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NALCO project land losers threaten stir over demand for jobs

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 13:56

The land losers in the project for the setting up of the National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco) unit here have threatened to block the water supply to the PSU and damage its conveyor belt if their demand for jobs with the company is not fulfilled at the earliest.

New political outfits in CMC polls

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 13:32

A number of small and new political parties would be exploring the political waters for the first time in the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) elections scheduled early next month.

Fear of distress sale haunts Odisha farmers

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 13:01

Fear of distress sale haunts farmers of Odisha`s Koraput district with thousands of quintal of paddy still lying in the mandis after procurement of the targeted amount.

Writ on OCS-2011 dismissed, prelim exams as scheduled

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 00:28

Aspirants of Odisha Civil Services 2011 examinations heaved a sigh of relief today when Orissa High Court declined to grant a stay on the preliminary examinations scheduled to be held on January 19.

Notice on Odisha miners for harming environment

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 19:36

As many as 12 mining lessees have been issued notices for alleged violation of environmental law and undertaking illegal mining in Jajpur district of Odisha, an official said on Wednesday.

BJD constitutes ex-servicemen cell

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 16:40

Ahead of the general elections, the ruling BJD in Odisha on Wednesday constituted an ex-servicemen cell of the party and ensured joining of about 1,000 retired defence personnel.

NHRC sends reminder notice to Odisha on man`s death

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 16:27

The apex rights panel has issued a reminder notice to Odisha on the death of a man who allegedly escaped from police custody more than two years ago and was found dead in the state, a petitioner said on Wednesday.

Sri Jagannath Temple conservation work to end by Dec

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 16:06

The Centre Wednesday said it would ensure protection of all ancient monuments in Odisha.

Odisha Jana Morcha launches campaign for CMC polls in style

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 12:25

Rajya Sabha Member Pyari Mohan Mohapatra has launched campaign for his newly formed political party Odisha Jana Morcha (OJM) here for the forthcoming Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) election.

Prayers, holy dips mark Makar Sankranti in Odisha

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 14:10

People took a holy dip in ponds, tanks and rivers and visited temples across Odisha as they celebrated the harvest festival of Makar Sankranti with religious fervour and enthusiasm.