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She was arrested on October 6 on the basis of another complaint by a girl who accused Archana of using her in this racket.

Odisha ‘blackmailer’ Archana Nag’s intriguing life may inspire film projectSubscriber Only

October 14, 2022 13:35 IST

The rags to riches story of Archana, who was arrested last week on the charge of extortion, was so intriguing that an Odia filmmaker has planned to make a movie on her life.

He alleged that a foreign security guard misbehaved with him, even though he produced a pass provided to him. (Photo/Wikipedia)

Odisha: Veteran Congress MLA alleges heckling by security at Women’s World Cup stadium

October 12, 2022 12:41 IST

"I was really hurt. Had it not been my state, I would have shown him my ability. I did not make any noise because an international event was going on in my state and my city," Suresh Routray said.

Devotees protect themselves under a flyover as it rains heavily during a Durga idol immersion, in Bhubaneswar (PTI photo)

Odisha starts prepping for upcoming ‘cyclone season’

October 11, 2022 12:46 IST

Chief Secretary SC Mohapatra directed officials concerned to take all precautionary measures at the state-level cyclone preparedness meeting on Monday.

BJP National President JP Nadda with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during a visit to the Jagannath Temple, in Puri on September 30, 2022 (PTI/FILE Photo)

Dhamnagar bypoll: BJP fields ex-MLA’s son

October 9, 2022 18:13 IST

The by-election was necessitated after the untimely demise of BJP MLA Bishnu Charan Das on September 19.

Mohapatra used to follow the singing style of legendary Odia singer, songwriter and composer Akshaya Mohanty. People used to describe him as "Akshaya Mohanty of Jeypore". (File)

Odia singer Murali Mohapatra collapses and dies while performing on stage

October 4, 2022 08:19 IST

Murali Mohapatra, who was reportedly unwell, suddenly sat down on a chair on the stage after singing four songs in Jeyore town. When taken to a hospital, he was declared dead on arrival.

"It's 'arrogance' to the hilt when a minister in Odisha, Pratap Keshari Deb, says that while earlier people recognised Odisha in the name of Lord Jagannath… now it's the CM who's become more famous than the Lord…; Odisha now is known because of Naveen Patnaik & not Jagannath ji,” said BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra.

Odisha minister in soup for comparing CM with Lord Jagannath

October 2, 2022 10:14 IST

"There was a time when people knew Odisha because of Lord Jagannath. But now, if you say that you come from Odisha, people across India will immediately identify it as the place of CM Naveen Patnaik," Industries Minister P K Deb had said.

The twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are likely to witness one or two intense spells of rain on Tuesday. (File Photo)

Fresh low-pressure area triggers heavy rain in Odisha

September 20, 2022 10:40 IST

Fisherfolk shouldn't venture off the Odisha coast on Tuesday due to possible squally weather with gusty wind speed of 40-50 kmph over the northwest Bay of Bengal, the Met department said.

Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik. (File photo)

CM Naveen Patnaik to woo investors in Mumbai ahead of Make-in-Odisha Conclave

September 14, 2022 10:29 IST

Patnaik is scheduled to hold discussions with major industrialists, including Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anil Agarwal and Anand Mahindra, officials said.

Residents of a quaint village in Odisha's Puri district, where King Charles III had visited some four decades ago, have organised a prayer session for Britain's new monarch. (File Photo)

Odisha village recalls King Charles III’s visit in 1980, prays for his long life

September 11, 2022 15:08 IST

The new king, then a prince, was just 32 when he had visited Haripur to get a feel of village life, said a district official.

Surgeons took around 2.5 hours to remove the glass from inside the man. (Representational image)

Steel glass inserted inside man’s rectum, removed by surgery

August 23, 2022 11:51 IST

The glass, around 8 cm in diameter and 15 cm long, was allegedly inserted in the anus of Krushna Chandra Rout around 10 days ago by friends in drunken condition.

Subarnarekha river flows over the danger mark owing to heavy monsoon rainfall at Rajghat near Jaleswar in Balasore district. (PTI)

Flood situation grim in north Odisha, more rainfall likely in Balasore

August 23, 2022 11:11 IST

As many as 251 villages in the districts of Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur and Bhadrak have been impacted by the north Odisha floods, while the total number of affected population crossed 9.66 lakhs.

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Brown sugar worth Rs 1 crore seized by cops in Odisha

July 27, 2022 19:02 IST

During the search, STF found brown sugar weighing 1,050 grams and cash of Rs 28,100 from the possession of the accused, an officer said.

Odisha girl jumps off roof to escape gang-rape bid, critically injured

July 19, 2022 11:08 IST

The incident took place on Sunday night when the girl, a resident of Keonjhar district, along with her brother was going to her sister's place in Sukinda Chromite valley.

Swelling Godavari river inundates villges in Odisha district, several evacuated

July 16, 2022 12:18 IST

An official report said at least three Odisha villages -- Binayakpur, Alama and Peta -- have been completed inundated in the flood, with locals there wading through the waters to reach to safety.

The incident happened in Patadhara Reserve Forest in Bheden block when the CRPF personnel were going from one camp to another, police said. (Representational)

3 CRPF personnel killed in Maoist attack in Odisha’s Nuapada

June 21, 2022 19:39 IST

The operations would continue till the Maoists are flushed out, the DGP said, expressing deep condolences to the bereaved families.

BJD's Tirtol MLA Bijaya Shankar Das. (Source: Facebook)

After skipping own wedding, BJD MLA says ready to marry fiancée in 60 days

June 20, 2022 11:37 IST

Sources close to the MLA's family said that Das, son of late BJD leader and former minister Bishnu Charan Das, was in a relationship with the woman for quite some time.

The case was filed against Bijay Shankar Das, the legislator of Tirtol, at the Jagatsinghpur Sadar police station. (Representational image)

Odisha: BJD MLA booked for failing to turn up at own wedding

June 19, 2022 15:23 IST

The woman claimed that she was in a relationship with BJD MLA Bijay Shankar Das for three years, and he promised to marry her on the scheduled date.

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Southwest Monsoon arrives in Odisha

June 16, 2022 18:24 IST

Conditions are favourable for the advance of monsoon into some more parts of Odisha during the next 2-3 days, according to IMDB weather reports.

4 persons charred to death as oil tanker explodes in Odisha's Nayagarh

Odisha: 4 persons charred to death as oil tanker explodes in Nayagarh

June 11, 2022 13:44 IST

In a separate incident in Keonjhar district, 30 passengers of a bus had a narrow escape when it accidentally caught fire at Kanjipani Ghat early Saturday morning.

Inquiry against Orissa HC judges: the back

In a first, Orissa HC assesses its own performance, lists challengesSubscriber Only

June 8, 2022 07:10 IST

“For any institution, introspection is necessary to overcome the drawbacks and to enhance efficiency,” the report stated in a chapter titled 'Introspection and Challenges'.

Naveen Patnaik, who is all set to give a new look to his government before the 2024 elections to the Lok Sabha and assembly, had asked the ministers to resign. (ANI/Twitter)

Odisha Speaker SN Patro resigns

June 5, 2022 14:09 IST

All 20 ministers of the state government had on Saturday submitted their resignation letters as per the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

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Puri temple project: SC reserves order on pleas challenging construction

June 2, 2022 19:54 IST

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Hima Kohli said it will pronounce the order on Friday.

The by-poll to Brajrajnagar constituency was held on May 31 following the death of BJD MLA Kishore Mohanty in December last year. (File)

Two persons on election duty die in Odisha

June 1, 2022 19:14 IST

The family members of the deceased officials engaged in polling duty will be provided compensation as per ECI norms, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha, SK Lohani said.

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Odisha: Female elephant, two calves killed as train rams into herd in Keonjhar

May 20, 2022 12:17 IST

According to forest officials, a herd of 22 elephants was crossing the railway track when a train carrying iron ore hit them. Following the incident, the elephant herd became aggressive and prevented officials from the forest department from carrying out any rescue operation.

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30% students didn’t return to schools after pandemic, Odisha govt finds

May 14, 2022 14:11 IST

Analysing the daily attendance data from the schools as provided by the District Education Officers (DEOs), it was seen that around 70 per cent of students are attending the classes, School and Mass Education Department secretary BP Sethi said in a letter to the districts.