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Shreya Mishra makes it to Femina Miss India-2015 Finale
Model Sushree Shreya Mishra, who hails from Odisha's Sambalpur district, has made it to the grand finale of Femina Miss India-2015. She will be among the top 21 finalists, who will be vying for the top honours on March 28. Shreya had…
Six Arrested in Kendrapara District for attacking Cops
At least six people were arrested for attacking policemen during an anti-liquor protest in Namatara village near Rajkanika of Odisha’s Kendrapara district yesterday. The protesters had ransacked a wine shop and set a police jeep on fire…
Maoist killed in Kalahandi Gunfight
One Maoist was killed in a gunfight with security forces in a forested area of Odisha's Kalahandi district on Sunday, police said.
The exchange of fire took place in Golamunda police station area, around 500 kms from state capital…
Nine Armed Maoists surrender in Koraput
Nine armed Maoists surrendered in Odisha's Koraput district on Saturday, police said. The rebels were members of the Koraput Division of Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist.…
Naveen asks BJD MPs to fight against Central Apathy
Odisha Chief Minister and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik met all Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs of the party and directed them to fight against the alleged central apathy towards Odisha's cause. Although there have been reports of differences in…
Odisha Government starts upgrading Jeypore Airstrip
Odisha has initiated the process for upgrading the Jeypore airstrip in Koraput district into a full-fledged airport for commercial operations, official sources said on Friday. It has asked the Koraput district collector to finalise the…
Chief Minister flags off Biju Patnaik Mini-Marathon
Chief minister Sri Naveen Patnaik flagged off the 6.6 km Biju Patnaik mini-marathon (2015) from Biju Patnaik Park (Forest Park) which concluded at Kalinga Stadium today. Nearly 10,000 runners lined up for the 10th mini-marathon held in…
Chief Secretary advises to intensify Kendu Leaf Operations
Kendu leaf operations in Odisha provides direct employment and supplementary livelihood to more than 8.38 lakh people at grass root level and generates additional 18 lakh man days each year. This has come to notice from the Kendu Leaf…
Naveen Patnaik slams Centre on Biju Birth Anniversary
On the auspicious occasion of 99th Birth Anniversary of legendary Biju Patnaik, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik slammed the Centre for showing bias in allocating funds to the state in 14th Finance Commission. He alleged central apathy towards…
Banki MLA Pravat Tripathy walks out of Jharpada Jail
Senior BJD leader and Banki MLA Pravat Tripathy walked out of the Jharpada jail. He was granted bail by the Orissa High Court yesterday. Tripathy was arrested by the CBI on October 31 in connection with AT Group chit fund scam. He had to…