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Villagers wade through flood waters at Bhoisahi in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha's capital tries to save Smart City tag

Environment cell to be formed; protection for eco-sensitive zones.

13 Aug 2018 1:01 AM IST

Meanwhile, Congress MP Rajni Patil gave zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha over the issue of 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and Assembly. (Photo: ANI)

New NDA alignments evident, faultlines in Opposition get exposed

Not only did the Opposition lose two possible allies in the TRS and the BJD, its own festering problems got exposed once...

10 Aug 2018 1:47 AM IST

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik who spoke to each other before the election for Rajya Sabhas deputy chairman.

BJD-NDA proximity adds to new political drama

The BJD saw the CBI inquiry into the chit fund scam as an act of vengeance by the BJP to settle scores with it for...

20 Aug 2018 6:09 AM IST

Chief Minister Patnaik also stated that people of Odisha stand by the flood-affected people of Kerala at this hour of severe distress. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Odisha CM announces additional financial aid for Kerala floods

Patnaik has also ordered 500 metric ton of polythene sheets worth about Rs 8 crores for the southern state.

19 Aug 2018 7:51 PM IST

Odisha chief minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik.

From jail, murder convict sends Rs 50 Cr ransom letter to Naveen...

The letter was sent through post, received by Odisha Police on August 25, who in turn informed their Bilaspur...

4 Sept 2018 8:35 AM IST

AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh (third from left) along with top Odisha Congress leaders address media in Bhubaneswar.

Early Cong election preparations leave ruling BJD, BJP on the edge

New solidarity in the grand old party has virtually ruled out chance of its leaders being poached by rivals.

3 Sept 2018 4:56 AM IST

Odisha CM and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik interacts with children.

BJD, BJP fight to take credit for development

The BJD government has rejected it saying it is inadequate to address the concerns of the BPL people in Odisha.

8 Sept 2018 1:14 AM IST

Nothing to be sad about: Damodar Rout after expulsion from BJD

Nothing to be sad about: Damodar Rout after expulsion from BJD

The seven-time MLA was embroiled in controversy since last week after raising three alleged scams to the embarrassment...

13 Sept 2018 8:44 AM IST

Pradhan was 93 and is survived by wife, four sons and three daughters. (Photo: PTI)

Former Odisha minister Dolagobinda Pradhan passes away at 93

Pradhan, who was elected to state Assembly twice from Cuttack Sadar constituency in 1980 and 1990, was minister from...

17 Sept 2018 4:05 PM IST

Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said the government is open to Saudi oil giant Aramcos interest to own majority stake in the proposed Rs 3-trillion refinery at Ratnagiri.

Odisha must cut fuel VAT: Pradhan

If the rate of crude oil increases in international market, the states actually get the benefit,â€ Mr Pradhan said.

17 Sept 2018 1:08 AM IST

BJD president Naveen Patnaik has been working hard to spread his regional partys reach ahead of the 2019 elections.

BJD an ideal launch pad for netas' kin

In the last 20 years, BJD president and chief minister Naveen Patnaik has launched political careers of many party...

17 Sept 2018 12:13 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

Associates of Biju Patnaik to take on Naveen?

Naveen has almost shunted out all the founder members of the BJD who he apprehended might pose threat to his position.

15 Sept 2018 12:27 AM IST