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'Galipatam' Review Roundup: Bold Attempt, Worth a Watch

Aadi-Erica Fernandes starring "Galipatam" ("Gaalipatam") has received good reviews from critics.

Aug 8, 2014

Odisha CM assures relief to flood-affected people

Sambalpur, Aug 08 (ANI): Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, took stock of flood situation in the state from a chopper as situation turned grim. He visited flood-hit areas and directed special relief commissioner to facilitate relief work in affected villages. The flood situation in Odisha turned grim as several rivers continued to flow above the danger mark due to incessant rainfall. The government has intensified evacuation measures as people living in the low-lying areas are the worst affected.

Aug 8, 2014

Coastal districts in Odisha on flood alert

Bhubaneswar/Bhadrak, Aug 06 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on Wednesday said the officials were working to control the flood situation. Special Relief Commissioner, PK Mohapatra, said the state government evacuated 47,000 people to safer places in 11 districts. He said district administrations have been asked to stay on high alert as around 12 lakh cusecs water will be released in Mahanadi river. The state government has taken steps to evacuate people from low lying areas and made arrangements to open free kitchens for the flood affected people, keep strict vigil on the weak river embankments. However residents of Bhadrak district complained no official had visited them.

Aug 6, 2014

Flood Alert in Odisha: 23 Die of Torrential Rain, Evacuation in Progress

Following flood alert in Odisha, 17,000 people have been evacuated so far and 23 have been killed due to incessant rainfall in the state.

Aug 5, 2014

Box Office Collection: 'Jigarthanda' Opens Well; 'VIP' Declared Blockbuster

"Jigarthanda" has taken a good opening in its first weekend. "VIP" has been declared a blockbuster.

Aug 4, 2014

'Sarabham' Movie Review Roundup: Good Attempt

Director Arun Mohan's "Sarabham", which hit the screens on 1 August, has received decent reviews from critics.

Aug 3, 2014

Politicos react as BJP tries to corner BJD MPs for using private plane of tainted mining contractor

New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): The BJP has alleged that five ruling BJD MPs had used the private plane of a "tainted" mining contractor. It also demanded clarification from Odisha Government over the issue. Reacting over this, CPI leader D Raja on Tuesday said that Navin Patnaik led BJD government should give explanation. Meanwhile, Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the BJP should prove the allegation.

Jul 29, 2014

Rupee Remains Unchanged, Half of Sensex and Nifty Stocks Fall

Sensex closed 73.61 points or 0.29 percent higher at 25715.17 points, while Nifty ended 20.30 points or 0.26 percent higher at 7684.20 points.

Jul 21, 2014

Centre to Modernise AIIMS in Bhubaneswar; Odisha to Get Geriatric Centre

The Union government has promised to develop All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar into a most modern hospital in India.

Jul 20, 2014

SIIMA 2014 Tamil Nominations: Suriya, Dhanush, Kamal Haasan Feature in Best Actor Category [List]

The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2014 is all set to be celebrated at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Jul 20, 2014

Top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda arrested in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, July 18 (ANI): One of the top Naxal leaders and Odisha_s most wanted, Sabyasachi Panda has been arrested. Acting on intelligence information, a police team nabbed the 48-year-old fugitive rebel leader after raiding a hideout at Berhampur in Odisha_s Ganjam district. CM Naveen Patnaik congratulates State Police for Sabyasachi Panda_s arrest. CM Naveen Patnaik congratulated State Police for Sabyasachi Panda_s arrest.

Jul 18, 2014

Indian engineer prepares solar tuk-tuk for London odyssey

Bangalore, July 15 (ANI): Naveen Rabelli_s tuk-tuk broke down the first time he rolled it out of his garage. The electrical engineer didn_t lose heart: now, he plans to drive his customized three-wheeler all the way to London. Rabelli will leave India next year on a 6,000-mile (9,600-km) odyssey through 10 countries to promote the idea of environmentally friendly travel. His tuk-tuk, or auto rickshaw, is powered entirely by electricity and solar power.

Jul 15, 2014