to sleep with director for film role

The woman alleged her husband of putting pressure and forcing her to spend the night with a film director to get an opportunity in an Odia film.

26 Nov 2017 6:14 AM

The girls, who belonged from the tribal community, used to stay in the school. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Odisha: Govt school teacher makes 3 girl students work in her fields for Rs 100

The incident came to light when the parents of the girls came to meet them and found them missing from the school.

25 Nov 2017 1:08 PM

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