Odisha

Olive ridley turtles return to Odisha beach for nesting

3:16 pm December 3, 2020

Kendrapara (Odisha): Pairs of olive ridley sea turtles have begun emerging on the swirling sea waters off Gahirmatha in Odisha, marking the commencement of the annual natural heritage of mass nesting, forest officials said on Thursday. Forest personnel on patrolling drives have sighted pairs of mating turtles. For undisturbed breeding of the aquatic animals, prohibition […]

Nadda promises OBC status for left out Hindu backward castes

People rejected “goonda raj”, voted for development

9:21 pm November 17, 2020

Bhubaneswar: The people of Bihar rejected “goonda raj” and voted for development in the recent state polls, BJP president J P Nadda said on Tuesday. BJPs victory in Bihar Assembly election also reflected peoples endorsement of Narendra Modi governments COVID-19 management strategy which not only addressed health issues but looked after the economy and livelihood […]

Eminent painter Siba Panigrahi dies

9:39 pm November 9, 2020

Cuttack: Renowned painter and former president of Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi Siba Panigrahi died at his residence here on Monday, family sources said. He was 78. He is survived by a son and a daughter. His son Raj Panigrahi said that his father suffered a cardiac arrest while having his meal. He was immediately rushed […]

Odisha DGP inaugurates cybercrime complex

10:09 pm November 2, 2020

Bhubaneswar: Cyber police stations of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the Crime Branch and the Cybercrime Prevention Against Women and Children (CCPWC) of Odisha have come under one roof the Cybercrime Complex – which was inaugurated here on Monday. Director General of Police Abhay inaugurated the state’s first such complex, from where a laboratory-cum- training […]

Odisha farmers take out rally against new farm laws

2:45 pm October 31, 2020

Sambalpur (Odisha): Farmers from across Odisha held a rally in Bargarh district on Friday to protest against the new farm laws describing these as a threat to the farming community and age-old institutions. Shouting slogans against the farm laws, a large number of farmers took part in the rally at Padampur town under the banner […]