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Bandh called by pro Vedanta group affects life in Lanjigarh

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 15:21

Normal life was affected during a bandh observed at Lanjigarh in Odisha`s Kalahandi district on Friday demanding provision of bauxite mining facilities to Vedanta for smooth running of its alumina plant.

NCSC blames Odisha govt for palm-chopping of 2 labourers

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 17:51

Coming down heavily on the Odisha government over the recent palm-chopping of two labourers in Kalahandi district, the National Commission for Scheduled Caste (NCSC) on Tuesday said the unfortunate incident was an outcome of the state`s failure to implement the MGNREGA Act.

Campaigning ends for November 22 Urban polls in Western Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 22:40

Campaigning for the November 22 urban local body (ULB) elections in 20 ULBs of nine districts of western Odisha came to an end on Wednesday.

Maoists burn road construction vehicles in Odisha

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 15:59

An armed group of Maoists attacked a road construction site and burnt vehicles used for road laying work at Miangpadar in Kalahandi district, police said Tuesday.

1,731 houses damaged in Kalahandi floods

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 22:46

With flood waters of Hati river receding in most places of Kalahandi, district administration said a total 1,731 houses have been affected.

Hundreds evacuated after flooding in Odisha

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 19:33

At least 1,500 people have been shifted to safer places in Odisha after flood waters swamped their homes, a minister said on Tuesday.

10 Odisha villages marooned in flash flood, heavy crop damage

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 23:29

At least 10 villages of Odisha`s Kalahandi district were marooned in flood waters due to heavy rains at the catchment areas of river Indravati.

Heavy rains cause flood-like situation in Kalahandi

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 21:16

Heavy monsoon rain has caused flood-like situation in Odisha`s Kalahandi district, official sources said.

Naveen described as Lord Krishna, OPCC prez claims Arjun tag

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 23:06

Ahead of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik completing 13 straight years in office, minister described him as `Lord Krishna` while opposition Congress termed ruling BJD as `Kauravas` of Mahabharat.

Six killed in road accident in Odisha

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 18:21

At least six people of a marriage party were killed and 30 others injured when a truck overturned in Odisha`s Nabarangpur district early on Friday.

Odisha: Kalahandi farmers now facing pest attack

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 18:40

Having averted the deficit rainfall prospect due to last week`s low pressure-induced heavy downpour, farmers in Odisha`s Kalahandi district now facing caterpillar attack to paddy cultivation.

Earthquake in western Odisha

Last Updated: Saturday, June 9, 2012, 18:12

An earthquake of slight intensity with a magnitude of 3.9 on the Richter scale was experienced in some places of Odisha`s western region on Saturday, official sources said.