Nandapur: A young couple were killed in a hit-and-run incident after a speeding car rammed into them from behind near an HP petrol pump at Nandapur block headquarters in Koraput district Tuesday. Police have detained four oc cupants of the vehicle for questioning. The deceased...
Nuapada: Nuapada police have arrested a 32-year-old man from Delhi for allegedly cheating a local resident of more than Rs 35 lakh by promising to secure him a Coca-Cola distributorship in the district. The accused, identified as Dinesh Nayak, son of Pitam bar Nayak of...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Public Works, Law and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Tuesday reviewed the progress of several major road, bridge and building projects across the state, directing departmental officials and engineers to ensure their timely completion while emphasising the adoption of modern technology and advanced construction...
Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD Tuesday condemned the alleged attack on the place of worship of a tribal community in Kendujhar district and demanded action against the accused persons. A BJD delegation, led by former minister and the party's tribal cell president Sudam Marandi, visited Basantapura village...
Bhubaneswar: The draft electoral roll for Odisha under the Special Summary Revision (SSR) 2027 will be published November 30, while the final electoral roll will be released January 21, 2027, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha, announced Tuesday. The revision will be...
Bhubaneswar: Seven athletes from Odisha will represent India at the AMPC Modern Pentathlon Asian Championship, featuring Baithle, Triathle and Laser Run events, scheduled to be held in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, from November 10 to 16. The Odisha contingent comprises Pranab Das, Mohammad Aman, Amiya...
Bhubaneswar: In a move to strengthen passenger safety and improve service standards, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has stepped up safety measures for Ama Bus operations, focusing on vehicle fitness, driver accountability and strict enforcement of safety protocols. The transport agency convened a review...
Bhubaneswar: The Mahanadi Bachao Andolan (MBA) Tuesday staged a protest outside the office of the Chief Engineer of the Central Water Commission (CWC) here, demanding public disclosure of the technical data and report being considered for an amicable settlement of the Mahanadi water dispute between...
Bhubaneswar: With foggy weather posing potential challenges to train operations during the winter months, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has launched a three-month special safety drive from November 10 to February 9, 2027, to minimise operational risks and ensure passenger safety. The drive is being...
Kandhamala/Ganjam: The search operation at Gidipabali village along the Kandhamala-Ganjam border was suspended Tuesday after seven bodies were recovered from the landslide site, while six people remain unaccounted for. The Kandhamala district collector announced the decision after the families of all six missing persons submitted...
The quality of air that people across cities in India have been breathing on Deepabali nights for the past few...
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By Aakar Patel Attacks on Bengali Christians and their churches have begun following the BJP's victory in the state. Last...
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By Dilip Cherian The Centre appears keen to give young IPS officers early exposure to the workings and priorities of...
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The demonstration by scores of policemen and officers outside the Delhi Police headquarters on 2 November to protest against some...
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