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T20 World Cup: This is how Pakistan can qualify for semis

Colombo: The qualification situation for Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is clear, direct, and completely within their control after England’s four-wicket win against New Zealand has completely changed the Group 2 standings in Colombo. After winning against New Zealand at the...

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Rare turtoises face extinction in Ganjam

Buguda: Illegal fishing, withdrawal of security and prolonged neglect have pushed hundreds of rare turtoises to the brink of extinction at Neela Pokhari in Golia village of Ganjam district, popularly known as Odisha’s second Indradyumna Sarovar. Despite a ban on fishing, nets are routinely cast...

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Tidal ingress washes away cashew forest

Mahakalapara: More than 500 cashew trees have been swallowed by the Mahanadi River due to tidal ingress along the coastal belt of Mahakalapara block in Kendrapara district. Environmental activist Subhas Swain said more than 500 of the 5,000 cashew trees along the Mahanadi near Bahakud...

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2 held for murder bid on constable

Phulbani: A constable was allegedly stabbed in broad daylight near Sai Mandir in the heart of Phulbani town Friday in what police described as an attempt to murder. Police have arrested two persons in connection with the attack. The injured constable has been identified as...

Flight trials of VSHORADS missile systems successful

New Delhi/Chandipur: The Defence Ministry Friday said three flight trials of a very short-range air defence missile system were conducted successfully from Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. It said the trials were carried out to revalidate the capability of the VSHORADS (Very ShortRange Air...

Bahadur Khurania

Security heightened ahead of spring festivities

Bhubaneswar: As the spring season's festivities approach, an atmosphere of celebration is set to sweep across the state in the coming days. Upcoming festivals include Dola Purnima—March 3, Holi— March 4, Eid-ul-Fitr— March 21, Ram Navami— March 27, and Hanuman Jayanti, along with Maha Vishuba...

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Police verify 18,119 mule accounts, arrest 262

Bhubaneswar: In a massive statewide crackdown on cybercrime, Odisha Police has verified 18,119 mule (benami) bank accounts and arrested 262 accused persons under its ‘Operation Cyber Kavach’ drive. The operation, aimed at dismantling networks facilitating online financial fraud, is being carried out under the direction...

Naveen Patnaik

Women not safe under BJP rule in Odisha, says Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar: BJD president Naveen Patnaik Friday alleged that women were not safe under the BJP rule in Odisha, and said the state government should take proactive steps to ensure their safety. "While the government delivers long speeches on women's safety and law and order, the...

 

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