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Cong accuses BJD of treason, demands minister`s resignation

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 20:36

Accusing the ruling BJD in Odisha of treason, Congress today demanded resignation of state revenue and disaster management minister S N Patro who slammed the UPA government and said only Rs 250 crore was released for the victims of cyclone Phailin by the Centre.

Odisha Plans 30,000 pucca houses along coastline: Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 14:07

Prone to natural calamities like cyclone, flood and tsunami, Odisha government plans to construct about 30,000 pucca houses along state`s coastline, besides setting up 162 cyclone and flood shelters in the coastal region.

18 held after immolation bid near Patnaik`s residence

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 12:13

At least 18 people, including six women, were arrested after a woman tried to set herself on fire at a protest near the official residence of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Demand for Sambalpuri-Koshali as second language of Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 20:44

Demanding quick steps to include Sambalpuri-Koshali, the lingua franca of ten western Odisha districts, in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution and to make it the second language of the state, an organisation fighting for the cause today said dilly-dallying on the issue is sparking agitation and resentment among the people.

46 students ill after eating school food in Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 16:49

A total 46 students of a government residential school for tribals in Odisha`s Rayagada district fell ill after consuming food served in the hostel, official sources said on Wednesday.

Left-wing extremism controlled in Odisha: Naveen

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 14:47

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has claimed that Left-Wing Extremism has been controlled in 11 of the state`s 30 districts and said cash reward has been given to 514 identified Maoist leaders and cadre who have surrendered or arrested.

19 elected representatives in Odisha quit

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 11:58

At least 19 elected representatives, including `sarapanch` (village heads) and ward members, resigned in Odisha`s Koraput district, complaining that no development was being done in their area, an official said on Tuesday.

Mercury dips to 6.6 degrees in Odisha town

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 23:55

A cold wave swept many parts of Odisha Monday with the temperature dropping to 6.6 degrees celsius in one of its towns, an official said.

Opposition leader ends dharna in Odisha House, CM to reply on Tuesday

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:39

Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Bhupinder Singh on Monday withdrew his dharna in the well of the House, after assurances by the Speaker that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will on Tuesday reply to the debate on the issue of burning to death of a woman teacher.

Odisha Police Bill contrary to NPC recommendation: Cong

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:14

Accusing the BJD government in Odisha of trying to get a new police bill passed in the Assembly without proper public debate, senior Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik on Monday said its provisions are contrary to the recommendation of the NPC.