Those affected by Posco project should get justice: Rahul
Jharsuguda (Orissa), Jul 13: After backing tribals of Niyamgiri in Orissa who had opposed Vedanta's mining project, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today said people facing displacement by the Posco steel project should get justice, proper compensation and rehabilitation."Congress is with the

Rahul asks tribals to join politics in large numbers
Koraput (Orissa), Jul 13: Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today (Jul 13) asked tribals to join active politics in large numbers to ensure their empowerment and help solve long-standing problems..

''Maoists regrouping in West Bengal''
New Delhi, Jul 10: With joint-security operations virtually at a standstill in West Bengal, Maoists have started regrouping and recruiting cadres in the eastern state, intelligence inputs point..

Eight acquitted in Kandhamal riot case for lack of evidence
Phulbani (Orissa), Jul 8: A fast track court today (Jul 8) acquitted eight persons for offences committed during the 2008 riots in Orissa's Kandhamal district, due to lack of evidence..

Posco project: Locals cooperate, work gains momentum
Paradip (Orissa), Jul 6: Work gained momentum at the proposed site for Posco's controversial Rs 52,000-crore steel plant project in Orissa's Jagatsinghpur district today with the cooperation of local residents..

Orissa government tenders apology in High Court
Cuttack, July 6: The Oris..

Break from tradition;girl executes ritual at Rath Yatra
Berhampur (Orissa), Jul 4..

NCPCR: Villagers involves children to highlight opposition
Bhubaneshwar, Jul 4: Following the proposed land acquisition for the steel plant in Dhinkia village in Orissa, the situations are intensifying into worse path as now, the children are being used as the latest ammunition of the Posco Pratirodh Sangram Samiti..

Three priests, one cop injured during Jagannath Ratha Yatra
Rourkela, Jul 4: Three temple priests and one policeman was injured in a tussle after devotees tried to climb the Lord Jagannath's chariot, said Media reports..

Puri: Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra begins today
Puri/Bhubaneswar, Jul 3: The much awaited Rath Yatra in Puri have started with its initial rituals on Sunday, Jul 3..

Shameful case of molestation on minor surfaces near Puri
Puri, Jul 3: With the entire state of Orissa immersed in festivities for the annual Jagannath Rath yatra in Puri, a disturbing piece of news has emerged from there..

Posco: Five political parties launch day-night dharna
Bhubaneshwar, Jul 1: On Thursday, Jun 30 five political parties launched a day-night dharna demanding immediate withdrawal of police force from Posco's proposed plant site near Paradip..

Env Min clears 6 coalblocks for 3 major power plants in Orissa
New Delhi, June 29: In what can be seen as a relaxation in its ban on mining in ''no-go'' areas, the Environment Ministry today cleared six coal blocks, including five in such areas, for three major power plants in Orissa..

Maoists step forward in support of Posco movement
Kolkata, Jun 28: The Maoists on Tuesday, Jun 28 (today) said that the Centre and the Orissa government breached the norms set by the Environmental Ministry for the Posco project and sympathised with those who stirred a agitation against it..

Work at POSCO site stalled for third day
Paradip (Orissa), Jun 28:..