Three arrested for Congress leader`s murder in Odisha

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 15:04

Three persons, including an alleged contract killer of Uttar Pradesh, were arrested in connection with the murder of a Congress leader in Odisha`s Ganjam district, police said.

Five die in Odisha poisoning incident

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 18:46

The death toll in suspected "poisoning" incident in the town mounted to five on Tuesday with the death of two more family members during treatment at hospital.

Officer missing case: "Will send team to Odisha if needed"

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 15:35

The Karnataka government was in touch with its Odisha about an official of Indian Bureau of Mines hailing from the state who is reported missing for the last one week, Home Minister KJ George said.

Prohibitory orders in Odisha after clashes

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 12:36

An order prohibiting any gathering of people was clamped in Talcher coalfields in Odisha`s Angul district as tension escalated two days after the region witnessed violent clashes over job cuts, police said Sunday.

Two policemen die after gunfight with Maoists

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 10:33

Two policemen have been killed in a gunbattle with Maoists in Odisha`s Nuapada district, an official said.

Odisha Assembly`s winter sessions begins, adjourns for the day

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 15:12

Odisha Assembly on Thursday paid tributes to departed leaders including former Speaker Somnath Rath on the opening day of its winter session before adjourning till tomorrow without transacting any business.

ECoR gears up prevent crimes against lady passengers in trains

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 20:19

Noticing certain incidents of crimes against women in trains, East Coast Railway has taken adequate safety measures including mass awareness programmes to ensure prompt and immediate action in case of any untoward incident, an official said.

Odisha issues closure notice to Bhushan plant

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 19:45

Odisha directed the Bhushan Steel Ltd to shut down its units in Dhenkanal district, after a worker died and several others were left injured when a blast furnace exploded seven days ago.

Odisha moves to attach Saradha group`s properties

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 17:14

Odisha Police Monday initiated process of confiscating properties of Kolkata-based Saradha group in the state in connection with the multi-crore-rupee chit fund scam, an official said.

Odisha to deploy tourist police soon

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 20:17

The Odisha Police on Saturday said it was planning to create separate tourist police with a different uniform to help visitors to the state.

Orissa HC lawyers call off stir; to resume work from Monday

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 14:43

Members of Orissa High Court Bar Association have decided to temporarily call off their ongoing boycott of courts and resume work from Monday.

Cyclone Phailin: PM announces interim relief of Rs 1,000 cr

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 15:42

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced an interim assistance of Rs 1,000 crore each for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha for relief and rehabilitation in the wake of destruction caused by cyclone Phailin.