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MoEF clears MCL`s coal mine project in Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 16:48

The Environment Ministry has cleared with certain conditions the expansion of a mining project in Odisha of Mahanadi Coalfield Ltd, a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd.

Devotees can`t climb Lord Jagannath`s chariot on Rath Yatra Day

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 16:02

In a significant decision, Odisha government on Wednesday said devotees would not be allowed to climb the chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath and Devi Subhadra on Rath Yatra Day.

KV Singhdeo to function as BJP Legislature party leader in Odisha Assembly

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 15:45

Senior MLA from Patnagarh and BJP state president KV Singhdeo would function as the leader of the party`s legislature party in the Odisha Assembly till a new BJP LP leader is elected.

Septuagenarian tribal woman trampled to death in Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 13:59

An elderly tribal woman was today trampled to death and another seriously injured after being attacked by a wild elephant in the foothills of Similipal forests in Odisha`s Mayurbhanj district.

Maoist leader sentenced to 10 years in jail in Odisha

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 23:30

A court in Odisha`s Koraput district on Tuesday sentenced Maoist leader Chenda Bhusanam alias Ghasi to 10 years rigorous imprisonment in connection with possession of arms and attack on policemen.

Odisha govt asks departments to be ready for below normal rains

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 22:08

With India Meteorological Department predicting below normal rainfall during the Monsoons, Odisha government on Tuesday asked the departments concerned to remain prepared to meet the situation likely to be created due to low rainfall, official sources said.

Maoist leader sentenced to 10 years in jail in Odisha

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 19:20

A court in Odisha`s Koraput district on Tuesday sentenced Maoist leader Chenda Bhusanam alias Ghasi to 10 years rigorous imprisonment in connection with possession of arms and attack on policemen.

Rath Yatra controversy yet to be resolved

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 10:34

With this year`s Rath Yatra festival slated for June 29 fast approaching, the controversy triggered by the suggestion of a ban on the devotees of Lord Jagannath climbing over the chariots as they are pulled is yet to be resolved.

CEC team satisfied over Odisha`s steps on mining: Srinivas

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 03:21

Odisha government today claimed that the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has expressed satisfaction over the steps taken by it in implementing the apex court`s order on mining.

No specific threat during Rath Yatra at Puri: Odisha DGP

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2014, 19:49

Ruling out possibility of terrorist activities during the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Odisha`s Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra on Monday said the state has sought more Rapid Action Force (RAF) for ensuring a peaceful festival this time on June 29.