Bhubaneswar

Odisha receives 4% deficit rainfall in June

"Odisha got an average rainfall of 207.9 mm during June against the normal rainfall (Long Term Average) of 216.5 mm, registering a deficit of four per cent," said the Special Relief Commissioner`s (SRC) office.

Jul 02, 2017, 16:02 PM IST

Implementation of GST should be smooth: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

The GST was launched in Parliament at the stroke of midnight, much like the solemn function which marked the country's independence.

Jul 01, 2017, 14:51 PM IST

Asian Athletics Championships: India names 95-member jumbo squad for Bhubaneswar event

The event also has added importance as all the gold winners will automatically qualify for the World Athletics Championships to be held in London in August.

Jun 28, 2017, 22:11 PM IST

Odisha raises Odisha Swift Action Force to deal with crisis situation

This new OSAF will meet the challenge at the time of need," Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said.

 

Jun 23, 2017, 16:11 PM IST

International Yoga Day observed in Odisha

The International Yoga Day was enthusiastically observed across Odisha on Wednesday, with thousands taking part in several events.

Jun 21, 2017, 10:30 AM IST

Rains bring relief to scorched Odisha

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to pound several areas of Odisha in the next 24 hours.

Jun 11, 2017, 20:05 PM IST

Eggs hurled at Union Agriculture Minister's vehicle; 5 arrested

The incident took place when the union minister left the state guest house and was on his way to attend a programme on "Sabka Sath Sabka Bikas" in Jatani.

Jun 10, 2017, 15:38 PM IST

Heavy rains likely in several parts of Odisha

The system is likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours, likely to move north-northeastwards and cross Bangladesh coast.

May 29, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

Odisha under the grip of intense heat wave

The maximum temperature stood at 45 degrees Celsius at Bhawanipatna, Balangir and Titlagarh, making these places the hottest in the state.

May 21, 2017, 21:35 PM IST

Sand sculpture created welcoming ICJ verdict on Kulbhushan Jadhav

Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Thursday created a sand sculpture to join the nation in welcoming the verdict of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Kulbhushan Jadhav.

May 19, 2017, 00:12 AM IST

Odisha BJP executive meet focuses on strengthening base

The Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday began its two-day state executive meeting with a view to strengthening its organisational base in the state ahead of the 2019 elections.

Apr 22, 2017, 21:25 PM IST

BJP will form government in Odisha in 2019: Naidu

Naidu further asserted that all efforts were being made to ensure that Central benefits reached to the people across the country.

Apr 16, 2017, 22:48 PM IST

PM calls for 'long jump' to push socio-economic transformation

"Our aim should not be change of government but transformation of society," the Prime Minister said.

Apr 16, 2017, 21:28 PM IST

BJP's National Executive Meet in Odisha, Day 2: PM Modi visits Lingaraj Temple

BJP's National Executive Meet is going on in Odisha. 

Apr 16, 2017, 10:00 AM IST

At national executive, BJP underlines commitment for ram temple

However, he added that the party's manifesto has made it clear that it is for a grand temple in the Uttar Pradesh town.

Apr 15, 2017, 23:05 PM IST

BJP conclave in Bhubaneswar: PM Modi gets rousing welcome during roadshow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a rousing welcome by the people here today during his 9 -km roadshow that he held soon after arriving at the city airport to attend the BJP national executive meet.

Apr 15, 2017, 20:43 PM IST

BJD, BJP accuse each other of nexus with Cong in rural polls

The ruling BJD in Odisha and opposition BJP accused each other of having an unholy nexus with the Congress in the state Panchayat elections.

Feb 23, 2017, 18:47 PM IST

75 % turnout in third phase of Odisha Panchayat polls

The third round of Panchayat elections in Odisha ended peacefully today with a 75 per cent turnout across 65 blocks in the state.

Feb 17, 2017, 21:02 PM IST

Arrangements in place for 1st phase Panchayat polls in Odisha

All arrangements have been made for the first phase polling of the three-tier panchayat elections in Odisha, scheduled to begin at 7 am tomorrow, the State Election Commission (SEC) said today.

Feb 12, 2017, 22:36 PM IST