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Naveen Patnaik to decide on party's stand in Vice Presidential election: BJD MLA

India, Aug. 19 -- Bhubaneswar: The decision on whether the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) will support the NDA's Vice Presidential nominee, C.P. Radhakrishnan, rests solely with party president Naveen Patnaik,... Read More


Mayurbhanj's Guhaldihi gets Odisha Tourism nod for craft village tag

India, Aug. 19 -- Baripada: In a move aimed at promoting local handicrafts and preserving the rich heritage of the region, Odisha Tourism Department has given nod to develop Guhaldihi in Mayurbhanj di... Read More


Odisha govt to provide free uniforms for Shishu Vatika children

India, Aug. 19 -- Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to provide free uniforms and other items to Shishu Vatika students across the state. According to official sources, a total of 3,10,83... Read More


BJD observes Salipur bandh over NAC status demand

India, Aug. 19 -- Salipur: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is today observing an eight-hour bandh in Salipur, pressing for the region's inclusion in the list of notified area councils (NACs). The bandh call... Read More


Odisha: Murder accused injured in police encounter in Sambalpur

India, Aug. 19 -- Sambalpur: A notorious criminal accused of murder was injured in an encounter with police in Odisha's Sambalpur district in the wee hours on Tuesday. The criminal, identified as Md S... Read More


JSW Steel, POSCO may set up steel plant in Keonjhar: Odisha Industries Minister

India, Aug. 19 -- Bhubaneswar: Keonjhar district in Odisha may soon house a major steel plant, with JSW Steel and South Korea's POSCO likely to collaborate on the project. Odisha Industries Minister S... Read More


IGNOU to offer diploma in childhood care in Odia language; textbooks unveiled

India, Aug. 18 -- Bhubaneswar: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will offer various courses including postgraduate diplomas, diplomas and MBA in Odia language. An MoU in this regard w... Read More


Special Intensive Revision of voters' list to be conducted soon in Odisha: CEO

India, Aug. 18 -- Bhubaneswar: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, R.S. Gopalan, announced the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list will be undertaken in the State soon, marking the f... Read More


Odisha cops unearth explosives during combing Ops, Maoists-mining firms link under scanner

India, Aug. 18 -- Bhubaneswar: The police in Odisha suspect a link between some mining companies and Maoists following the seizure of huge quantity of explosives from Tumudibandha area in Kandhamal di... Read More


Odisha Vigilance court orders confiscation of late Forest officer's wife's properties in DA case

India, Aug. 18 -- Bhubaneswar: The Confiscation Court of Vigilance, Bhubaneswar, today ordered the confiscation of properties belonging to Swarnalata Pradhan, wife of late Basanta Kumar Pradhan, forme... Read More