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By SUNIT MISHRA, OP Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court Monday deferred the hearing of a case concerning the selection of Odisha’s new director general of police (DGP) to September 16. Meanwhile, Susanta Kumar Nath, a 1993-batch IPS officer currently serving as Odisha’s Director General of Prisons,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Monday approved an investment proposal of over Rs 15,948 crore to strengthen power infrastructure in the state, a senior official said. The cabinet of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved 18 proposals from 12 departments during its meeting this evening, she said....

Brahmapur: A mob assaulted four people in Odisha's Ganjam district, suspecting them of being goat thieves, a police officer said Monday. A video is being examined to ascertain the truth behind the incident that took place at Khairabeti village under Hinjili police limits, he said....

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has constituted a new team comprising leaders from different categories to strengthen its base in the state for the panchayat elections to be held next year, a party leader said. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) formed a...

Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Crime and Economic Offences wing here busted a mule account racket operating through companies projected as manpower service and hospitality providers, arresting three persons in connection with a Rs 5-lakh cyber fraud case, officials said Monday. The arrested accused were identified as...

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving road safety and reducing accidents and fatalities caused by illegal parking on highways, the Odisha government signed a MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for the efficient management and maintenance of modern truck terminals being developed along...

Bhubaneswar/Khordha: Skilled hands are the strength of handicrafts; modern tools will provide new success to that strength, said Co-operation, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradip Bal Samanta while launching an advanced tool distribution programme for traditional artisans at Bhakarsahi under Banamalipur in Khordha district, Monday....

Bhubaneswar: Revenue and Disaster Management (R&DM) Minister Suresh Pujari said Monday that the Odisha government will issue letters to other states in a phased manner, seeking comprehensive details of land properties belonging to Lord Jagannath located there, and undertake necessary measures for their restoration. Chairing...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s clean-air journey received major national recognition Monday, with several cities and municipal wards securing top positions in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, highlighting the state’s growing commitment to cleaner air, healthier communities and sustainable urban development. While Raurkela and Kalin ga Nagar emerged...

Rayagada: Five members of a family Monday attempted to commit suicide by consuming pesticide at the grievance cell of the Rayagada district Collector, alleging they had been denied justice in a long-running land dispute and were facing repeated threats and attacks. However, their attempts were...