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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will launch a 'Zero Fatality Fortnight' from November 16-30, conducting a special state-wide drive against traffic violators to eliminate road accident deaths through coordinated enforcement and public engagement. The initiative, led by the Commerce and Transport Department, will be implemented in close...

Bhubaneswar: Union Science & Technology Minister Jitendra Singh stated Thursday that the health of India's population in 2047, when the nation marks its centenary of independence, will be fundamental to achieving the Viksit Bharat vision. Singh said this while inaugurating the two-day national conclave on 'Longitudinal...

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder Shardul Thakur was Thursday traded to Mumbai Indians for Rs two crore ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League. "The Mumbai based all-rounder was picked up by the Lucknow Super Giants for INR 2 crore as an injury replacement...

Bhubaneswar/Nuapada: The counting of votes for the Nuapada bypoll will start at 8 am  November 14 under a three-tier security arrangement, an official said Thursday. District Election Officer (DEO) cum-Nuapada Collector Madhusudan Dash said the counting will commence with postal ballots at 8 am, followed...

Cuttack: At least eight people remained stranded for nearly two hours on a mechanical swing that suddenly malfunctioned while in motion at a height of about 30 feet above the ground at the Bali Jatra here, police said. The incident took place around 11 pm...

Koraput: In a bold and provocative move, Andhra Pradesh has intensified its activities deep inside Odisha’s Kotia panchayat, raising serious concerns over territorial intrusion and political manipulation. Under the guise of welfare and cultural programmes, Andhra officials are systematically trying to influence the sentiments of...

Bhawanipatna: Once a civil engineer earning a handsome salary at a private firm in Pune, Manmath Sahu’s life took a different turn during the Covid-19 lockdown. Returning to his native village in Kalahandi district, he found a new calling in integrated farming, a decision that...

Bargarh: Eight women from England visited the Sambalpuri Bastralaya in Bargarh Wednesday to explore the rich heritage of traditional handloom weaving. The visitors toured the dyeing unit, observing the intricate yarn-colouring techniques and watched the weaving of the “Vande Mataram” design fabric. During the visit,...

Keonjhar: In a shocking incident in Sirispala village under the Town police station Wednesday, a 30-year-old man allegedly killed his 60-year-old father over a trivial dispute. The deceased has been identified as Taranisen Naik, police said. The accused, Trinath Naik, has been arrested and charged...

Keonjhar: A makhna (tuskless male) elephant, apparently injured in a fight with other elephants, was treated by a veterinary team Tuesday in the Telkoi forest range area of the Keonjhar forest division, officials said. According to Forest Department sources, a 10-member team was formed to...