Govt approves 53 projects under AMRUT scheme
Bhubaneswar: For infrastructure development in nine AMRUT towns of the state, State Level High Powered Steering Committee (SHSPC) meeting on Thursday approved detailed project reports (DRS)…
Woman Maoist surrenders in Rourkela
Rourkela: A woman Maoist surrendered before Rourkela police on Wednesday. She was identified as Muli Nayak (22) alias Arti, a resident of Jharkhand.
Arti was active along Odisha-Jharkhand…
State disappointed with paddy MSP hike
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the Centre’s decision to increase the minimum support price (MSP) of paddy by Rs 80 per quintal (from 1,…
Airport advisory committee for commencement of intl flights to city
Bhubaneswar: The airport advisory committee meeting was held at Biju Patnaik International Airport here on Wednesday under the chairmanship of MP Prasanna Patasani.
The members suggested…
Govt effects major reshuffle in IPS cadre
Bhubaneswar: The state government effected major changes in portfolios of at least 32 IPS officers on Wednesday.
According to a notification issued by the home department, SPs of at least…
CBI raids IMMT Bhubaneswar over financial irregularities
Bhubaneswar: The CBI on Wednesday raided Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT), Bhubaneswar, in connection with alleged fraud and financial irregularities.
The officials of…
BJD supremo asks youth activists to promote devp works of govt
Berhampur: Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday asked youth activists of the party to spread the word about development works being taken up by the state government.…
Woman dies after childbirth, family cries negligence
Balangir: Tension ran high at Balangir district headquarters hospital on Wednesday as family members of a woman, who died after delivering a baby girl, alleged negligence in treatment.
She…
Youth run over in Rayagada
Rayagada: A youth died after being run over by a vehicle near Theruabali Bridge in Rayagada district on Wednesday morning.
The victim was identified as Sujan Lima. He was pedalling from…
Celebrities in Odisha practise yoga to stay fit and calm
Yoga benefits all, irrespective of age and the work schedule. It helps you through the stresses of today's hectic modern lifestyle. This ancient practice of keeping the body and mind healthy…