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I want to clarify that as far as the Mahagathbandhan is concerned, the Biju Janata Dal is not a part of it, Patnaik told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting here. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJD not to be part of Mahagathbandhan, says Naveen Patnaik

Patnaik said as part of his party's policy, the BJD will continue to maintain equal distance from both the BJP and the...

9 Jan 2019 2:12 PM IST

Maharathy was not available for comment. (Photo: PTI)

Odisha minister resigns over comments on acquittal of rape accused

'Maharathy has sent his resignation letter to the chief minister's office. He has resigned on moral grounds,' a source...

6 Jan 2019 6:10 PM IST

A depressed Sana impulsively went to the terrace on the fourth floor and jumped from there. police said (Representational Images)

Odisha TV actress falls off terrace, cops probe

The actress was admitted to the hospital following a head injury on Friday night.

6 Jan 2019 2:05 AM IST

Interest-free loans, phones for Odisha Self Help Groups

The interest-free loan will be limited to Rs 3 lakh and would benefit around 70 lakh women associated with six lakh...

6 Jan 2019 2:02 AM IST

BJP supporters wearing Prime Minister Narendra Modis mask wave during the Jabab Maguchhi Odisha rally at Chow-field, Baripada, in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha on Saturday. (PTI)

PM Modi targets Naveen Patnaik on healthcare, women safety

Modi urged the Odisha government to implement the Centre's scheme in the state.

6 Jan 2019 2:00 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM slams Cong, says society of thieves' ganging up to remove country's...

â€œThe society of thieves is trying to remove the country's chowkidar' who is out to expose and catch them,â€ the PM...

6 Jan 2019 12:43 AM IST

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik (Photo: PTI)

Odisha CM to join BJD protest in Delhi for minimum support price of...

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is also expected to join the protest, said BJD vice-president Prasanna Acharya on Friday.

5 Jan 2019 1:49 AM IST

Sasmita Giri and Purnima Giri

Odisha girls save 10 lives, are heroes

Girls braved croc-infested waters to save boat capsize victims.

5 Jan 2019 1:47 AM IST

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik urges Centre to introduce passenger trains

The mandatory inspection of Commissioner, Railway Safety was also completed in October, 2018.

5 Jan 2019 1:44 AM IST

The team rescued all women labourers from a brick kiln, around 100 km away from Hyderabad in Telangana on Friday. The rescued women were brought back to Koraput on Saturday, the official said. (Representational image)

17 women rescued from contractors at brick kilns

A five-member team of Laxmipur police and district Labour office left for Telangana on Tuesday.

30 Dec 2018 1:50 AM IST

The droughts have never spared Raichur despite the fact that it is located between two mighty rivers-the Tungabhadra and the Krishna.

Odisha seeks financial assistance for helping drought-affected farmers

The crop loss of nearly 33pc has been recorded in pockets of nine districts in Odisha.

28 Dec 2018 4:53 PM IST

The 20 member team of Odisha Fire Service which is headed by chief fire service officer is meant to assist the local authorities in rescue operations, said the Director General of Odisha Fire Service, Bijay Kumar Sharma. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha Fire Services to assist rescue ops for trapped miners in...

At least 15 miners have been trapped in a coal mine in East Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya for more than two weeks.

28 Dec 2018 11:33 AM IST