Balasore: A Class-XII girl student was allegedly abducted by two miscreants who also attempted to rape her while she was returning from tuition in Balasore district, police said Sunday. The incident was reported from Soro police station area of the district Saturday evening. The accused...
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The government Sunday proposed dedicated corridors in mineral-rich states like Odisha and Tamil Nadu and import duty exemption on capital goods needed for processing critical minerals to boost mining and processing activities. This assumes significance in view of the government's focus on promoting...
Keonjhar: A man, who was involved in a bank robbery case in Odisha's Keonjhar district, was injured after he was shot in the leg during an encounter with police in a forest, an officer said Sunday. The injured accused person has been identified as Sipu...
Bhubaneswar: The ruling BJP in Odisha Sunday asserted that the Union Budget 2026-27 has placed the state firmly at the heart of India's growth story. "It reflects a clear and confident vision to transform Odisha into a strategic engine of eastern India's development," Odisha BJP...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has felicitated four outstanding sportspersons of the state in recognition of their remarkable achievements on the international stage. Sports minister Suryabanshi Suraj extended his heartfelt congratulations and presented them with cash incentives as a token of the government's appreciation for their dedication...
New Delhi: The government's flagship Khelo India programme to scout grassroots-level sporting talent is set to get a boost with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday proposing the launch of a Khelo India mission to also focus on systemic development of training centres and coaches over...
By Narendra Raut, OP Koraput: In a continued effort to strengthen inclusive development and ensure effective delivery of welfare schemes in border areas, the Odisha government conducted an administrative field visit to several villages in the Kotia region. The outreach programme was aimed at reviewing...
Chhatrapur: Ganjam police district rescued 413 missing minors and women in its special search and rescue operation drive under the flagship 'Operation Anweshan'. As per reports, as many as 349 women, 58 girls and 6 boys were rescued in 10 days during the drive. All...
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to promote women-led urban mobility, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT)—Odisha government’s flagship and most reliable public transport system—has begun inducting women drivers for its Ama Bus services, aiming to enhance inclusivity and empower women in the public transport sector....
Bhanjanagar: The Union government has approved Rs 33.11 crore for building a new campus of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Bhanjanagar under Ganjam district. The money has been allotted to the Central Public Works department to develop the new premises. Tender will reportedly be finalised by the...
The fresh Indo-US trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump 2 February will see American tariffs on Indian goods...
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For an economy plagued by multiple ailments – a daily depreciating currency, growing household debt, high unemployment and inequality, exodus...
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By Aakar Patel As a democratic society, it is expected that India’s authorities follow the rule of law. This includes...
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