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Bhubaneswar: Odisha is poised to emerge as a major growth engine in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati said while addressing the Budget Session of the state Assembly Tuesday. The Governor outlined an ambitious and forward-looking roadmap aimed at transforming...

Chennai: Glenn Phillips was back at his best blasting the fastest fifty for New Zealand in T20 World Cup history as he and Rachin Ravindra struck fluent half-centuries to power them to an eight-wicket win over Canada and seal their Super 8s berth from Group...

Berhampur: The Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha's Ganjam district, which is known for the mass nesting of the endangered Olive Ridley Turtles, was found as a potential habitat for Irrawaddy dolphins, a forest officer said Tuesday. The forest department officials have sighted the congregation of...

New Delhi: Midfielder Hardik Singh was Tuesday named captain of the embattled Indian men's hockey team for its FIH Pro League matches in Hobart from February 20 to 25 after regular skipper Harmanpreet Singh opted out due to "personal reasons." The upcoming leg of the...

Patnagarh: Seven students of Baneimunda Government Ashram High School under Patnagarh block in Bolangir district allegedly fled their hostel Saturday night after being assaulted and threatened by a teacher, with one student sustaining serious injuries in the incident. The incident has led to widespread outrage...

Bhubaneswar/Berhampur: Ganjam district has achieved nearly 88 per cent of its paddy procurement target for the current season, officials informed Monday. Against a total target of 54,46,201 quintals, the district has so far procured 47,98,588 quintals of paddy. Besides, more than Rs 1,055 crore has...

Birmaharajpur: The district administration Monday sealed a medical store in Birmaharajpur town of Subarnapur district following allegations of illegal abortion and exploitation of patients. The store, identified as Sandhya Medical Store located on Kendupali Road, was allegedly running an unauthorised clinic on its premises. Officials...

Bhubaneswar: To ensure smooth and hassle-free travel during the upcoming Holi and Dol Yatra festivities, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced multiple Holi Special trains to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic and strengthen connectivity across key routes. Every year, the festive season...

Khurda: The mobile unit of the Khurda Excise department seized 20.4 kg of illegal cough syrup packed in 120 bottles at Palla village under Khurda model police station limits Monday. Three persons, including a woman, were arrested in this connection, officials said. The arrested persons...

Bhubaneswar: The statue of eminent musician Prafulla Kar was unveiled on his birth anniversary Monday at Rabindra Mandap under the auspices of the Odia Language, Literature and Culture department. Minister for Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Suryabanshi Suraj, unveiled the statue and paid floral tributes...