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Dhenkanal: Asmita Adhikari, a student of English Journalism at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, was selected as part of the official delegation of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to represent India at MIPCOM Waves Bazar in Cannes, France, held from October...

Bhubaneswar: The ‘Save Sainik School, Remove Dump Yard’ outfit has announced an indefinite hunger strike in front of the Regional Office of the State Pollution Control Board October 29, demanding the immediate closure of the illegal Alia Gada dumping yard. The outfit claims that for...

Parjang: A man allegedly murdered a youth after he reportedly found him molesting his minor daughter near a nullah at Mundasahi Mohanpasi village under Parjang police limits in Dhenkanal district Saturday, police said. The incident came to the fore after accused Rupa Pingua surrendered before...

Muniguda: Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel seized Rs 90 lakh in cash from two trains during a special operation between Kesinga and Titilagarh railway stations and detained three individuals, sources said Sunday. The suspects and the cash were handed over to the Income Tax department...

Bhubaneswar: Thousands of State Selection Board (SSB) lecturers serving in aided colleges across the state held a peaceful protest at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar Sunday, demanding parity in pay with government colleges. Organised under the banner of the Odisha State Lecturers’ Association (OSLA), over 1,000...

Cuttack: Odisha government has started discussions with High Court officials to set up fast-track courts across the state to speed up trials in cases related to crimes against women. Speaking at the valedictory session of the Odisha Police Duty Meet in Cuttack Sunday, state Law...

Nuapada: A day after the ruling BJP held a rally in Nuapada, the Opposition BJD Sunday organised a padayatra ahead of its candidate Snehangini Chhuria filing her nomination for the forthcoming bypoll in the Nuapada Assembly segment. Though the Congress has accused the BJD of...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday distributed the first installment of Rs 40,000 each to 48,693 beneficiaries of Antyodaya Gruha Yojana (AGY). Majhi said his government launched the AGY March 30 to provide pucca houses to the poor. A total of Rs 194.77...

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu Sunday greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Diwali and urged everyone to celebrate the festival safely, responsibly and in an environment-friendly manner. Murmu said this festival is also an opportunity to help and support the deprived and the needy,...

Perth: Skipper Mitchell Marsh anchored the chase beautifully as Australia beat India by seven wickets in the rain-affected first ODI to take the lead in the three-match series in Perth Sunday. Sent in, India scored 136 for nine after the contest was reduced to a...