Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Monday approved an investment proposal of over Rs 15,948 crore to strengthen power infrastructure in the state, a senior official said. The cabinet of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved 18 proposals from 12 departments during its meeting this evening, she said. For the first time, the state government will introduce 765 kV (kilovolt)...

Beijing: The Indian Embassy in China Monday urged families of Indians missing since the August 26 flash flood in the Tibet-Nepal border region to provide DNA samples to help identify them. The Indian mission made the request after Chinese authorities confirmed that they were now able to receive DNA samples from families of Indian nationals listed as...

Brahmapur: A mob assaulted four people in Odisha's Ganjam district, suspecting them of being goat thieves, a police officer said Monday. A video is being examined to ascertain the truth behind the incident that took place at Khairabeti village under Hinjili police limits, he said. The accused people, who are in the age group of 25 to...

New Delhi: The over 24-hour rescue operation at the collapsed Satya Niketan PG building in south Delhi ended Monday evening with the death toll touching seven and the Delhi Police arresting the 75-year-old building owner Urmila and her two family members. As many as 12 people were pulled out of the debris by rescue teams since the...

London: King Charles III authorised the release of a letter Monday clarifying the status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, now that they've returned to the UK. The letter confirms that the couple are no longer working members of the royal family and will not use the titles "his or her royal highness." It adds that...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's opposition BJD Monday alleged that names of people belonging to minority communities were being deliberately deleted from the electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), and demanded stringent action against officials involved in such "irregularities". In a memorandum to Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), the party submitted "evidence" in support of its allegations,...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has constituted a new team comprising leaders from different categories to strengthen its base in the state for the panchayat elections to be held next year, a party leader said. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) formed a 29-member political affairs committee headed by Lalji Desai, the AICC in-charge for...

Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Crime and Economic Offences wing here busted a mule account racket operating through companies projected as manpower service and hospitality providers, arresting three persons in connection with a Rs 5-lakh cyber fraud case, officials said Monday. The arrested accused were identified as Jitendra Kumar Khuntia (33), Rajesh Kumar Jena (34) and Purushottam Behera (35)....

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving road safety and reducing accidents and fatalities caused by illegal parking on highways, the Odisha government signed a MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for the efficient management and maintenance of modern truck terminals being developed along major highways. The initiative also aims to provide better facilities and amenities...

Bhubaneswar/Khordha: Skilled hands are the strength of handicrafts; modern tools will provide new success to that strength, said Co-operation, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradip Bal Samanta while launching an advanced tool distribution programme for traditional artisans at Bhakarsahi under Banamalipur in Khordha district, Monday. The initiative aims to modernise Odisha’s traditional handicrafts, enhance artisans’ productivity and...