Jumbo deaths: Meneka seeks CM’s intervention
Bhubaneswar: Expressing concern over frequent elephant deaths in the state, animal rights activist and Union Minister Maneka Gandhi sought personal intervention of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to prevent such incidents. In a letter to Patnaik, Maneka said the electrocution deaths...
India’s heaviest rocket lifts off with GSAT-29
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): India's heaviest rocket - Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV-Mk III)-- carrying 3,423 kg communication satellite GSAT-29 blasted off from the Sriharikota spaceport Wednesday evening. Precisely at 5.08 p.m. the GSLV-Mk III rocket on its second developmental...
Odisha receives investment intents worth Rs 285 cr in tourism
Another farmer ends life over crop loss, debt burden
Another tusker dies of electrocution
Free smartphones for women SHGs
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to make women digitally empowered, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Wednesday said the state will provide free smartphones to all women self-help groups under Mission Shakti. Addressing a seminar on women entrepreneurship at Make in Odisha Conclave here, Naveen said, “Women in Odisha have come a long...
Read moreGhata Paribartan fiasco: SJTA action refreshes tiff over Daru selection
Puri: The initiation of action against 11 Srimandir servitors with regard to the Ghata Paribartan fiasco of 2015 has triggered allegations and counter-allegations between a Maharana (carpenter) servitor and Daita Niyog. Senior Maharana servitor Krushna Chandra Maharana Wednesday claimed that the Daru (holy logs) selected for the construction of idols during the Nabakalebara festival were not up to the mark. “We had raised the issue with then Shree Jagannath temple chief...
Read more1200 to show-case wrestling talent at JN Indoor Stadium
Bhubaneswar: Director General of Police (DGP) RP Sharma Wednesday inaugurated the logo and mascot for the third edition of All India Judo Cluster tournament to be held at JN Indoor Stadium here from November 15. Addressing the curtain raiser for the event being organised by Odisha Police, Sharma said, “This event involves the prestige of Odisha Police. So, we will make sure that there must not be any slackness and disorganisation...
Read moreConfrontation looms as women plan to enter Ayyappa temple
As SC refuses to stay its verdict allowing entry of 10-50 age group women to the temple, a conflict cannot be ruled out November 17 Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: Social activist Trupti Desai Wednesday said she would visit the Sabarimala shrine in Kerala along with six other women in the previously banned 10-50 age group November 17 but it was opposed by a right wing activist, sparking fears of a fresh confrontation. Desai,...
Read moreOdisha gets investment proposals worth Rs 3,900cr in IT, electronics sector
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has secured investment proposals worth over Rs 3,900 crore in the electronics manufacturing, telecommunications and Information Technology (IT) sector during the ongoing investors' summit, a state Minister said here Wednesday. "Total investment proposals were of the order of Rs 3,900 crore from six companies," state Electronics and Information Technology Minister Chandra Sarathi Behera told reporters here at the second edition of the 'Make in Odisha Conclave'. Reliance...
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Plaints over online Mahaprasad sale
Puri: The SJTA and the Singhadwar police Wednesday received two complaints alleging that a firm has issued an advertisement to sell Mahaprasad online. The advertisement on social media mentions the name of the website as www.puribhog.com. It carries an address of its promoter, two phone numbers and a rate chart for Mahaprasad. As per the complaints filed...
Deepika-Ranveer wedding kept ‘private affair’
New Delhi: After months of courtship, the wedding ceremony of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh finally got underway in Italy’s scenic Lake Como Wednesday but the actor couple kept things fiercely private leaving the celebrity media breathlessly waiting for information. In the best traditions of a celebrity wedding – think George and Amal Clooney maybe – the...
Shresht spell goes in vain
Cuttack: Shresth Singh (6/76) bagged a six-wicket haul but his efforts went in vain as Odisha played out a draw against Bihar in their third Vijay Merchant Trophy U-16 cricket tournament at the Bidanasi Ground here, Wednesday. However, the colts secured three points to Bihar’s one, following their first inning lead. This was the hosts’ second successive...
Basanta hopeful of an Odisha fightback
Bhubaneswar: Odisha are on a verge of defeat after losing seven wickets for 180 runs in their second essay but senior pacer Basant Mohanty feels that there is still a chance for them in the final day. “I think there is still a chance. We still have three wickets in hand and if we can get around...
Odisha on verge of defeat
Bhubaneswar: Odisha are heading towards a defeat after Uttar Pradesh pacers Ankit Rajpoot (3/48) and Shivam Mavi (3/43) put the visitors in the driver’s seat on the penultimate day of their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy encounter here at the KIIT Stadium, Wednesday. As the situation stands, UP are in all probability to pocket full points making...
Bleeding on lungs forced Oz pacer Hastings to retire
Melbourne: Australian fast bowler John Hastings has retired from all forms of cricket fearing a mystery ailment could lead him to bleed to death on the field. The burly all-rounder, who has represented his country in all three formats of the game, revealed last month he was struggling with an illness that causes him to cough up...
Sindhu, Sameer sail through
Kowloon: Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu and Sameer Verma notched up contrasting wins Wednesday to progress to the second round of the Hong Kong Open World Tour Super 500 tournament, here. Sindhu, seeded third, continued her consistent run as she recovered from a mid-game slump to surpass Thailand’s Nitchaon Jindapol 21-15, 13-21, 21-17 in the opening round...
Confident eves eye semis berth
Guyana: Eyeing a semifinals berth, overwhelming favourites India will have to guard against complacency when they play Ireland in their third Group B match of the ICC Women’s World T20 here Thursday. India are on a roll having convincingly won their first two matches, including against arch rivals Pakistan two days ago. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur declared open...
FedEx keeps hopes alive
London: Six-time champion Roger Federer put a troubled start to his 16th ATP Finals behind him as he outclassed Dominic Thiem 6-2, 6-3 Tuesday to stay on course for the knockout stage. The 37-year-old Swiss played poorly in defeat against Kei Nishikori Sunday and then skipped practice Monday. Comments made by French player Julien Benneteau to a...
A rebellion for ecological democracy
Debendra Kumar Biswal Thursday, November 15, is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda (1875-1900), known as Dharti Abba or Bhagwan among adivasis of eastern India. Besides being a freedom fighter, his ideas of customary rights to territories, control of dispossession and utilisation of land and natural resources of tribal communities seems to be useful and in many...
