Aswini Kumar

The Orissa High Court has ruled that individuals holding public office are not disqualified from serving as election or counting agents. This decision dismissed a petition challenging the election of BJD MLA Aswini Kumar Patra.

The Orissa High Court has ruled that individuals holding public office are permitted to serve as election agents for candidates. This decision led to the dismissal of a petition challenging BJD MLA Aswini Kumar Patra's victory.

A former HR manager, B K Manisha, was discovered deceased in her rented room in Pahal, Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday. Police confirmed suicide due to personal reasons, finding no foul play after breaking into the locked room. Her phone and laptop were seized for examination. Investigations are ongoing, including questioning a contractor with whom she was reportedly in a relationship.

Dr Aswini Kumar Betha, an alumnus of Andhra University who is currently working as technology licensing director at the University of Kansas, USA, visited the Centre for Human Genetics and Centre for IPR at Andhra University on Monday.

The state government is preparing a plan to give a facelift to the Dhauli Shanti Stupa (peace pagoda) and its adjoining areas on the outskirts of the capital, state tourism minister Aswini Kumar Patra said on Saturday.

The Patna high court on Wednesday acquitted all 13 people who were convicted and sentenced in connection with the infamous Khajurbanni hooch tragedy in Gopalganj in August 2016 in which 16 persons had lost their lives.

A delegation of Odisha Tourism led by tourism minister Aswini Kumar Patra on Monday participated in World Travel Market (WTM), one of the biggest global travel shows, in London.

Aswini Kumar Das, the BDO of Jaleswar in Balasore district, was on Saturday detained by the vigilance sleuths for allegedly possessing disproportionate assets to the tune of Rs 5.07 crore.

Youth in Punjab appear to be little interested in the electoral process, if the state’s voters’ registration data is an indicator. As per data compiled by the Punjab State Election Commission, of the estimated 9.3 lakh teenagers who are eligible to vote in the state, only 29.

Parents on Saturday expressed concern over learning gaps in children during their meeting with teachers ahead of reopening of physical classes for students of I to V from Monday.

"We receive only 40 per cent block grant due to defective and cursed block grant policy of 2008.

The Patna high court on Wednesday acquitted all 13 people who were convicted and sentenced in connection with the infamous Khajurbanni hooch tragedy in Gopalganj in August 2016 in which 16 persons had lost their lives.

Experts of State Archaeology and director of culture Sushil Kumar Das on Tuesday inspected the 400-year-old Baladevjew temple in the town to ascertain the cause of falling of stones from the ancient structure.

Even as substantial progress has been made in maternal mortality at the national level, Haryana has been found wanting in this key indicator of health and socio-economic development.

A roadside eatery owner was beaten up and abducted allegedly by three persons Tuesday late night. He was later thrown on railway tracks by the accused.

Aswini Kumar Panda topped the Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCSE)-2019, results of which were declared by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) on Friday. A total of 153 candidates, including 56 women, cleared the final round.

Aswini Kumar Sarma, regional coordinator and secretary general of Unesco Association, Assam, on Monday said it was crucial to preserve the satras of Majuli for the island to get the coveted World Heritage Site tag.

"Governor will use his discretionary power when there will be an appeal to him. He has the power to pardon," law minister Aswini Kumar said.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday his government is determined to seriously take on corruption and corrupt people without hesitation.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A gang of assailants threw bombs, brought the bus to a halt, pulled out Hindu Aikya Vedi Kannur convenor Aswini Kumar and stabbed him to death.

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO) has urged the government to restart the Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB) to promote the state’s tourism potential.

Villagers of Komna block in Nuapada district, about 550 km from here, are readying for Buel Jatra on Dussehra, when they will sacrifice animals to invoke the blessings of Samaleswari.

The second in command in Rapid Action Force (RAF) 106 battalion has been selected for the prestigious Lord Baden Powell national award 2016.

The economic offence wing (EOW) of Crime Branch on Tuesday moved the finance department proposing attachment of the assets of Katloon Management and Financial Serviced Private Limited, a money circulation company that allegedly duped investors of around Rs 1 crore.

Thanks to the efforts of a city based NGO and Orissa police, a boy from Orissa who was found with deep wounds and in a state of shock along the railway track near Peelamedu on Friday morning, will soon be reunited with his parents.

Police in Rayagada district on Wednesday arrested a person for allegedly duping unemployed youths, promising them jobs.