Bhubaneswar: Seven athletes from Odisha will represent India at the AMPC Modern Pentathlon Asian Championship, featuring Baithle, Triathle and Laser Run events, scheduled to be held in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, from November 10 to 16. The Odisha contingent comprises Pranab Das, Mohammad Aman, Amiya...
Bhubaneswar: In a move to strengthen passenger safety and improve service standards, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has stepped up safety measures for Ama Bus operations, focusing on vehicle fitness, driver accountability and strict enforcement of safety protocols. The transport agency convened a review...
Bhubaneswar: The Mahanadi Bachao Andolan (MBA) Tuesday staged a protest outside the office of the Chief Engineer of the Central Water Commission (CWC) here, demanding public disclosure of the technical data and report being considered for an amicable settlement of the Mahanadi water dispute between...
Bhubaneswar: With foggy weather posing potential challenges to train operations during the winter months, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has launched a three-month special safety drive from November 10 to February 9, 2027, to minimise operational risks and ensure passenger safety. The drive is being...
Kandhamala/Ganjam: The search operation at Gidipabali village along the Kandhamala-Ganjam border was suspended Tuesday after seven bodies were recovered from the landslide site, while six people remain unaccounted for. The Kandhamala district collector announced the decision after the families of all six missing persons submitted...
Bhubaneswar: A new research study by an IIT Bhubaneswar scientist has identified a promising semiconductor surface that could pave the way for the development of next-generation electronic devices capable of processing and storing information using electron spin, potentially enabling faster and more energy-efficient technologies. The...
Bhubaneswar/Baleshwar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday announced the expansion of the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), bringing an additional 5,05,817 beneficiaries under the scheme, and launched the Unified Pension Management Portal (UPMP) to streamline applications, verification and monthly pension disbursements. CM Majhi launched...
Kendujhar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has strongly condemned the alleged vandalism of a sacred place of worship of the Santhal tribal community at Basantpur village in Kendujhar district, the home district of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and expressed concern over the safety and...
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved the draft Odisha Bovine Breeding (Regulation) Bill, 2026, for introduction in the State Assembly, proposing a regulatory authority, a digital livestock breeding registry and a genetic improvement fund to ensure scientific breeding, improve cattle and buffalo productivity and boost...
Bhubaneswar: In a major relief to paddy farmers, the Odisha Government has promised Rs 3,100 per quintal for paddy during the 2026-27 Kharif Marketing Season and assured payment within 48 hours of procurement. Setting a target of 78 lakh metric tonnes, the state has introduced...
The quality of air that people across cities in India have been breathing on Deepabali nights for the past few...
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By Aakar Patel Attacks on Bengali Christians and their churches have begun following the BJP's victory in the state. Last...
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By Dilip Cherian The Centre appears keen to give young IPS officers early exposure to the workings and priorities of...
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The demonstration by scores of policemen and officers outside the Delhi Police headquarters on 2 November to protest against some...
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