Naveen Patnaik mourns Mandela`s death

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 00:15

A host of leaders in Odisha including Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday mourned the death of Nelson Mandela hailing him as a symbol of anti-apartheid who dedicated his life to fight injustice and racial discrimination.

Odisha govt orders attachment of Saradha Group’s properties

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 20:05

The Odisha Finance Department on November 30 passed an ad-interim order attaching the assets (movable and immovable) of Saradha Group.

Seven policemen, 21 Maoists killed in Odisha in 2013

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 20:27

At least 7 security personnel and 21 left wing extremists (LWEs) have been killed and 87 of them surrendered before police in 2013 till November end, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Monday.

Telangana leaders caution Naveen against Jagan Mohan Reddy

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 21:46

Seeking the support of BJD for the formation of a separate state by dividing Andhra Pradesh, a delegation of Telangana leaders cautioned Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to be `careful` with YSR Congress leader Jagan Reddy.

Telangana: Jagan Reddy meets Odisha CM

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 16:08

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday extended support to YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy in the fight against carving out Telangana from Andhra Pradesh and said the division of a state should be done through consensus and not for narrow political interests.

BJD sweeps ULB polls in Western Odisha; Congress, BJP get drubbing

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 21:25

Ruling BJD on Saturday swept the second phase of urban local body (ULB) polls in western Odisha by winning a clear majority in 15 of 20 municipalities and notified area councils (NACs).

BJP accuses Patnaik of shielding Bhusan Steel`s boss

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 00:53

With the death of another worker in the fire BSL`s factory at Meramundali, BJP accused Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of shielding the culprits.

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.

Union minister holds Odisha CM responsible for teacher`s death

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 22:38

Union Minister Srikant Jena sought a CBI probe into the death of a woman teacher in Odisha`s Rayagada, who was allegedly torched for refusing to withdraw a molestation case against her senior.

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.

BJP levels flood relief discrimination charge against Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 13:59

Accusing Odisha Government of indulging in discrimination in distrubition of relief in cyclone and flood hit people in Ganjam district, BJP leaders have threatened to initiate legal action.

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.