Bargarh: Nearly two weeks after the commencement of rabi paddy procurement in Bargarh district, issues in the process remain unresolved, with the token system emerging as a major concern. Alleging large-scale irregularities in the mandatory token system for paddy sales, Jay Kisan Andolan, a constituent of the Paschim Odisha Krushak Sangathan Samanwaya Samiti, claimed that the quantity...

Bhubaneswar: The state government is committed to turning the Digital India vision of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi into reality at the grassroots level, Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Minister Mukesh Mahaling said Saturday. Chairing a high-level review meeting with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) officials on the progress and future roadmap of Bharat Net Phase-III in...

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police Saturday claimed to have busted a gang of bike lifters with the arrest of three history-sheeters and the recovery of 15 stolen two-wheelers from their pos session in the city. The accused have been identified as Akash Pradhan, 33, Budhibaman Sahoo, 28, and Ratnakar Sahoo, 41. Apart from the vehicles, police also recovered...

Bhubaneswar: Expressing “deep concern and grave anxiety” over the alleged intimidation of Athagarh MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain on his way to attend a Tigiria Panchayat Samiti meeting Friday, BJD president Naveen Patnaik Saturday wrote to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, describing the incident as a sign of deteriorating law and order in the state and seeking his...

Tangi: A newlywed woman allegedly died by suicide after hanging herself inside her house at Tarapi village under Hatabaradi panchayat and Tangi police limits in Khurda district Saturday. The deceased was identified as Purnima Pradhan, the wife of Guru Charan Tarai of the village. Family members reportedly found her hanging inside the house and informed local residents...

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Tehran were close to finalising a broad peace agreement after a series of calls with leaders from the Middle East and South Asia, including Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir and leaders of Gulf nations. In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump said an agreement...

By Ranajoy Sen Raking up accusations against Indian policies regarding water resources has become an inveterate foreign policy practice of Bangladesh. The current Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, helms a relatively new Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) administration in his country; he opined that in relations between India and Bangladesh, a renewal or satisfactory conclusion of the...

By Aakar Patel Assume for a moment that I am a big and strong fellow who lifts heavy weights easily and is flexible and fit. If someone approached me to comment on what they saw as my unhealthiness and absence of strength, would it affect me? If the first assumption is true, that I am in fact...

From love and relationships to career moves and financial gains, the stars have plenty in store today. Some zodiac signs will enjoy professional recognition, while others may reconnect with loved ones or plan sudden travel. Here’s what the stars say you should expect. Aries: Your charismatic appeal is always ready to use. And today, you will possibly...

Bhubaneswar: Three-time Asian Championship medallist and Odisha gymnast Pranati Nayak secured the silver medal in the Vault event at the FIG World Challenge Cup 2026 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Delivering an impressive performance against a strong international field, Pranati scored 13.025 in the Vault final to earn a podium finish and add another milestone to Indian gymnastics....