New Delhi: After scripting history by qualifying for her first able-bodied international meet, Paralympic medallist archer Sheetal Devi reflected on her new achievement and said that, learning from every setback, she fulfilled her goal to compete alongside the able-bodied athletes. The 18-year-old para-archer earned a...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday praised the country's national song 'Vande Mataram', describing it as not merely a song but the symbol of patriotism, sacrifices and valour. Participating in the state-level inauguration event of the year-long programme for the commemoration of the...
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of BJD president's Naveen Patnaik's scheduled road shows and public meetings in Odisha's Nuapada Friday, the opposition party has sought adequate security from the authorities, apprehending that BJP workers would throw stones towards the procession. A by-election will be held in Nuapada November...
Gopalpur: The scenic beauty of Gopalpur beach attracts tourists from across the state and even abroad who love to take a dip in the sea, but a moment’s carelessness while bathing can prove fatal, with several such incidents reported in the past. According to reports,...
Koraput: A major mishap was narrowly averted early Thursday morning after an Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) bus caught fire while traversing through the Sunki Ghat road in Parvathipuram Manyam district on National Highway 26 connecting Koraput and Visakhapatnam. Fortunately, all passengers escaped unhurt,...
Keonjhar: The anti-graft Vigilance wing of Odisha Police Thursday arrested a District Social Security Officer (DSSO) on the charge of receiving monetary gratification from a non-government organisation (NGO) functionary through a digital payment app. Biplab Keshari Samantray, DSSO, Keonjhar has been arrested by Odisha Vigilance...
Ganjam: An ancient fort known as Potagarh, situated along the banks of Rushikulya River in Ganjam, has partially resurfaced after being buried for decades. Local elders say the fort, which dates back to British era, earned its name ‘Potagarh’— meaning “buried fort”—because much of it...
Gunupur: Gunupur Sub-Collector Dudhal Abhishek Dilip Thursday conducted raids on several clinics and pathology labs operating illegally in Gunupur town of Rayagada district. During the inspection, the sub-collector ordered sealing of several unlicensed clinics and directed Gunupur Model PS officials to initiate legal action against...
Nuapada: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Chhattisgarh counterpart Vishnu Deo Sai accused BJD president Naveen Patnaik of "betraying" Nuapada's trust and neglecting his party MLA Rajendra Dholakia during illness during a joint address Thursday. Both the CMs campaigned for Jay Dholakia, the BJP candidate...
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, will inaugurate the 84th session of the Indian Road Congress (IRC) in Bhubaneswar Friday. Briefing media persons here on the eve of the beginning of the IRC, state Works minister Prithviraj Harichandan said that Odisha...
By Aakar Patel Attacks on Bengali Christians and their churches have begun following the BJP's victory in the state. Last...
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By Dilip Cherian The Centre appears keen to give young IPS officers early exposure to the workings and priorities of...
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The demonstration by scores of policemen and officers outside the Delhi Police headquarters on 2 November to protest against some...
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More than three years after ethnic violence erupted in Manipur, there is no let-up in the spiral of killings, displacement,...
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