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Konark: The heritage project for beautification of world-famous Konark temple and its periphery evoked mixed responses from the local residents of the ancient city who urged the State government to resolve their issues prior to undertaking the mega project. The residents demanded that along with the development of Konark, the government must resolve the land […]

Bolangir: A gang of robbers armed with weapons looted gold ornaments and cash worth Rs 20 lakh from a house located at Shantipur village under Khaprakhol police limits in Bolangir district. As many as 15 to 20 anti-socials executed the act at the house owned by one Bharat Sahu late on Friday night. After barging […]

Cuttack: The authorities of a school in Odisha’s Cuttack district received the shock of their lives after getting a whopping bill of nearly Rs 6 crore for power consumption. The inflated bill in the name of Government Upper Primary School at Sisua in Kantapada area of Cuttack district has sent the school authorities into tizzy. […]

Bhubaneswar: The Opposition-BJP and Congress in Odisha have termed Biju Janata Dal (BJD)’s plan to organise sports tournaments from panchayat to district levels in the State as a political gimmick before the panchayat polls. While political experts view it as a bid by the ruling party to strengthen its loosening base among youths and students, […]

Sambalpur: The political corridors in Odisha are abuzz with speculations whether senior BJP leader and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will contest the next general election from Sambalpur parliamentary constituency. The speculations were triggered by the interpretation of a statement made by the union minister in Khinda area of Sambalpur district today. Pradhan addressed the people […]

Bolangir: At least two persons were killed and several others are feared dead in a fierce clash between two rival groups over a suspected past enmity at Jarasinga village under Deogaon police limits in Bolangir on Saturday. As per reports, one Dhanamata Raut of Jarasingha Baharapada suffered a heavy loss when a fire broke out […]

Berhampur: In a major crackdown on the adulterated food units in the State, Berhampur police busted a fake sauce manufacturing unit at Ganesh Nagar area under Bada Bazar police limits in Ganjam district on Saturday. Police seized a huge stock of the adulterated sauce and raw materials used in manufacturing. Acting on a tip-off, the […]

Rayagada: It’s an endless wait for T Venketratnam to get the benefits claim for which she is entitled to following the death of her husband who was an Odisha government employee. Venketratnam has been running from pillar to post for the last three years now for monetary assistance and her compassionate ground appointment. However, the […]

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: A thick blanket of fog engulfed twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack and several parts of Odisha on Sunday morning severely affecting the vehicular movement in these regions. “Fog started engulfing Bhubaneswar from 12 PM yesterday and was visible till the morning today. As a result, visibility reduced to as low as 50 metres,” […]

Balasore: The Special Task Force (STF) of Crime Branch on Sunday conducted raids at two different places in Jaleswar area, and seized gutkha and tobacco products worth over Rs 10 lakh. Acting on a tip-off, a special team of STF conducted raids in different places of Jaleswar in Balasore district as part of its crackdown […]

Berhampur: A girl is now battling for her life after she was allegedly attacked by her uncle over some family dispute at Banapalli village under Buguda police limits in Ganjam district. As per reports, the girl sustained multiple injuries after uncle Dhanurdhar Nayak allegedly slited her throat with a sharp weapon on Sunday. Sources said […]

Bhubaneswar: The Mahatma Gandhi Marg in the capital city was taken over by armed and police contingents as they hit the road for ‘full dress rehearsal’ on Sunday morning ahead of the state-level Republic Day celebrations on January 26. As per reports, four bands and 14 contingents–two from central government agencies and rest 12 from […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Tuesday witnessed a steep rise in the Covid-19 cases after 588 new positives were reported from different parts of the State in the past 24 hours. It…

Bhubaneswar: Several parts of Odisha will experience dense fog cover, especially during early morning hours in the next two days, predicted India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. As per the latest weather bulletin, shallow to moderate fog is likely to occur at a few places over the districts of north coastal Odisha – Angul, Dhenkanal, […]

Berhampur: Hours after an illegal sauce manufacturing unit was busted at Ganesh Nagar area, another unauthorised factory engaged in fake water bottling was unearthed in Ganjam district on Sunday. The illegal unit was operating from a house in the second lane of Laxmi Vihar. Acting on a tip-off, Bada Bazar police conducted raid and seized […]

New Delhi: Identifying severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children and their referral to hospitals, using AYUSH concepts and monitoring through ‘Poshan Tracker’ are among highlights of the government’s new guidelines which aim to improve nutritional status of children and women in the country. In a letter to all states and UTs, the Women and Child […]

Malkangiri: A woman Maoist surrendered before the superintendent of police (SP) and Border Security Force (BSF) here on Sunday. The ultra, Lachchi Khara alias Lachhi alias Gita, was an active member of Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC). A native of Mukudipali in the cut-off Swabhimal Anchal of the district, Lachhi became active member […]

Balasore: In an incident that showcases the deteriorating law and order situation in the State, a video where in two miscreants brandishing gun and sword at Kesharpur village under Balasore Sadar block in the district went viral on Monday. According to reports, the village witnessed a violent clash over a trivial issue on Monday morning. […]

Bhubaneswar: Fog continued to hit vehicular movement in the morning hours at several places of Odisha including in the Twin Cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack for second consecutive day on Monday. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar had on Sunday predicted that fog will cover several parts of the State, especially during early morning hours […]

New Delhi: Amazon has been ordered to pay Rs 45,000 to a law student who was promised a laptop for Rs 190 only, but it wasn’t delivered. Amazon has been penalised by the Odisha State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (Commission) as compensation to law student Supriyo Ranjan Mahapatra. According to Amazon, the deal was between […]