Jitendra Mishra to judge Tel Aviv Int’l Children’s Film Fest 2017
Bhubaneswar: Known for promoting meaningful films from India at international platforms, Delhi-based Odia producer Jitendra Mishra has been invited to Tel Aviv (Israel) International…
Looking to expand Nalco, not privatise: Centre
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Refuting reports of disinvestment in National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco), the Union Government on Wednesday said it is facilitating Rs 5,540-crore expansion…
Sheep killer’s tunnel in Bhanra forest identified: Minister
Bhubaneswar: Forest and environment minister Bijayshree Routray on Wednesday said his department officials have identified the tunnel of the sheep killer inside Bhanra forest near Niali in…
Home guards forced to kneel down; DGP seeks report from Mayurbhanj SP
Baripada: Director General of Police (Home Guards) Binay Behera on Wednesday sought a report from Mayurbhanj SP over reports of four home guards, including a woman, being forced to kneel…
Relentless pressure on vocal cord forced Satyajeet to quit reality show
Bhubaneswar: Singing sensation Satyajeet Jena quitting a reality show has left many of his fans disappointed. However, it was not an easy decision for this 12-year-old from Odisha as he had…
Justice Das Commission suggests chimney for Jagannath Temple kitchen
Puri: Justice Bimal Prasad Das Commission, constituted by the state government to suggest reforms in the functioning of Jagannath Temple, inspected Rosasala (kitchen) of the deities on…
Pratap Deb takes oath as Rajya Sabha member
Bhubaneswar: BJD leader Pratap Keshari Deb took oath as member of Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari administered the oath of office to Deb at his chamber in…
AAC to open with performances on Kalinga War, Konark
Bhubaneswar: With barely a week to go for the biggest sporting event in the state capital, dancers are busy matching steps and working on beautiful formations.
The opening ceremony of 22nd…
5 Odias in national team for Asian Athletics Championships
Bhubaneswar: Five players from Odisha have found place in the national team for the 22nd Athletics Championships, scheduled to be held at Kalinga Stadium here from July 6 to 9.
They are…
Girl killed, brother injured in Angul accident
Angul: A girl died while her brother suffered critical injuries after being hit by a speeding truck at Palalahada in Angul district on Wednesday.
The duo was returning home from school on a…