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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday received the ceremonial World Athletics flag ahead of the state hosting the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028. Odisha Sports & Youth Services minister Suryavanshi Suraj presented the ceremonial flag to the Chief Minister, marking a proud...

Bhubaneswar/Bolangir: Centre has approved Rs 447.11 crore for upgradation of national highway in Odisha's Nuapada and Bolangir districts, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said Saturday. The Kurumpuri-Raj Khariar section, covering a total length of 103.52 km of NH-353 and NH-59, will be upgraded. Union Minister for...

Bhubaneswar: Ten Opposition parties in Odisha, including the BJD and Congress, Saturday strongly opposed the Railway Board's decision to transfer Palasa-Ichhapuram section from East Coast Railway (ECoR) to the South Coast Railway (SCoR) and termed it as "anti-Odisha and unjust". The BJD, Congress, CPI, CPI(M),...

Sambalpur: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Saturday called upon graduating students of the Indian Institute of Management-Sambalpur to become job creators rather than job seekers, emphasising the growing opportunities in entrepreneurship and innovation in India. Kambhampati was addressing the 10th convocation of the premier institute....

Bangkok: Teenage quadruple amputee archer Payal Nag, who hails from Odisha, produced a stunning upset to defeat her world No 1 decorated teammate Sheetal Devi and clinch gold, headlining India's dominant show at the World Archery Para Series here where the country finished on top...

Berhampur: The district administration of Ganjam in Odisha opened a free coaching centre at Berhampur Saturday for aspirants preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) examinations, officials said. Two other similar coaching centres will be inaugurated at...

New Delhi: Sameer Rizvi hit a sensational 51-ball 90 to lead Delhi Capitals to an easy six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match Saturday. Mumbai Indians could manage only 162 for six as they could not build partnerships. Only Rohit...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday performed the customary 'Khadi Chuan' ritual, marking the beginning of studies, for first-time students at a function in Bhubaneswar and asserted that no child in the state would remain deprived of education. Majhi, a teacher by profession,...

Puri: The Union government has reportedly granted Stage-I (in-principle) approval for diversion of forest land for the proposed international airport in Puri. In a notification, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) said the Odisha government’s proposal was cleared under the Forest (Conservation)...

Mumbai: Actress Madhuri Dixit is celebrating the rich textile heritage of Odisha, describing its traditional weaves as more than just fabric, but “stories woven with love and patience.” Taking to Instagram, Madhuri shared her admiration for the intricate craftsmanship and timeless appeal of Odisha’s handlooms....