Bhubaneswar: In view of the prevailing hot and humid weather conditions, the office of Odisha CEO Monday issued an advisory for the prevention and mitigation of heatwave impact during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across the state. In a letter to all district...
Puri: Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh visited the Puri Jagannath Temple and offered prayers Monday. Singh said he prayed for peace, prosperity and the well-being of people across the country and Odisha. He described his visit to the shrine as a blessing...
Berhampur: A man, accused of being involved in a sword attack, was shot at by police Monday when he allegedly tried to escape from custody in Odisha's Berhampur city, a senior officer said. This was the third such police encounter in the city in the...
Bhubaneswar: Scorching heat conditions prevailing across Odisha are set to intensify further over next few days, according to the regional meteorological centre of IMD in Bhubaneswar. A heatwave warning has been issued as hot weather is likely to persist for four more days. Red warning...
Bhubaneswar: BJD Monday rejected suggestions that Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray’s resignation was a setback to the party, asserting that his exit would instead strengthen the organisation in Cuttack. “He left the party to protect his business interests. He was in politics to do business...
Puri: Authorities of Puri's Jagannath Temple have said the district administration of Hapur in Uttar Pradesh has assured them that it will allow the celebration of the annual Rath Yatra only as per 'tithi' (auspicious day of the Hindu almanac) July 16 and not on...
Mahanga: A couple was allegedly subjected to a murderous assault after the woman gave birth to twin daughters at Pasulunda village under Mahanga police limits in Cuttack district. The victims were identified as Chandrasekhar Jena, 23, and his wife Parbati Jena, 21, in the village....
Kesinga: Air connectivity between western Odisha and the state capital is set to improve significantly as daily flight services between Utkela Airport in Kalahandi district and Bhubaneswar will commence from May 25. According to IndiaOne Air, the route, which initially operated twice a week and...
Sonepur: Police have busted a sex racket operating from a rented house and a hotel in Sonepur town, arresting seven people and rescuing six trafficked women, Superintendent of Police (SP) Narayan Nayak said at a press conference Sunday. The crackdown followed a tip-off about suspected...
Jaleswar: A massive fire broke out late Saturday night at Paschimabada market under Jaleswar police limits in Balasore district, reducing more than 70 shops to ashes and destroying properties worth over Rs 10 crore. The blaze reportedly started around 2am Saturday night from a mobile...
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By Aakar Patel Friend Ram Madhav has written a fine piece on Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaching an important milestone....
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By Dilip Cherian The Centre’s decision to significantly expand the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a lot more than a routine...
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The ongoing visit of Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing to India is fraught with geopolitical significance. India's reputation as a...
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