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Bhubaneswar: It was a homecoming of sorts for Sikta Pati when she joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) at Naveen Niwas here on Saturday in the presence of party president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. She is the elder daughter of late…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said the state government has sanctioned Rs 100 crore to Utkal University, which has maintained its pre-eminence in the country's higher education sector. The funds will be…

Mumbai:  In a startling development, BJP and NCP formed an alliance government in Maharashtra after President’s rule, imposed in the state a fortnight ago, was revoked on Saturday morning. According to a Union Home Ministry notification,…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been adjudged as the 'most improved big state in the cleanliness' category by India Today in its annual 'State of the States survey. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik hailed the State's achievement in a Tweet. He…

Bhubaneswar: Here's a good news for thousands of Odia-speaking people in Gujarat and their relatives in Odisha. Air India has announced introduction of a direct Bhubaneswar-Surat flight from January 20, 2020. The flight will operate twice…

Bhubaneswar: The special drive against drunk driving by the Odisha Police under the provisions of the amended Motor Vehicle Act, 2019, since September has yielded the desired results with the last two months witnessing a drop in the number…

Bhubaneswar: With the opposition training guns on the ruling BJD over the mysterious death of Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) Smitarani Biswal in Jajpur district, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday requested the members of the Odisha…

Bhubaneswar: After three hours, the Fire Services personnel finally rescued the man, who had climbed atop Parija Library building at Utkal University here on Friday and threatened to commit suicide. The high drama ended after the Fire…

Bhubaneswar: In more woes for consumers, the price of onions is most likely to touch an all-time high in Odisha. At present, onions in the state are selling for Rs 75-90 in the state as against Rs 20 per kg four months ago. Talking to the…

The Odisha government's decision to press ahead with its move for a legislative council has been greeted with cynicism in certain quarters, particularly the political opposition. The is of the view that it is more loaded with…