A 22-year-old man allegedly hacked his father to death in Odisha's Sundergarh district on Monday to take revenge for his mother's murder, police said.
An iconic art deco bungalow in the heart of Delhi, which was originally made for the erstwhile princely state in Odisha, was the abode of Babasaheb B R Ambedkar when he served as India's first law minister and worked on drafting of the Constitution.
Below we outline strategies shared by the CM to ensure protection from the heatwave and also share tips you can follow to ensure safety from the heatwave.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and a host of leaders on Monday greeted the people of the state on Odia New Year.
The police on Sunday arrested two journalists for abetment to suicide of a 50-year-old man whom they allegedly framed in a false rape case in Odisha's Kendrapara district, an officer said.
The mass hatching in the rookery as baby turtles began their seaward journey without their mothers, who returned to the waters after laying the eggs.
Odisha's Biju Janata Dal has apparently had a change of heart about the Waqf Amendment Bill. After categorically saying it was against the bill ahead of its presentation in the Lok Sabha, the party, shortly before the voting in the Upper House, has t
An Odisha MLA and former information technology minister has lost Rs 1.4 to cyber fraud in around one-and-a-half months, a senior police officer said here on Monday.
The hotels only speciality restaurant is dedicated to a fascinating blend of Odia and Southeast Asian cuisines.
Seven people were injured as an express train derailed in Odisha's Cuttack district.
Senior Odisha cadre IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan has taken voluntary retirement, after the Centre approved her application, instructing the Odisha government to issue the necessary notification.
The Centre has approved Odisha cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Sujata R Karthikeyan's request to be relieved from service.
The Nepalese student, who died by suicide at KIIT in February, had lodged a complaint of sexual harassment before the varsity authorities in March last year, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj told the Odisha assembly on Friday.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has spoken ahead of a crucial meeting in Chennai this weekend, at which political leaders from seven states, including those from Odisha, Punjab, and Bengal, will discuss the delimitation row.
Anganwadi centers will also function from 7 am to 9 am during the summer, Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said.
Veteran BJP leader Debendra Pradhan, who was a minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, died on Monday, officials said.
The Jagannath Puri Temple is a popular tourist hotspot due to its rich history and architectural brilliance.
Tourists and sea lovers on Friday demanded immediate measures to clean up the Puri beach and maintain hygiene after dead jellyfish were frequently spotted near the shore.
The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) has announced Indonesia as its country partner for its premier literary and cultural annual event, which will be held in Bhubaneswar from March 21 to 23 this year.
India's indigenously-built Tejas light combat aircraft on Wednesday successfully test fired homegrown air-to-air missile Astra.
Bibhas Nayak was thrown into a canal on March 6 while protecting two women - one of whom was a 27-year-old Israeli national - from sexual assault in Karnataka.
Mumbai City FC finished in sixth spot on 36 points, pipping Odisha FC to a playoff berth.
The Odisha Assembly witnessed chaos on Tuesday when members of the ruling BJP and opposition Congress clashed in the well of the House, prompting Speaker Surama Padhy to adjourn the proceedings till noon.
The marine species had last appeared at the beach in 1992 when 3 lakh turtles had laid eggs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
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People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
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With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.
Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).
If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.
The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.
Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.
Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.
Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.