The Believers Church at Tengedapathar in riot-hit Kandhamal district of Odisha that was damaged by those protesting killing of VHP leader Swami Lakshmanananda. Photo: Sarat Patra
Even as the opposition parties squarely blamed Naveen Patnaik Government for its failure on all fronts, it won the trust vote in the state Assembly on Friday evening. More»
As Naveen Patnaik Government faced a no-confidence motion in Odisha Assembly here on Friday, the opposition squarely blamed it for its failure on all fronts. More»
Curfew was finally lifted in strife-torn Kendrapara urban areas since wee hours on Friday with normality restored in the district headquarters town. More»
Odisha offers unique variety: Debi Prasad Mishra
“Our USP is the variety that we offer. We have the most enchanting wildlife sanctuaries, great bio-diversity, a huge coastline and 62 ethnic tribal groups. Odisha is unique in this respect.” More »
No one should die from hunger: Bruce M. Chassy
More than 8.5 million people go to bed hungry in the world. Seventy percent of farmers live in poor countries. They have no money to buy good seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and cannot produce enough to even feed themselves. We want to change that. More »
EXPLORE ODISHA
Call of Kaliamba If you are in Bhanjanagar in south Odisha, visit Kaliamba and breathe lungful of rejuvenating fresh air in the lovely forest department rest house amidst tall Sal trees and shielded by rugged Jhankadei hill. More » Byaghra Devi of Kulada Goddess Byaghra Devi was worshipped by the royal dynasty of Ghumusar as their protective deity and also as goddess Saraswati for bestowing wisdom and knowledge. According to legends, it is due to the grace of the goddess that the king of Ghumusar could thwart the British army. More »
