Dam Bursts In Maharashtra After Rains, Six Killed

Heavy monsoon rains caused a breach on a small dam in Maharashtra’s coastal district of Ratnagiri, washing away dozens of homes and killing at least six people with 18 missing, a government official said on Wednesday. Seasonal rains have…

BJD Leader Suspended For Anti-Party Activity

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday suspended Gop panchayat Samiti chairman Prakash Parida for alleged anti-party activities. Party general secretary Bijay Nayak confirmed suspension of…

BJD Wins Ganjam, Koraput Zilla Parishad bypolls

Berhampur/ Koraput: Two BJD candidates, Sonam Palei and Tulasi Kirsani were elected unopposed as Chairpersons of Ganjam and Koraput Zilla Parishad seats respectively on Tuesday. Palei won unopposed as she was the only candidate for the…