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Protest erupts over woman’s mysterious death in Bolangir

Muribahal/Bolangir: The mysterious death of a 42-year-old woman triggered tension and a road blockade in Bolangir district Sunday, with villagers alleging foul play and demanding a thorough investigation. The body of the deceased, identified as Ranjita Sahu of Chitramunda village under Muribahal police limits, was...

Jitu Munda case

Broken hand pumps in Dianali repaired after Jitu Munda case

Keonjhar: Days after Jitu Munda carried his elder sister’s skeleton on his shoulders to a bank to withdraw money on her behalf, sparking national outrage, the incident has quietly transformed the fortunes of his remote village. As aid poured in for Munda, administrators and political...

Kharabela Bhawan

Rs 1,500cr set for 391 projects in 2026-27

Bhubaneswar: Under the flagship ‘SUJALA’ programme state plans 391 projects, including 102 new initiatives in 2026–27 with an estimated investment of around RS 1500 crore, said Housing and Urban Development department Additional Chief Secretary Usha Padhee while chairing a comprehensive review of Annual Action Plan...

Artistic Gymnastic Championship

Artistic Gymnastic Championship: Odisha gymnasts make mark

Bhubaneswar: The Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 concluded the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) competitions Sunday with thrilling apparatus finals at the Gymnastics High Performance Centre in Kalinga Stadium, bringing an end to a highly competitive national championship. Odisha had a notable presence...

Baranica Elangovan

Baranica clears 4.23m, sets new national pole vault record

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Indoor Stadium has proved a happy hunting ground for Tamil Nadu's pole vaulter Baranica Elangovan. Within a span of nearly five weeks, the 29-year-old improved the national record twice at the same venue. Baranica cleared the 4.23m milestone Sunday, to better her own...

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Odisha to host investor meet in Ahmedabad

Bhubaneswar/Ahmedabad: The state government will organise ‘Odisha Investor Meet – Ahmedabad’ May 5, as part of its efforts to promote the state as a key investment destination and strengthen industry partnerships. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with senior government officials, industry associations, and leading...

Mohan Charan Majhi

Mukhyamantri Smart City Yojana to be rolled out soon in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Mukhyamantri Smart City Yojana (MSCY) will be launched shortly, with 15 municipalities and five notified area councils (NACs) slated for development in the first phase, a senior official from the state Urban Development department said. The initiative, announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan...

 

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