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Four charred to death in Odisha

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 11:48

Four members of a family were charred to death and several persons affected when a fire broke out in a thatched cluster that gutted around 55 structures early Sunday, police said.

UN appreciates restoration, rehabilitation after Cyclone Phailin

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 19:54

The Odisha government`s restoration and rehabilitation work after cyclone Phailin came in for UN appreciation on Saturday.

UN praises role of media during cyclone Phailin

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 19:45

Happy over reduction of human losses during cyclone Phailin, the United Nations on Saturday appreciated media`s role during the disaster which hit the Odisha coast on the night of October 12.

Maoists torch three vehicles in Odisha

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 13:07

Maoists on Saturday set ablaze two tractors and an excavator at a road construction site in Odisha`s Rayagada district, police said.

Woman kills nephew after being branded a witch

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 22:48

A woman was arrested for allegedly throttling his four-year-old nephew to death after being branded a witch by her sister-in-law in Odisha`s Ganjam district.

Cyclone Phailin damage control recognised by UN

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 19:47

The Odisha government`s success in minimising the devastation caused by Cyclone Phailin which struck Odisha in early October came in for UN recognition.

`Gantantra Rath` to encourage people to vote ethically

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 14:38

To encourage voters to exercise their franchise and vote in an ethical manner, the Cuttack district administration here has launched `Ganatantra Rath` (Chariot of Democracy).

Over 600 migrant workers rescued in Odisha

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 14:20

Over 600 migrant workers, including 170 children, were rescued in Odisha in a crackdown launched after the brutal torture of two labourers in the state three days ago, an official said on Friday.

Farmers` agitation in Odisha

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 13:52

Farmers of Koraput district of Odisha are on a warpath alleging irregularities at the paddy procurement centres.

`Gantantra Rath` to encourage people to vote ethically

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 13:09

To encourage voters to exercise their franchise and vote in an ethical manner, the Cuttack district administration here has launched `Ganatantra Rath`.