Odisha: News
13 Oct 2018
IndiaParents name their newborn girls after cyclone 'Titli' in Odisha
As people in the coastal belt of Odisha battled cyclone 'Titli', several mothers rushed to name their newborns after the cyclone that left behind a trail of destruction in the state.
12 Oct 2018
Andhra PradeshCyclone Titli weakens into deep depression; Odisha rivers in spate
A day after Cyclone Titli battered Odisha and left behind a trail of destruction, the state is gearing up to restore power supply and road links amid concerns over a possible flood situation.
11 Oct 2018
Andhra Pradesh#CycloneTitli: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha hit; trees, poles uprooted, thousands evacuated
Cyclone Titli, the strongest cyclone to have formed over the Bay of Bengal this year, hit Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning, uprooting trees, poles and displacing thousands.
10 Oct 2018
PuriRed alert sounded as cyclonic storm Titli heads towards Odisha
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that a cyclonic storm, Titli, is developing in the Bay of Bengal and moving towards the Andhra Pradesh and the Odisha coast.
06 Oct 2018
IndiaOdisha: School headmaster sexually abused Class 5 student, arrested
A student of Class 5 was allegedly sexually abused by her school headmaster in Odisha's Kalahandi district, police said today.
06 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaError in Aadhaar, Odisha man says he will commit suicide
An employee of Odisha Electrical Department has said he will commit suicide as he is unable to withdraw money from the Employee Provident Fund due to an error in his Aadhaar card.
05 Oct 2018
Narendra Modi#2019Elections: Odisha BJP wants Modi to contest from Puri
The Odisha unit of the BJP today said it wants Prime Minister Narendra Modi to contest from Puri Lok Sabha seat in 2019 general elections.
05 Oct 2018
IndiaSupreme Court's comments in Abhijit Iyer-Mitra case don't bode well
On Thursday, the Supreme Court denied bail to defense analyst Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, who was arrested last month over comments about Odisha's Konark temple that were allegedly derogatory.
04 Oct 2018
Train DerailsOdisha: One coach of Falaknuma Express derails, no casualty reported
One coach of the Secunderabad-Howrah Falaknuma Express train today derailed near Kapilas Road railway station in Odisha's Cuttack district but there was no report of any casualty.
02 Oct 2018
West BengalUP STF busts inter-state gang; apprehends 3, seizes 250kg ganja
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted an inter-state gang by arresting its three members and seizing nearly 250 kg of ganja from their possession.
25 Sep 2018
West BengalOdisha: Woman delivers baby in train stranded at Jaleswar station
A 30-year-old woman gave birth to a baby girl in a train stranded at Jaleswar station in Odisha's Balasore district since railway movement was restricted due to a blockade by tribals in West Bengal.
25 Sep 2018
ExamsRRB Group-D exam in Odisha postponed due to Adivasi agitation
Due to the Adivasi agitation in Odisha, many examinees for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D post failed to reach their exam centers.
22 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiPM lays foundation stone for Rs. 13,000cr Talcher fertilizer project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the Rs. 13,000 crore project to revive the Talcher fertilizer plant in Odisha will, for the first time, see coal being converted into gas for use as a feedstock and for producing neem-coated urea.
22 Sep 2018
Narendra Modi#ModiInOdisha: For stalling triple-talaq bill, PM criticizes Opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a one-day visit to Odisha, laid the foundation stone of Talcher Fertiliser Plant and said this would boost the industry.
21 Sep 2018
Andhra PradeshIMD issues cyclone alert for South Odisha and Andhra
India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the warning of a cyclone for South Odisha and coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. The storm is likely to hit the East Coast of India.
20 Sep 2018
Biju Janata DalDetained for 'derogatory-comments' on Konark Temple, defense expert gets bail
Writer and defense expert Abhijit Iyer-Mitra was given conditional bail by Saket Court till September 28, after Delhi police detained him on Thursday.
Odisha: Amid downpour, ballistic missile test-fired from ITR at Chandipur
An indigenously developed surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile was test-fired from the Odisha coast today amid heavy rains, official sources said.
16 Sep 2018
IndiaOdisha gets first 'Tribes India' outlet showcasing tribal products
Odisha's first "Tribes India" outlet has come up in Bhubaneswar showcasing a wide range of tribal products from across India.
16 Sep 2018
Andhra PradeshOdisha: Zero Maoist violence in Narayanpatna block this year
Narayanpatna block in Odisha's Koraput district, which was once regarded as a Maoist hotbed, has recorded zero violence by Naxals since January this year.
10 Sep 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Senior BJD leader accuses Odisha government of Rs. 800cr scam
BJD leader and Paradeep MLA Damodar Rout has accused the Odisha government's cooperation department of having allowed a Rs. 800cr scam in farm loans.
10 Sep 2018
IndiaBharat Bandh: Which services have been affected so far
21 political parties led by the Congress are observing a Bharat Bandh across India to protest against escalating petrol and diesel prices.
08 Sep 2018
IndiaOdisha: School headmaster sexually abuses Class 5 girl in Balasore
A minor girl student of a primary school at Nilgiri area in Balasore district of Odisha was allegedly sexually abused by her headmaster, police said today.
04 Sep 2018
Lok SabhaBJP leader slammed for attacking Odisha govt at Vajpayee tribute
BJP legislature party leader in Odisha, KV Singhdeo, courted a controversy today when he criticized the Naveen Patnaik-led government in the state while making obituary references in the Assembly.
02 Sep 2018
IndiaFive die of asphyxiation inside septic tank in Odisha
Five people, including a woman, died of asphyxiation and another fell unconscious after entering an under-construction septic tank at a village in Odisha's Rayagada district.
28 Aug 2018
MurderOdisha: 80-year-old man beaten to death by son over land-dispute
An 80-year-old man was beaten to death allegedly by his son over a land dispute in Odisha's Jajpur district, police said today.
27 Aug 2018
Indonesia#AsianGames2018: Silver-medalist Dutee Chand awarded Rs. 1.5cr by Odisha govt
Odisha government today announced a cash award of Rs. 1.5cr for sprinter Dutee Chand, a day after she clinched silver at women's 100m dash at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia.
26 Aug 2018
Indian ArmyOdisha: BSF recruitment facilitation centers opened in remote, Maoist-hit areas
The Border Security Force has opened at least 18 facilitation centers at several places in Odisha's four Maoist-hit districts for helping locals get recruitment in Central Armed Para-military Forces (CAPF).
26 Aug 2018
RainfallHeavy rains hit Odisha; more showers in next 2 days
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Odisha today due to a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal with the Meteorological Center in Bhubaneswar forecasting more showers for the next 48 hours.
23 Aug 2018
IndiaOdisha: Two die, one falls ill after consuming wild mushrooms
Two members of a tribal family died and one fell ill after consuming wild mushrooms in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, police said today.
21 Aug 2018
IndiaOdisha: Interpretation center to come up at Bhitarkanika National Park
The Odisha government has decided to set up a state-of-the-art interpretation center at the Bhitarkanika National Park to showcase its flora, fauna and rich biodiversity, a senior official said.
20 Aug 2018
IndiaOdisha: Camera trap installed to protect sheep from wild animals
The Forest Department has decided to install a trap camera at Tamanada village in Odisha's Ganjam district to track down wild animals that are attacking sheep, a forest official said.
18 Aug 2018
MurderWoman dies after lover and family set her on fire
A woman in her early 20s died of burn injuries after she was allegedly set afire in front of her boyfriend's house in Rourkela (Odisha) yesterday.
17 Aug 2018
MaoistsOdisha: 19-year-old woman Maoist carrying reward surrenders before police
A woman Maoist, who carried a reward of Rs. 1 lakh on her head, has surrendered before the police in Odisha's Malkangiri district.
15 Aug 2018
India PostThis 'lazy' postman didn't deliver 6,000 letters
In a clear case of neglecting one's duty, a postmaster in an Odisha village didn't deliver more than 6,000 letters dating back to even 2004, because apparently he "could not walk properly and was not in a condition to deliver these letters."
13 Aug 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaOpposition parties that helped Harivansh Singh win are hypocrites: Congress
The Congress yesterday said the political parties that broke the opposition ranks to facilitate the victory of the NDA nominee in the election for the post of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman had exposed their hypocrisy.
12 Aug 2018
MonsoonHeavy rains lash Odisha, throwing life out of gear
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Odisha today disrupting normal life, even as the Meteorological department forecast more showers in many areas.
06 Aug 2018
MaoistsHow a bridge helped this Maoist couple give up arms
For most, a new bridge would mean fewer traffic problems and easier connectivity. In Odisha's Malkangiri, it is changing lives.
05 Aug 2018
IndiaOdisha: Class-X student kills self, notes hint headmaster raped her
The death of a Class X student in Odisha's Sikhpalli sent shock waves across the state. Two days later, the headmaster has been arrested for allegedly raping her.
04 Aug 2018
West BengalOdisha: IMD predicts heavy rainfall for the next two days
Forecasting formation of a low-pressure area over West Bengal and neighborhood during the next 48 hours, the IMD today predicted heavy rainfall in the next two days in Odisha.
03 Aug 2018
IndiaOdisha: Class 10 girl found dead inside school hostel
A Class 10 girl was found dead in the hostel of a government-run residential school at Sikhapali in Odisha's Malkangiri district, police said today.
