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Sambalpur: Hundreds of farmers under the aegis of Jai Kisan Adima Krushak Sangathan on Thursday staged demonstration in front of Bamra block office in the district demanding waiver of farm loans and immediate disbursal of...

Sonepur: Residents of Bankighirdi village of Sonepur district have been living amid acute drinking water shortage. Even though pipes have been laid and water stand posts have been erected, residents are not getting water -thanks...

Nabarangpur: Mystery shrouds the death of a youth and a woman whose bodies were found hanging near Gumidara village under Papadahandi police limits in the district today. The deceased, identified as Banabasi Dandasena and Swati...

Malkangiri: Opposing delay in paddy procurement at different mandis in Malkangiri district, members of the Zilla Adivasi Mahasangh today hit the streets and staged road blockades by placing paddy sacks near ten different mandis across...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today presented before the 15th Finance Commission a slew of demands while suggesting an increase in tax devolution from 42% to 50% and cess and surcharges as part of...

Keonjhar: Exposing the sordid condition of rural healthcare and infrastructure in Odisha, a pregnant woman was carried on a cot in the absence of ambulance services in the remote areas of Keonjhar district on Tuesday. As...

Bhubaneswar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Odisha Police Crime Branch has begun its probe into the financial fraud allegations against Jyoti Ranjan Beura alias ‘Golden Baba.’ Speaking about the probe, Crime Branch ADG...

Cuttack: Protesting postponement of the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) exam to January 20, job aspirants today tried to gherao the Odisha Public Services Commission (OPSC) office in Cuttack. The aspirants accompanied by BJP leaders Sameer...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government today announced closure of Anganwadis, schools, colleges and universities across the State tomorrow (January 8) in view of the 2-day Bharat bandh call given by different trade unions. Odisha School and...

Malkangiri: The Vijayawada-Ranchi corridor, which is being constructed with an aim to usher in development in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected districts and improve inter-state connectivity, has hit the roadblock due to the apathetic attitude...

Puri: Some members of the Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Brahmagiri block in Puri have accused the State government of operating ‘Mission Shakti’ programme on the basis of allegiance to the ruling party. The women...

Bhubaneswar: The Congress party today alleged that two leaders of the ruling-BJD, who were witnesses in the Pipili gang rape and murder case, changed their statements in the court due to which the victim did...

Bhubaneswar: Amid mounting criticism over his controversial comments hailing the aquittal of Pipili gang rape accused, Odisha Agriculture and Panchayati Raj Minister Pradeep Maharathy today resigned from his post. While addressing media, Maharathy stated, “I...

Bhubaneswar: Following a delay in receipt of a factual report from the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha pertaining to a false affidavit case against BJD’s Rajya Sabha member Achyuta Samanta, the Election Commission of...

Sambalpur: In good news for denizens of Sambalpur city, the district administration has decided to roll out free WiFi services between Ring Road and Samelswari Temple. According to reports, the free WiFi services will be...

Bhubaneswar: Demanding immediate release of pending dues, labourers who were engaged in the construction bus stops ahead of the recently-concluded men’s Hockey World Cup, today staged road blockade near Sishu Bhawan Square by dismantling the...

Bhubaneswar: A day after officials of the Excise department seized brown sugar worth Rs 38 lakh from Chintamaniswar and Haldipadia area in Bhubaneswar, the sleuths today seized 240 grams of the contraband item in Khurda...

Bhubaneswar: Tightening its noose around Jyoti Ranjan Beura alias ‘Golden Baba’, the Commissionerate Police has recommended the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch to investigate alleged financial fraud against his name. The Twin...

Kendrapara: The death toll in Kendrapara boat tragedy rose to 10 after the body of a six-year-old minor girl was recovered from Mahanadi river near Nipania in district today. Moreover, tension prevailed at Hasina village...

Bhubaneswar: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has decided not to charge parking or entry fee at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in the capital city as per a new policy issued from December 10,...