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Bhubaneswar: Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Wednesday criticised the manner in which the Odisha government marked the 125th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Rama Devi, even as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Speaker Surama Padhy and other leaders paid floral tributes at her statue on...

Raipur: Flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya and star batter Shubman Gill Wednesday returned to the Indian T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa after recovering from their respective injuries. Gill, who missed a major part of the Test series and the ODIs against...

Bhubaneswar: Food, Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra Wednesday said the state government has streamlined the paddy procurement system in Odisha to make it clean and transparent, ensuring timely purchase at government-fixed price, swift payment of farmers’ dues and prompt resolution of farmers’...

Raipur: Star batter Virat Kohli scored his 53rd ODI hundred, and Ruturaj Gaikwad notched his maiden ton in the format as India posted a strong 358 for five against South Africa in the second one-dayer here Wednesday. Kohli (102, 93 balls) and Gaikwad (105, 83b)...

Bhubaneswar: The class 12 theory examination conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) of Odisha will be held from February 18 to March 21. Announcing the detailed schedule for the Higher Secondary Examination 2026 here Wednesday, CHSE Chairman Mrunal Kanti Das said the...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has completed e-KYC (know your customer) verification of 3.12 crore out of 3.26 crore PDS beneficiaries (96 per cent) so far, a minister informed the assembly Wednesday. In a written statement to the House, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna...

Bhubaneswar: Outstanding electricity dues totalling Rs 6,957.57 crore remain unpaid by industrial, commercial and domestic consumers across Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo told the Assembly Wednesday. Singh Deo, who is in charge of the Energy Department, gave the information in a written reply...

Baripada: Mayurbhanj district, known for its natural beauty, is home to several scenic locations that remain largely ignored by the Tourism Department. One such spot is Tunki Waterfall in Khunta block, which continues to attract visitors despite lacking formal recognition as a tourist destination. Situated...

Koraput: Tension continues to simmer in the disputed Kotia region as villagers of Matalamba have raised serious allegations against the Odisha government, claiming, while the infrastructure projects, such as road construction, are being highlighted by the government, the actual livelihood concerns of the people remain...

Dharmashala/Chadheidhara: Tension flared in Jajpur district Tuesday morning after a 17-year-old college student was run over and killed by a black stone-laden Hyva truck near Kurikana–Dankari under the Jenapur police limits. The victim, Sanjib Nayak, 17, son of Shatrughna Nayak of Ramperu village, was on...