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Showing exemplary courage and bravery, Situ had saved the life of his uncle Binod Mallick from the clutches of a crocodile, which had sneaked into the village pond in February last year. CM Patnaik announced an ex-gratia of Rs two lakh each to the next of kin and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved families. (Photo: ANI)

CM Patnaik expresses shock over road accident of 16-year-old bravery award winner

Situ Mallick had received the award instituted by the Indian Council for Child Welfare from PM Modi this year.

03 Aug 2019 1:51 PM

As per the new rule, a devotee found with any of these prohibited items inside the premises of the 12th-century shrine in Odisha will have to shell out Rs 500 as a penalty. (Photo: Representational | File)

Ban on paan, tobacco inside Jagannath temple comes into effect

Welcoming the move as 'very good', a servitor said it would play a significant role in preserving the sanctity of the temple.

01 Aug 2019 9:00 PM

Both government and privately-run universities are supposed to submit their reports before the Assembly. (Photo: Representational)

Odisha: Speaker tells govt to table audit report of universities

The issue was raised by Congress Legislature Party leader Narasingha Mishra in the Assembly.

31 Jul 2019 3:29 PM

'The issue was raised in zero-hour discussion by a member in the House. We will do all the paperwork and other formalities required in this regard. Chenna Poda is a traditional delicacy and is used in all functions, including marriages and other celebrations. It is also associated with the Jagannath temple and is offered to the Lord Jagannath,' said Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister of State, Dibya Shankar Mishra. (Photo: File I Representataional)

After Rasagola, Odisha demands GI tag for Chhena Poda and Arisa

Odisha received the official recognition for its 'Odisha's Rasagola' from Geographical Indication (GI) of India on July 29.

31 Jul 2019 1:58 PM

Indian sprinter Dutee Chand's nomination for Arjuna award and cricketer Harbhajan Singh's nomination for Khel Ratna award were rejected by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. (Photo:AFP)

Dutee Chand and Harbhajan Singh's nomination for Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna rejected

She won the 100m gold medal in the World University Games in Napoli. Chand clinched the gold medal in just 11.32 seconds.

28 Jul 2019 5:01 PM

Four workers are feared dead and nine have been injured in a landslide at a Coal India Ltd mine in Odisha, a company spokesman said on Wednesday. (Representational Image)

4 feared dead, 9 injured in landslide at coal mine in Odisha

India is one of the most dangerous countries to be a coal miner, with one worker dying every seven days on average.

24 Jul 2019 11:55 AM

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

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

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 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

A few photos of the BJD flag on the jawan’s coffin went viral on social media on Thursday night and quickly triggered an outrage. (Photo: Twitter | @AmitabhMohanty9)

BJD facing flak over party flag on coffin of Odisha jawan martyred in Pulwama

Ajit Sahoo of 44 Rashtriya Rifles was killed when militants attacked patrol vehicle with an IED in Arihal village of Pulwama district.

21 Jun 2019 5:08 PM

Das asked the CDMOs to prepare a 100-days action plan for ensuring quality health service to all. (Photo: File)

Odisha government formulating new Health Policy and Vision 2025

The new health policy will also ensure free healthcare services to each in the state.

20 Jun 2019 1:43 PM

Encephalitis is a viral disease, which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as high fever, convulsions and headache. (Photo: Pixabay)

Odisha orders testing of litchi fruit after encephalitis deaths in Bihar

The Department of Health and Family Welfare asked the Food Commissioner to collect and test the sample of Litchi being sold in the market.

19 Jun 2019 10:18 AM

BJD to support NDA nominee Om Birla for Lok Sabha Speaker's post

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday invited heads of all parties for the meeting to discuss the idea.

18 Jun 2019 4:49 PM

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