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Puri: The Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain out of bounds for the public for over two hours February 4 in the wake of President Droupadi Murmu's scheduled visit to the shrine, a senior officer said Tuesday. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) held a preparatory...

Cuttack: The state government has withdrawn its earlier proposed “No Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), No Fuel” policy, which was set to take effect from April 1. This was revealed by the State Transport Authority (STA) that submitted an affidavit to the Orissa High Court...

Vadodara: Delhi Capitals' left-arm spinner Shree Charani picked up 4 for 31 but Beth Mooney's half-century lifted Gujarat Giants to a competitive 174 for 9 in a Women's Premier League match Tuesday. Sent in to bat, veteran Australian keeper-batter Mooney struck a measured 58 off...

Bhadrak: A man allegedly died by suicide after his daughter was assaulted, humiliated, and publicly tortured by some villagers in Bhadrak district, police said Tuesday. The incident occurred at Chaddia in Chandabali block under Bansada police station limits Sunday. The police identified the deceased as...

Sambalpur: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday said that a new industrial revolution has begun in Odisha, asserting that the state is steadily moving ahead with industrial proposals amounting to nearly Rs 20 lakh crore for the establishment of new industries across Odisha. While inaugurating...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Tuesday announced a hike in uniform, footwear and winter wear allowance provided to children going to anganwadi centres. Parida said the hike will benefit over 14.76 lakh children across 74,224 anganwadi centres, with the additional costs being fully...

Vadodara: Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field against Gujarat Giants in a Women's Premier League match Tuesday. DC are unchanged, while Gujarat Giants brought in Georgia Wareham in place of Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who is sick and unavailable. Teams: Delhi Capitals: Shafali Verma,...

Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD Tuesday said it would raise the "plight of Odisha's farmers and deteriorating law and order in the state" in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. BJD's national spokesperson and MP Sasmit Patra made the announcement after attending an all-party meeting held in...

Bhubaneswar: A female wild elephant was found dead in a forest in Bolangir district Tuesday, forest officials said. The carcass of a wild elephant was spotted by locals in the Muribahal range of the Bolangir forest division, who intimidated the forest department personnel. After receiving...

Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Lancers were crowned Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 champions after a thrilling 3-2 win against Ranchi Royals at Kalinga Hockey Stadium Monday. After securing the title, Captain Arthur Van Doren reflected on the challenges faced throughout the season and credited the victory to...