Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the recent incidents of violence in the State were a manifestation of the "conflict of interest" between Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, at the National Integration Council (NIC) meeting here on Monday.
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said that he country known for the co-existence of different ethnic groups and religions cannot afford spread of divisiveness for narrow partisan ends.
To create awareness about a pollution-free environment, a school in Orissa's Boudh town has initiated an innovative project which trains students to make useful items of waste materials.
A voluntary organisation in Orissa has launched a novel project for the orphan kids of Boudh and Bolangir Districts to enable them alternative care by foster families in a family environment.
The three-day central committee meeting of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) will begin here today to discuss strategy for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today criticised a reported move by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government to consider imposing President's rule in his state.
In an open letter to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Leader of Opposition L K Advani has asked him to "unequivocally reiterate India's position" on the status of Jammu and Kashmir in view of the "conflicting remarks" emerging from Pakistan.
