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Patana: Tensions flared during a Gram Sabha Friday in Keonjhar district over a proposed mega steel plant, as clashes broke out between supporters and opposition groups, prompting police to resort to lathi charge and make four arrests. The fourth Gram Sabha on the project was...

Tihidi: Farmers in Bhadrak district staged a protest Friday by blocking the Bhadrak–Chandbali state highway near the Charitarapha cooperative society mandi under Tihidi block, alleging severe irregularities in paddy procurement and non-payment of dues. The agitation surfaced after more than 8,000 quintals of paddy remained...

Udala: A swarm of bees attacked four workers cleaning an overhead water tank in Mayurbhanj district Friday, leaving three seriously injured and trapping one man atop the structure for nearly four hours. The incident occurred in Ward No. 1 under Udala NAC when the workers...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday said the state Tourism department has set a Guinness World Record for the largest serving of ‘pakhala’ (fermented rice) of 1,174 kg prepared and presented in a single vessel. The remarkable feat was achieved on the day the...

Bhubaneswar: The six BJD MLAs issued a show-cause notice for voting for BJP-backed Independent candidate Dilip Ray in the Rajya Sabha election, Friday, asked the party chief whip to withdraw the notice or face legal action. The six MLAs - Chakramani Kanhar (Baliguda), Naba Kishor...

Kendrapara: A joint raid by Bhitarkanika National Park, Revenue department and police Friday demolished unauthorised prawn dykes on the fringe of the park in Kendrapara district for violation of the coastal regulation zone, an official said. Acres of encroached government land were reclaimed after the...

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha celebrated 'Pakhala Dibasa' to showcase the state's rich culinary heritage and cultural legacy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday said it is not just a delicious food, but the aroma of our soil, the pride of our traditions, and an integral part...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed officers to ensure that there is no disruption in drinking water and power supply during the summer. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari gave the direction at a meeting on tackling heatwave conditions in the state. All district...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday announced the regularisation of contractual schematic junior teachers, granting them full employee status. The decision will take effect from their date of joining, with retrospective implementation from Jan. 1, 2026. Teachers appointed during the 2023–24 academic year will...

Kolkata: In a big blow to Kolkata Knight Riders, pacer Harshit Rana was Friday ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 owing to the ligament injury that he sustained during a warm-up match ahead of the recent T20 World Cup. The fast bowler suffered a...