Flooded roads disrupt communication in Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri
Kalahandi/Nabarangpur/Malkangiri: Incessant rain has triggered flood-like situation in Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri districts.
According to reports, communication between…
Separation surgery of Kandhamal conjoined twins begins at AIIMS
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: The separation surgery on Kandhamal conjoined twins, Honey and Singh, began at AIIMS, New Delhi, on Monday. The operation is being conducted by a team of 40 doctors,…
State bravery award for Koraput tribal youths
Koraput: Harischandra Hiaal and Mohan Garada of Harijan Sahi in Maoist-hit Narayanpatna block of Koraput district have a reason to cheer. Recognizing their act of daredevilry in rescuing…
SC defers hearing on Mahanadi dispute to Oct 9 as Centre seeks more time
New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday deferred the hearing on the petition by Odisha for formation of a tribunal to resolve the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh to October 9 as…
Man arrested for hacking two women to death in Balangir
Balangir: A man was arrested for allegedly hacking two women, including his mother, to death at Roth village under Lohisinga police limits in Balangir district on Monday.
The accused,…
Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as 45th Chief Justice of India
New Delhi: Justice Dipak Misra was sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday.
Justice Misra was administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind at a brief…
Criminal injured in police encounter on Puri-Bhubaneswar NH
Puri: A criminal was injured in an encounter with police on Puri-Bhubaneswar National Highway in Puri district late on Sunday.
Sanjay Behera, who sustained bullet injuries on his right leg,…
Two injured in group clash during Ganesh idol immersion in Rayagada
Rayagada: Tension ran high at JK Pur in Rayagada district following a violent clash between two groups during immersion of Ganesh idol on Monday. Two persons were injured in the incident.…
BJD announces 11-member team of spokespersons
Bhubaneswar: The ruling BJD on Sunday announced its 11-member team of spokespersons.
The list comprises the names of Debi Prasad Mishra, Arun Sahoo, Amar Satpathy, Debasish Samantaray,…
Swine flu death toll rises to 27
Bhubaneswar: One more swine flu death was reported here on Sunday, taking the toll to 27 in the state this season.
The deceased, a 55-year-old man, was undergoing treatment at Kalinga…