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Bhubaneswar: The Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 is set for a high-voltage contest as table-toppers Kalinga Lancers face second-placed Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 1 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here January 23. Kalinga Lancers advance to the playoffs as table toppers with 16 points,...

Chaibasa(J’khand)/Rourkela: Sixteen Maoists, including top leader Anal, were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Saranda forest along the Odisha-Jharkhand border Thursday. Patiram Manjhi alias Anal Da, carrying a Rs 2.35 crore bounty, and five women were among those killed. The bounty included Rs...

Berhampur: Two teenagers drowned while taking a bath in Bahuda River in Ganjam district, police said Thursday. The incident took place at Sundarada village in K Nuagaon police station area Thursday afternoon. The victims were identified as Saswat Patra (13), a Class VII student, and...

Jajpur: The torso and head of a 60-year-old man were found lying on a village road in Jajpur district Thursday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Dasaratha Behera, a resident of Matiagada village under the jurisdiction of Sukinda police station. According to reports,...

Daringbadi: A Class IX student of the Government Higher Secondary School, Daringbadi in Kandhamal district has been expelled from the Gajapati Kapilendra Dev hostel for the past two days. The move by the school authorities has drawn widespread attention. According to headmaster Umashankar Samantray, the...

Bhubaneswar: The majestic Kankrej bull has emerged as one of the prime attractions at the state-level Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha 2026 (MPSO-2026), which commenced here Wednesday. Globally admired for its legendary 'Sawai Chal'—the regal king’s gait—the Kankrej bull stands as a remarkable symbol of power, grace,...

Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra conducted a surprise visit to Indira Gandhi (IG) Park Thursday to review the condition of public amenities and overall maintenance of the park. Located in a prime area of the Capital City and frequented daily by...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is all set to inaugurate and lay foundation stone for 20 major industrial projects worth Rs 30,000 crore during his two-day visit to Sambalpur and Rourkela beginning January 27. The projects are expected to generate over 10,000 employment opportunities,...

SUNIT MISHRA, OP Bhubaneswar: Speculation is growing that several political leaders in Odisha are quietly exploring the formation of a new regional party. Observers say the state’s current political landscape has prompted renewed thinking about whether space exists for another regional outfit. Looking at the...

Vadodara: Sophie Devine composed unbeaten half-century, complemented by a disciplined bowling effort powered Gujarat Giants to a clinical 45-run victory over UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League Thursday. Returning to form, Devine anchored the innings with a calm 50 not out as Gujarat recovered...