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High flood warning in Odisha`s Keonjhar district

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 11:13

With Baitarani River in Odisha`s Keonjhar district flowing above the danger mark, the Ministry of Water Resources today issued a "high flood situation" warning.

Three die, flood threat in Odisha

Last Updated: Monday, August 4, 2014, 22:19

As incessant torrential rains claimed three lives and posed flood threat in Mahanadi river and other rivers in Odisha, the state government on Monday alerted 12 districts to gear up for any eventuality as heavy downpour is likely to pound some areas due to a deep depression.

Train service hit due to rains in Odisha

Last Updated: Monday, August 4, 2014, 22:15

Train services in East Coast Railway Zone was partially disrupted on Monday as rain water continued to flow between Saragipali and Handapa stations in Angul-Sambalpur section and landslide between Keutguda and Sikarpai stations in Rayagada-Koraput Railway Section.

Teenager arrested in connection with widow`s murder in Odisha

Last Updated: Monday, August 4, 2014, 14:28

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 55-year-old widow in the town about 12 days ago, police said Monday.

Heavy rain kills one in Odisha

Last Updated: Monday, August 4, 2014, 14:19

Heavy rainfall for the past three days has disrupted life in Odisha, killing one person in Boudh district, an official said Monday.

Woman suspected to be witch stripped in Odisha, 10 held

Last Updated: Monday, August 4, 2014, 13:28

In a barbaric incident, a woman was stripped, tied to a pole and tortured by villagers who suspected her of practising witchcraft in Odisha`s Mayurbhanj district.

Teenager arrested in connection with widow`s murder in Odisha

Last Updated: Monday, August 4, 2014, 12:17

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 55-year-old widow in the town about 12 days ago, police said on Monday.

Poster campaign against Maoists in Odisha

Last Updated: Sunday, August 3, 2014, 15:55

A poster campaign, purportedly launched by a tribal outfit against Maoists in Malkangiri district, has condemned killing of tribals by the rebels, police said on Sunday.

Incessant rains damage houses, bridges in Odisha`s Koraput

Last Updated: Sunday, August 3, 2014, 14:43

At least 235 houses, four bridges and 10 small culverts were damaged in incessant rains that lashed Odisha`s Koraput district between July 27 and July 29.

10 held in Odisha for torturing old woman

Last Updated: Sunday, August 3, 2014, 12:46

At least 10 people were arrested for torturing an old woman last week for alleged witchcraft in Odisha`s Mayurbhanj district, police said Sunday.