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Cuttack: The Odisha government has barred entry and operation of commercial vehicles older than 10 years registered in other states, aiming to improve road safety and streamline transport systems. The directive, issued under instructions from Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, insists that all...

Puri: Shree Jagannath temple in Puri would remain out of bounds for devotees for four hours Monday evening for a special ritual inside the shrine, the temple administration said in a public notice. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) notice said, "On Monday, the 6th April...

Malkangiri: One person was killed and 20 others injured in separate road accidents involving two tractors in Odisha's Malkangiri district, police said Monday. A sand-loaded tractor hit a roadside tree and overturned near Singarajkhunta village under Malkangiri police station Monday morning. The driver of the...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Monday appointed chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of Special Development Councils (SDCs) in 23 districts, officials said. According to a list shared by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Basistha Nayak has been appointed chairman of the SDC in Angul district, while Ballav Dharua and...

Balasore: Three persons were killed in a collision between two trucks on National Highway 16 in Odisha's Balasore district, police said Monday. According to police, a Jharkhand-registered truck was parked on the roadside near Dahisada on NH 16 due to a breakdown when a steel...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has clarified rules on the sale of 5 kg LPG cylinders after consumer backlash over an initial restriction, ensuring access for students and migrant workers. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department eased the restriction, stating that migrant workers and students can purchase...

Pottangi: After a lull, officials from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh once again entered the disputed Kotia panchayat under Pottangi block in Koraput district, openly challenging Odisha’s local administration and reviving concerns over the long-running interstate boundary dispute. A team of Andhra officials, including Salur block special...

Paralakhemundi: Gajapati district has earned a rare recognition for rubber cultivation, with farmers in the hilly areas benefiting significantly from the cash crop. Rubber is being cultivated in Gumma, Mohana, Kashinagar and Gosani blocks, where the produce has a strong market demand. At present, rubber...

Koraput: A moderate earthquake measuring 4.4 magnitude struck the Koraput district late Saturday night, triggering panic in several towns and villages, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, officials said Sunday. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 11:31 pm...

Balikuda: The body of a 42-year-old man was recovered from a roadside near a canal embankment at Janatakothi Bazaar under Balikuda police limits in Jagatsinghpur district Sunday morning, with police suspecting foul play. The deceased has been identified as Bijay Swain of Talakusuma village under...