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New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha has secured investment commitments worth Rs 31,648 crore from 22 companies in the food processing sector, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Friday, as the state stepped up efforts to woo investors. The companies signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) at an investors'...

Brahmapur/Nayagada: At 73, when most would struggle to walk with a fractured leg, Sukadev Nayak refused to surrender. Driven by hope and determination, the elderly man from Odisha's Nayagada district pedalled his tricycle nearly 130 kilometres over three days to reach hospital for treatment, surviving...

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall across Odisha Friday. In its midday bulletin, the IMD's Bhubaneswar Centre forecast heavy rainfall in Mayurbhanj district during the day and issued a "red warning" (take action) for the district. In view of the...

Baleshwar: Over 70 people, including 30 children, were taken ill after eating at a community feast in a village in Odisha's Baleshwar district, officials said Friday. The incident took place during the housewarming ceremony of a man at Kharida village in Jaleswar police station area...

Bhawanipatna: Rampur Police have arrested three persons in connection with the murder of BJP leader Fakira Rana, husband of Domkarlakhunta Sarpanch Snigdha Rana, in Odisha's Kalahandi district Friday. The accused have been identified as Tulsiram Sahu and Surasingh Patra of Domkarlakhunta village, and Baladev Sahu...

St. Louis: Indian grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa has clinched the Grand Chess Tour St. Louis Rapid and Blitz title with a round to spare. A draw between Praggnanandhaa and Javokhir Sindarov in their final head-to-head secured the title for the Indian Grand Master. The 20-year-old India...

Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi Friday called on BRICS countries to work together to address common challenges, saying issues such as resilience, innovation and sustainability cannot be tackled in isolation. Addressing the 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting in Bhubaneswar, Joshi said India's BRICS Chairship...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young Wushu sensation Aanika Pattnaik has once again brought laurels to the nation by winning one silver and one bronze medal at the prestigious Batumi International Wushu Championships, held in Batumi, Georgia, from July 29 to August 4, 2026. Representing team India, Aanika...

Kendujhar: Forest department officials have detained a youth for allegedly harassing a wild tusker after a video of the incident surfaced on social media, officials said Thursday. “Ganesh Nayak, 20, of Godhuli village under Champua police limits, was taken into custody for allegedly attempting to...

Baleshwar: After remaining closed for five months due to operational challenges and shortage of raw materials, Rupsa Jute Mill in Baleshwar Sadar block will resume operations August 8, bringing relief to more than 700 workers. The decision was taken following a series of discussions between...