Policy & Politics

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday approved an increment in ex-gratia for kins of martyred Odia jawans to Rs 10 lakh from the existing Rs 5 lakh. "Families of...

Berlin: Having made India’s stand on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine clear to visiting British PM Boris Johnson recently, Narendra Modi sought Germany’s ears as he spelled out his government’s position...

Bhubaneswar: Beneficiaries of Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme in Odisha are eligible to receive financial assistance of Rs 2,000 twice each year during the next three...

New Delhi: With food prices soaring, the Central government has set up an inter-ministerial committee to monitor and control the situation. The committee will keep an eye on domestic prices,...

Bhubaneswar: Amid speculation about change of guard in Odisha Congress, senior leader and Jatani MLA Suresh Routray on Saturday gave an explosive statement on the decision taken in the party...

Bhubaneswar: Amid calls for a change of guard in the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC), several party MLAs have now raised a demand for a new Congress Legislature Party (CLP)...

Bhubaneswar: Amid speculation of a change of guard in Odisha Congress following the recent drubbing in the rural and urban elections, Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati on Tuesday said the...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday sanctioned Rs 120 crore towards bonus, allowance and other assistance for the welfare of kendu leaf pluckers. It will benefit around 8 lakh kendu...

Bhubaneswar: Biju Patnaik. The name means different things to different people in his home state and overseas. Apart from his inspiring achievements and tales of bravery, one aspect that merits...

San Francisco: In a strong message to China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that if harmed, India will not spare anyone. Speaking at a reception hosted in his honour by...