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Pradhan for upgradation of Sculpture Training Institute in Odisha
Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday sought the cooperation of Odisha Government to upgrade the Stone Sculpture Training Institute in Konark to international standards.
"There is need to upgrade the present institute…
Bharat Bandh has partial effect in Odisha
The Bharat Bandh being observed by various groups protesting caste-based reservation affected normal life in several parts of the state on Tuesday.
Western Odisha was mostly affected following the shutdown call. Anti-reservation…
DVF Jawan martyred in landmine blast in Rayagada Dist
ONI Bureau: Odisha District Voluntary Force (DVF) jawan was killed in a landmine explosion triggered by Maoists near Sakata village under Muniguda police limits in Rayagada district late last night.
As per the report the landmine…
Centre asks States to be alert for Bharat Bandh on April 10
New Delhi, April 9: The Union Home Ministry has asked all the state governments to be extra vigilant to avoid any violence and loss of life and property amid calls on social media for a "Bharat Bandh" (nationwide shutdown) by various…
Congress, BJP Workers from Kendrapara join BJD
ONI Bureau: Hundreds of BJP and Congress workers from Kendrapara have joined the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today in the presence of party President and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas in Bhubaneswar.
At the special…
Odisha will give befitting reply to Andhra on Border dispute: Pradhan
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who hails from Odisha, on Monday said that the state will give a befitting reply to Andhra Pradesh over the border dispute through developmental works.
Pradhan, who visited the disputed Kotia group of…
BJD ups ante; to hold Mahanadi Maha Sammilani on April 15
ONI Bureau: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has decided to corner the Centre and BJP on the issue of Mahanadi. The party has called for a 'Maha Sammilani' on the issue of Mahanadi water dispute, accusing Chhattisgarh Govt of hatching a conspiracy…
Jala Chhatra (Free Water Kiosk) by Aaradhya Charitable Trust
ONI Bureau: The members of Aaradhya Charitable Trust (ACT) on Sunday started “Jala Chhatra” (Free Water Kiosk) at Puri Canal Road in Bhubaneswar. The Jala Chhatra will run till month of summer season.
Rabindra Patra, a resident of…
Veteran Journalist Ratnakar Beura dies at 75
ONI Bureau: Veteran Journalist Ratnakar Beura, who worked with Dr. Radhanath Rath and was associated with 'The Samaja' for over 30 years, died at the age of 75.
Shri Beura breathed his last yesterday at Apollo Hospital, Bhubaneswar. Two…
Ahmedabad-Puri express travels without engine, no casualty
Passengers of the Ahmedabad-Puri express had a narrow escape when its coaches rolled down without any engine for a few kilometres due to non-application of skid brakes in Odisha's Titlagarh.
The railway staff managed to halt the detached…