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Odisha Congress senior leader Naba Kishore Das likely to join BJD ahead of Rahul Gandhi's 25 Jan visit to state

In what could be a major loss for the Congress in Odisha, the party's working president Naba Kishore Das has indicated that he may join the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on 24 January, a day before AICC president Rahul Gandhi's visit to the state.

Narendra Modi to launch developmental projects in Odisha, inaugurate Kollam bypass in Kerala today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Odisha and Kerala Tuesday to launch a series of projects, including a railway line and the Kollam bypass

Narendra Modi in Odisha: PM inaugurates new airport at Jharsuguda, says it will act as lifeline in western region of state

Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a new airport at Jharsuguda, which he said will attract investors to the mineral-rich area.

Odisha targets to achieve 'Open Defecation Free' status by 2018: Panchayat bodies, SHGs to be involved

Odisha government has said the state has registered a substantial progress in toilet coverage under the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' (SBM) and set a target to achieve Open Defecation Free (ODF) status by the end of 2018.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan ground reality: Painting, remodelling of toilets sparks sanitation revolution in Odisha

Odisha, which has an abysmal record when it comes to access to toilets, has seen some startling success stories from a few villages of this laggard state.

Four elephants die after being hit by train in Odisha; activists say Indian Railways must take steps to control locomotive speeds

Four elephants were killed after being run over by a train near a level crossing under Bagadihi Forest Range area in Jharsuguda district on Monday.

Odisha to experience heavy rain and strong winds in the next 24-48 hours due to formation of depression

Many parts of Odisha have been lashed by downpour for the last couple of days because of a cyclonic circulation and low pressure

Another Vyapam scam-related death? Ex-observer for recruitment tests found dead on tracks

More than three months after multiple deaths in the Vyapam scam hit the national headlines, yet another death has been linked to the controversy, bringing it back to the spotlight.

Coalgate: Will PM's statement force CBI U-turn on Birla?

The CBI's FIR against Kumar Mangalam is now a dud with the PMO's clarification. And the CBI is open to the idea of closing the investigation into the Talabirra allocation.

FIR against Birla in coal scam: Is UPA govt hounding industrialists?

In an interview with Karan Thapar, Chairman of Godrej group, Adi Godrej said that the objection that a particular coal block was allotted to Hindalco instead of a public sector enterprise is absurd.