Bhubaneswar: Neither Indonesia nor any other country has so far provided documentary evidence to establish ownership of five baby orangutans rescued from a forest in Odisha two months ago, state Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia said Sunday. Speaking to reporters, Khuntia said all five...
Baleshwar: The long-pending Bankatira Barrage Project across the Budhabalanga River in Odisha's Baleshwar district has moved closer to implementation, with compensation payment for 7.98 acres of private land entering the final stage of acquisition. Possession of the land is targeted by November 15, while the...
Jajpur: Four members of a family, including two children, were charred to death and another person suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at a house in Odisha's Jajpur district, police said. The incident took place in Nalipur village under the Balichandrapur Police limits...
By MANAS CHANDRA PATTNAIK, OP Nirakarpur: A primary school in Bagheiput village under Tangi block in Khordha district has remained closed for six years, forcing children to travel nearly 3 km daily to attend classes at another school. Despite repeated appeals, villagers said the Education...
Bhubaneswar: A State-Level Review Meeting of Field Officers of the Labour Directorate was held Saturday at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhavan, under the chairmanship of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia. The meeting reviewed labour welfare...
By KARTIK SAHU, OP Kataka: The demand for government pension with arrears for retired employees of the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), pending since 1991, has intensified, with the retirees warning of extreme protests if the government fails to address their grievances. At a press conference...
Bhubaneswar: In a major initiative to strengthen nutritional security and enhance farmers’ incomes, the state government will prepare a comprehensive roadmap to promote healthier rice, millets and their value-added products across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo announced the move Saturday, saying...
Bhubaneswar: With passenger footfall witnessing a sharp rise during the festive season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has urged passengers to adhere to crowd management measures and safety guidelines to prevent overcrowding and ensure hassle-free journeys. The railway authorities have appealed to travellers to maintain...
Daringbadi: Vehicle movement along the Kalinga Ghat, a vital road link between Kandhamal and Ganjam districts, resumed Saturday after a 45-day closure triggered by fear of landslides. Traffic had remained suspended since September 24 as a precautionary measure amid concerns over possible landslides. Following an...
Jharigaon: An Anganwadi worker allegedly ran amok inside the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court premises at Jharigaon in Nabarangpur district Saturday, attacking an Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) and a Court Assistant Sub-Inspector (CASI) with an iron rod concealed in her vegetable bag. The accused,...
By Aakar Patel Attacks on Bengali Christians and their churches have begun following the BJP's victory in the state. Last...
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By Dilip Cherian The Centre appears keen to give young IPS officers early exposure to the workings and priorities of...
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The demonstration by scores of policemen and officers outside the Delhi Police headquarters on 2 November to protest against some...
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More than three years after ethnic violence erupted in Manipur, there is no let-up in the spiral of killings, displacement,...
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