SOA research centre explores eco-friendly methods to produce low-cost bio-fuels
Bhubaneswar: With the global bio-fuel market growing rapidly due to its increased use in the transportation sector, researchers at the SOA University are engaged in finding a way to produce…
Districts awarded for successful family planning programmes
Bhubaneswar: At the state-level ceremony for observance of World Population Day held on Tuesday, Health and Family Welfare Minister Pratap Jena awarded Nuapada, Malkangiri and Gajpati as…
No-trust motion brought against Gunupur NAC chairperson
Rayagada: A no-confidence motion has been moved against Gunupur Notified Area Council (NAC) chairperson Kabita Sabar. A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting of 12 BJD councillors…
Road blockade demanding closure of liquor units in Balangir
Balangir: People in large number have been taking to the streets to protest against liquor shops functioning in their locality in the recent past.
Tuesday saw residents of Bubei village…
Man dies as motorcycle hits tree at Bhanjanagar
Bhanjanagar: A man died when the motorcycle he was riding dashed against a tree at Bhanjanagar in Ganjam district on Monday night.
The deceased was identified as Sisirkant Swain, a resident…
Lecture on ‘Art and Architecture of Venice’ at JDCA
Bhubaneswar: Continuing the series ‘Meet the Artiste’, which is being conducted every second Saturday of the month, city-based JD Centre of Art organised its 206th edition at Nayapalli…
Police raid gambling den at Berhampur; arrest 11
Berhampur: The police raide a gambling den at Berhampur in Ganjam district and seized Rs 2.35 lakh in cash, besides arresting 11 persons from the spot.
Acting on a tip-off, Bada Baazar…
CB nabs three with contraband wildlife products from Bargarh
Bargarh: The wildlife crime cell of the state Crime Branch on Monday seized a number of contraband wildlife products from Bargarh town and arrested three persons.
The accused, two of whom…
BJD launches state-wide stir over paddy MSP
Bhubaneswar: Members of ruling BJD on Monday launched two-hour protest against the Centre’s decision to hike the minimum support price (MSP) of paddy by a meagre Rs 80 per quintal for the…
CM felicitates AAC medal winners
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday handed over cash awards to Indian athletes, who won medals in the recently concluded Asian Athletics Championships.
While 12 gold…