Justice Naidu begins hearing on Kandhamal riot

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 20:11

Justice A S Naidu Commission, probing the killing of VHP leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and the large scale ethno-communal riot in Kandhmal in 2008, on Thursday began its hearing at the district headquarters town here.

Court acquits 3 in Kandhamal case

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 19:04

A fast track court has acquitted three persons in a case relating to the killing of a physically handicapped youth during the 2008 Kandhamal riots.

Patnaik gets rousing reception in Kandhamal, Mayurbhanj

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 21:59

After being greeted with black flags by Congress activists in Kandhamal and Mayurbhanj districts, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was accorded a warm welcome during a visit to Jharsuguda.

Kandhamal nun rape: One more accused gets bail

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 13:14

While the Kandhamal nun rape case trial at the district and sessions court has been stayed by SC for over a year, Orissa HC has granted bail to yet another accused.

Court sentences 12 to RI for role in Kandhamal riots

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 18:08

A Fast Track court on Tuesday sentenced 12 people to six years` imprisonment after they were convicted of being involved in 2008 riots.

Odisha intensifies operation to nab top Maoist

Last Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012, 12:45

Odisha Police have intensified their operation to nab the state`s most wanted Maoist Sabyasachi Panda, two days after gunning down five of his alleged supporters in Gajapati district, officials said.

Odisha CM announces winter assistance for 37 lakh people

Last Updated: Monday, November 12, 2012, 21:04

With mercury level dipping below 10 degrees Celsius in most of the interior parts of Odisha, the state government on Monday announced Rs 200 winter assistance each for elderly, widows and disabled.

Three minors among four arrested for raping teen

Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 13:58

Four persons, including three minor boys, were arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl about 10 days ago at Raikia in Odisha`s Kandhamal district.