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Boinda: In a significant boost for farmers in Angul district, premium Amrapali mangoes grown in Baliamba village of Kishorenagar block have been exported to London under the Agriculture Production Cluster (APC) programme supported by the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). The export initiative, implemented with support...

Nandapur: A joint inspection by revenue, forest and police officials has confi rmed that a disputed plantation site on Ghatiguda Hill near the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border falls with in Andhra Pradesh territory and not within Odisha's jurisdiction. The inquiry was conducted following complaints lodged May...

Malkangiri: Commercial flight operations from Malkangiri Airport are likely to begin soon, with most of the remaining work nearing completion, district officials said Wednesday. A team from the Public Works Department, led by Chief Engineer Shibabrata Taria, inspected the airport and related infrastructure during a...

Baripada: An elderly couple sustained critical burn injuries after their son-in-law allegedly poured petrol on them and set them on fire at Naupada village under Shu liapada police limits in Mayurbhanj district late Tuesday night. Police identified the accused as Sheikh Sagir of Raghunathpur under...

Chhatrapur: Chhatrapur Municipality Chairperson Sarmistha Pradhan passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, Wednesday after a prolonged illness. She had been undergoing treatment at the hospital for the past three months. Pradhan, 36, was elected chairperson of the then Chhatrapur...

Hatadihi: Keonjhar police intensified their anti-illegal mining drive under “Operation Baitarani,” arresting 10 persons and registering 38 cases across Anandapur Sub-Division between May 20 and June 10. Police seized four Hyva trucks, a JCB, an excavator and 33 tractors used in illegal sand extraction and...

Bhubaneswar: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Wednesday stressed the need for greater adoption of solar-powered technologies and efficient use of renewable resources in agriculture, underscoring the importance of sustainable farming practices. Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the Food, Agri & Biotech (FAB)...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing export hubs, driven by strong growth in marine and agricultural exports. Leveraging its extensive coastline, rich natural resources, expanding fisheries infrastructure and diverse agricultural base, the state is strengthening its presence in global markets, supported by...

Bhubaneswar: 72 platoons of security personnel will be deployed in order to maintain law and order in and around Sri Mandir during the observance of Debasnana Purnima in Puri June 29, Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania said Wednesday. Khurania chaired a high-level review...

Bhubaneswar: A three-day Odissi dance workshop under the guidance of renowned classical dancer Madhavi Mudgal commenced at Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre (ORC) Wednesday. The workshop is being organised with support from the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, and will continue till...