Defeating the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the BJP was able to retain its Dhamnagar MLA seat in Odisha's Bhadrak district with its candidate Suryabanshi Suraj winning by a margin of 9,881 votes.
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Odisha prepares Rs 85.85cr annual work plan for anti-Maoist operations
The Odisha government has rolled out an annual work plan (AWP) of Rs 85.85 crore for continuing anti-Maoist operations during the current financial year, an official said here on Friday.
DRDO, Indian Army successfully conduct six flight-tests of QRSAM system off Odisha coast
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army have successfully completed six flight-tests of the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the Odisha coast.
Odisha CM inaugurates 2 irrigation projects worth Rs 1,508 cr
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated two irrigation projects worth Rs 1,508 crore in Mayurbhanj district, which will provide irrigation facilities to more than 27,000 hectares of land, benefiting more than 2.5 lakh farmers.
Odisha approves 10 investment proposals worth Rs 74,620 cr
The Odisha government on Wednesday approved 10 investment proposals worth Rs 74,620.18 crore, which will provide employment opportunities for over 24,000 people in the state, officials said.
Amit Shah offers prayer at Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj temple
"I am very happy to have darshan of Mahadev in the famous Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar during the holy month of Shrawan. The temple is a historical place of Indian culture, on which every rock is a wonderful miracle of ancient Indian craftsmanship," tweeted Shah.
Inside Droupadi Murmu's world: Passionate teacher, disciplinarian, vegetarian
President-designate of India Droupadi S. Murmu is not new to records and several are already to her credit in a dizzying political career spanning barely a quarter century, zooming from a Municipal Councillor in 1997 to the country's First Citizen in 2022, for which she will take the oath on Monday (July 25).
Lookout circular issued against 3 Chinese nationals in fraud loan app scam
On the request of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha police, Bureau of Immigration (BOI) has issued a lookout circular against three Chinese nationals for their alleged involvement in a mobile loan app scam, police said on Sunday.
Prez poll: BJD MPs asked to extend full support to Murmu
Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday asked his party MPs to extend full support to NDA presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu.
Over 15,000 rape cases registered in last 3 years in Odisha
While 4,585 rape cases were registered in 2019, 4,630 cases recorded in 2020. The state has witnessed a steep rise in the rape cases in 2021 with 5,198 cases. This year till April, Odisha has registered 12,300 rape cases, Behera said.
3 CRPF jawans killed in Maoists ambush in Odisha's Nuapada
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were killed during an exchange of fire with Maoists in a remote forested region in Patdhara of Nuapada district on Tuesday, police officials said.
Agnipath protests in Odisha, agitators-police face-off in Cuttack
The protests against the Central government's Agnipath scheme for the recruitment in the armed forces on Friday erupted in Odisha's Cuttack city where the agitators blocked roads and had a face-off with the police.
Rath Yatra 2021: Lord Jagannath reaches Gundicha
All rituals, starting from Pahandi Bije of the three deities, to pulling of chariots, of the annual Rath Yatra were completed much before the scheduled time and in a very spiritual atmosphere.
62 UK returnees untraceable, but needn't panic: Odisha official
Amid the fear of new coronavirus strain, as many as 62 persons who had recently returned to Odisha from the United Kingdom are untraceable, an official said on Monday.
Maoist hideout busted in Odisha, grenades and ammunition seized
The SP said that the seized explosives are suspected to belong to cadres of Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee and was intended for use in subversive actions against civilians and security forces.
Puri Jagannath Temple servitor tests Covid positive as Rath Yatra gets underway
A servitor of Puri Jagannath Temple has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus, informed Puri District Collector Balwant Singh on Tuesday. The news came amid a curtailed Rath Yatra underway in Puri after the Supreme Court gave in to Centre and Odisha's request, partially lifting its last weeks complete ban on the festival.
Swiggy, Zomato start alcohol home delivery in Odisha
Foodtech unicorns Swiggy and Zomato on Tuesday announced the start of their alcohol home delivery services in Odisha, less than a week after the launch of similar services in Jharkhand.
PM Modi announces Rs 500 cr assistance for cyclone-hit Odisha
The Prime Minister announced the immediate assistance to carry out the relief and restoration measures after holding a review meeting and conducting an aerial survey of the cyclone-hit areas of the state.
Odisha woman delivers baby in fire service vehicle during cyclone
A woman gave birth to a girl inside a fire service vehicle in Odisha's Kendrapara district amidst gusty winds and heavy rainfall during cyclone Amphan on Wednesday, said an official.
Cyclone Amphan: Heavy rain, strong winds in coastal Odisha
The Odisha government has evacuated over 1.37 lakh people to safer places as extremely severe cyclone Amphan hurtled towards the coast triggering heavy rain and strong wind on Wednesday morning.
Yes Bank crisis: Concern over Jagannath Temple's Rs 592cr fund
The opposition parties and servitors of Jagannath Temple in Odisha on Friday came down heavily on the Naveen Patnaik-led state government for parking over Rs 592 crore belonging to Temple in the crisis-hit Yes Bank.
Lokmanya Tilak Express derails in Odisha, 20 injured
As many as 20 passengers were injured when Mumbai-Bhubaneswar Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) Express derailed after hitting a goods train near Nergundi railway station in Odisha's Cuttack on Thursday morning due to heavy fog.
Man dies after inmate awarded death penalty in Odisha jail
An undertrial prisoner accused in a rape case died on Friday inside Keonjhar district jail in Odisha after a rape convict lodged in the same jail was awarded death penalty on Thursday.
India test-fires Brahmos missile off Odisha coast
The land-attack version of the missile was test-fired from a mobile launcher at Launch Complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore in the morning, said defence sources.
India conducts first night trial of Agni-II missile
India on Saturday successfully conducted the first night trial of nuclear capable intermediate range ballistic missile Agni-II from the Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.