Odisha

Phulbani: Manisha Mallick, a Class IV student was forced to kneel down for three hours as punishment by her matron on February 21. Her crime. She asked permission from her...

Kendrapara: A troop of baboons went berserk at a village in Kendrapara district on Tuesday, injuring 12 people, including two boys, in the process. The baboons also wreaked havoc on...

Phulbani: Unseasonal thunderstorm accompanied with strong gusty winds has brought life to a standstill in Odisha’s Phulbani and Balangir towns today. According to media reports, winds blowing at a speed...

Bhubaneswar, Feb 25: The Odisha government has decided to open seven more Aahaar Kendras this year, Housing and Urban Development Minister Pratap Jena informed the Assembly on Tuesday. The minister...

Bhubaneswar: Jagannath Temple funds amounting to Rs 545 crore kept in a private bank will be transferred to a nationalized bank by March 30, Law Minister Pratap Jena informed the Assembly...

Jagatsinghpur: A 25-year-old youth had to be hospitalised with severe injuries after being beaten in the lock up of Bandar Marine police station. Police sources said the victim, Lulu Parida,...

Kendrapara: The Dolphin population is dwindling in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary and nearby areas within Bhitarkanika National Park, according to the latest census carried out on January 19. This year, forest...

Bhubaneswar: With the Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing the schedule for Rajya Sabha polls, the ruling BJD on Tuesday said that it was not under any pressure over seat...

Bhubaneswar: Bedlam prevailed in the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday over non-procurement of paddy, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House twice till 12.50 pm. As soon as the House session...

Bhubaneswar: Most parts of interior Odisha received heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday morning. IMD also sounded a yellow warning for...