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Bhubaneswar: At least two persons died and several sustained burn injuries during Kali Puja and Diwali celebrations across Odisha, police said Tuesday. Two devotees, a man and a woman, allegedly died of electrocution after coming into contact with a live wire near Maa Dakhina Kali...

Bhubaneswar: The Opposition BJD Tuesday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Odisha minister Nityananda Gond, alleging that he violated the model code of conduct by campaigning at a government college for the BJP candidate in the Nuapada bypoll. Gond, the minister of school...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday put all districts on alert and directed collectors to remain fully prepared to handle any situation in the wake of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensifying into a well-marked system and taking the shape of a depression...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari Tuesday criticised the Congress-led Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, saying the alliance has "miserably failed" to act as a credible Opposition both at the Centre and in the state. Speaking on the ongoing "political crisis" in Bihar, Pujari...

Bhubaneswar/Nuapada: The main Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Tuesday lodged a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha against School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, and others, alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct in the ensuing Nuapada bypolls. The...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday recalled the valour and tireless efforts of police personnel to uphold the rule of law and ensure the security of people. On the Police Commemoration Day, they also paid tributes to those...

Kolkata/Balasore: Even after six days of interrogation, the police duirng their investigation have found discrepancies in the statements of the Durgapur gang-rape victim's male friend and five arrested youths from the local village. The police are trying to find some missing links in this gang-rape...

Bhubaneswar: After Diwali celebrations, Bhubaneswar’s air quality was recorded to be 129 at the Lingaraj Mandir station and 98 at the Patia station Tuesday morning (10 a.m.), while Angul recorded AQI of 202, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As per...

Bhubaneswar: IMD Tuesday said a low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a depression in the next 36 hours, which could trigger rainfall in Odisha. The weather office issued a 'Yellow' warning (be aware) for several districts...

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Jual Oram Monday expressed confidence that the NDA is poised to secure a decisive victory in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Speaking exclusively to the IANS, the Tribal Affairs Minister said: "As a politician, based on the ground reports and observations, I...