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Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said Odisha has the power to mesmerise everyone and lauded its rich cultural heritage, spiritual depth, and the resilience of its people, while reaffirming the Centre's commitment to the state's development. Modi wrote a four-page letter to Odisha Chief...

Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan is unhappy with the massive fine imposed on fast bowler Naseem Shah by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his reported comments against a political leader on social media, saying that such actions is not in the best of...

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued fresh guidelines to all Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises after a breach of security protocol happened at a team hotel here, making it clear that any further violations would not be tolerated. Soon after Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday inaugurated a visa application centre here. Speaking at the inaugural event, Majhi said the establishment of the centre reflects Odisha's growing global connectivity and the state government's commitment to citizen-centric services. The centre has been opened at...

Lucknow: Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League match here Wednesday. DC have fielded overs overseas players in David Miller, Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs and Lungi Ngidi. LSG went with four...

Bahanaga: A youth was killed, and another sustained critical injuries after being hit by a speeding cattle-laden vehicle while chasing it on National Highway 16 near Barikpur under Soro police limits in Balasore district Tuesday. The vehicle was later apprehended by the police, while the...

Purushottampur: The annual 'Chaitra Mangalabara' festival of Maa Tara Tarini, the presiding deity of Ganjam district, concluded Tuesday peacefully, drawing thousands of devotees from across the region. On the final day, the twin goddesses were adorned in the Basanti Durga attire, offering a special darshan...

Jharsuguda: Cargo operations are set to begin soon at Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda, Airport Director Upendra Nath Dhaundia said Monday. A high-level committee led by J.P. Baxla, regional director of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Bhubaneswar, inspected the airport’s security arrangements....

Sonepur: The Odisha government Tuesday suspended Sanjay Kumar Tripathy, District Registrar of Cooperative Societies (DRCS) in Subarnapur following allegations of irregularities in recruitment at a Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (PACS) in the district. The action was taken under provisions of the Odisha Civil Services rules...

Bhubaneswar: The self-enumeration facility for Census 2027 was rolled out in Odisha Wednesday, officials said. Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati completed his self-enumeration online and urged all to do the same to ensure every household is counted in the Census. On the commencement of Census...