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Paikmal: Seven pilgrims who lost their way in the forested hills of Gandhamardan near Nrusinghanath in Bargarh district were rescued Saturday, officials said. The rescued pilgrims were identified as Gourang Nayak, Bhagyadhar Nayak, Shanti Nayak, Jashoda Nayak, Rajendra Nayak, Dharmendra Nayak and Mohan Nayak; all...

Satamile: A female elephant was found dead in the Hindol forest range of Dhenkanal district Sunday, officials said. The carcass was discovered in the Bargoj reserve forest under the Sinkol range of the Hindol forest division during the morning hours, triggering concern among forest officials....

Rairakhol: A 45-year-old man died after coming into contact with a live electric wire in a village under Rairakhol police limits in Sambalpur district Sunday. The deceased was identified as Babula Munda of Kharshali village under Luhapank panchayat. According to reports, Munda came in contact...

Bhubaneswar: The Catering Association of Odisha (CAO) has raised serious concern over what it termed an “acute crisis” in the state’s catering sector, citing a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders that has disrupted operations across Odisha. Terming the situation “unsustainable,” association chairman Anup Kumar...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: The Capital city celebrated its 78th Foundation Day Monday, marking nearly eight decades of planned urban growth, rich heritage, and evolving aspirations. As the City commemorated this milestone, experts, planners, and citizens reflected on what makes Bhubaneswar unique—and what lies ahead...

Bhubaneswar: Kharvela Nagar Police foiled a kidnapping-for-ransom attempt near the Master Canteen railway station area under Kharavela Nagar police limits  and rescued a youth, arresting four persons in this connection, officials said Sunday. The accused have been identified as Asish Kumar Nayak (21), Chinmaya Kumar...

Bhubaneswar: Police Sunday arrested seven persons, including two women, in connection with a clash between two groups that broke out over a minor dispute related to vehicle movement in Beseswar Basti under Saheed Nagar police limits, officials said. According to police, the incident occurred late...

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal Sunday conducted a comprehensive inspection of Paradeep Yard, station, and the Routine Overhaul (ROH) depot. The inspection was carried out during his visit from the Mancheswar–Paradeep section, during which he reviewed railway infrastructure and operational facilities...

Bhubaneswar: Experts at a recent policy seminar called for a focused aluminium-led industrial strategy to drive Odisha’s next phase of economic growth, highlighting the state’s vast bauxite reserves and strong potential for downstream value addition. The seminar, titled “Odisha’s Strategic Opportunity to Lead Globally in...

Bhubaneswar: Thousands of aspirants from Odisha have raised concerns over the allotment of examination centres for the NCET (National Common Entrance Test), conducted by the National Testing Agency for the four-year Integrated BEd programme. The examination is scheduled for April 17 and 18. However, despite...