Forty killed in lightning strikes in Odisha, CM Naveen Patnaik announces compensation
At least 40 people were killed and more than 35 others were injured in lightning strikes in Odisha in the past 24 hours, media reports said on Saturday.
Jul 30, 2016, 20:37 PM IST
Congress to raise Kandhamal killings in Parliament
Asking Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to own responsibility for the death of five persons in Kandhamal, Congress said it would raise the issue in Parliament as such killings in the name of anti-naxal drive shows BJD regime's "anti-tribal and anti-dalit" psyche.
Jul 24, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
Remarks on Mayawati shows BJP's anti-Dalit stand: Odisha CM
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday hit out at the BJP over the derogatory remarks against BSP chief Mayawati saying that it shows its "anti-Dalit" stand.
Jul 21, 2016, 18:45 PM IST
Rasagola Dibasa: Places where you can relish the sweet delight in Odisha
Leave the Origin of rasagola debate aside, it's Rasagola Dibasa- enjoy the dish!
Jul 17, 2016, 13:15 PM IST
Anti-maoist op: OHRC notice to Odisha government and police
Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Monday served notices to senior state government and top police officers.
Jul 11, 2016, 18:22 PM IST
Be ready to tackle floods, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's message to administration
With the weather department predicting surplus rainfall this year, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday asked the administration to be fully prepared to tackle floods.
Jun 29, 2016, 18:12 PM IST
Mercury continues upward in north India, pre-monsoon rains in Odisha
IMD in its forecast said conditions are favourable for onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala during next three days.
Jun 05, 2016, 00:01 AM IST
Cyclone ROANU: MeT dept predicts heavy rainfall across Odisha
The deep depression over west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal moved nearly north-northeastwards before intensifying into the cyclonic storm 'ROANU' and lay centred about 590 km southeast of Gopalpur, the Meteorological Centre here said.
May 19, 2016, 13:14 PM IST
Odisha may get rain, thundershower, gusty surface winds in next 24 hours
A total of 14 places in the state recorded temperature above 40 degrees Celsius out of which five places recorded temperature above 42 degrees.
May 16, 2016, 22:53 PM IST
Rain, snow in Himachal as heat wave hits other states
At a time when many states in India are reeling under a severe heat wave, some high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh are witnessing teeth-chattering cold.
Apr 24, 2016, 00:13 AM IST
25 killed as bus falls into gorge in Odisha
At least 25 people were killed when a bus carrying over 40 artistes of an opera team fell down a 300-feet gorge in Odisha's Deogarh district on Sunday evening, police said. The toll could go up, rescuers said.
Apr 18, 2016, 00:08 AM IST
Heatwave woes: 24 lose their lives due to sunstroke in Odisha
With most parts of Odisha burning from the unrelenting heat wave, almost 24 people have lost their lives due to sunstroke in the region.
Apr 13, 2016, 09:20 AM IST
80th anniversary of Odisha formation day celebrated
Utkal Divas, marking the formation of Odisha, was celebrated across the state as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik greeted people on the occasion.
Apr 02, 2016, 00:46 AM IST
FAOTA stir: Odisha to procure commodities via national e-mktg
Hours before traders stopped import of food items including pulses from other states demanding withdrawal of VAT on food items, the Odisha government on Thursday decided to procure commodities through national e-marketing.
Apr 01, 2016, 01:55 AM IST
Assailants set 60 houses on fire in revenge arson in Odisha
Around 60 thatched houses, set afire by unidentified persons on Monday, were gutted at Adivasi Sahi of Dadhimacchagadia under Sadar police limits in Odisha's Khurda district, police said.
Mar 22, 2016, 03:59 AM IST
Smart Cities: Germany to develop Kochi, Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar
The three cities are among the 20 cities which are to be developed as smart cities, announced by Urban Development Ministry in January this year.
Mar 07, 2016, 20:56 PM IST
Germany to develop Kochi, Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar as smart cities
Germany is India's second largest bilateral donor.
Mar 07, 2016, 20:12 PM IST
Naveen Patnaik becomes BJD president seventh time
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was lected on Sunday unopposed as president of ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for the seventh consecutive time.
Feb 28, 2016, 14:16 PM IST
After prayers at Jagannath Temple, PM Narendra Modi inaugurates IOCL project at Paradip refinery
PM Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Odisha, will attend two programmes on Sunday, besides visiting the Lord Jagannath temple at Puri.
Feb 07, 2016, 10:36 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to visit Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha from today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will from Friday (February 5) begin his three-day visit to Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Feb 05, 2016, 08:53 AM IST
