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Bhubaneswar: Odisha is among the leading states in mushroom production, contributing nearly 11 per cent to the country’s total output, Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said while addressing the Mushroom Conclave 2026 here Wednesday. “Mushrooms are called super food as...

Bhubaneswar: The Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 is set to commence from May 5, as per the notification issued by the Higher Education department Wednesday. The entrance examination will continue till May 18. For the academic session 2026–27, a total of 58,708 candidates have...

Bhubaneswar: The Civil Supplies Enforcement Squad, in coordination with Laxmisagar police, Wednesday evening busted an illegal LPG storage unit during a raid at Ganesh Bazar in the Jharpada area under Jharpada police limits and seized 108 cylinders. The enforcement drive was led by Khurda Civil...

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen fire safety systems in healthcare institutions, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling Wednesday held a high-level review meeting with all district Collectors via virtual mode at Lok Seva Bhavan here. During the meeting, the minister stressed the urgent...

Kendrapara: Ten marine fishermen were arrested from the sea waters of Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Odisha's Kendrapara district Wednesday for illegally fishing in the turtle congregation zone, a forest officer said. The fishing trawler, used by the fishermen, was also seized by the forest patrolling...

Bhubaneswar: Amid supply constraints of LPG cylinders, the Odisha government has simplified approval processes for early execution of piped natural gas (PNG) distribution projects across cities in the state, officials said. In a move to fast-track the expansion of clean energy infrastructure across urban Odisha,...

Bhubaneswar: The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for eight districts in Odisha. The districts include Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput. Meteorologists said wind speeds could reach 40 to 50 kmph and are expected to continue until Thursday. The department...

Bhubaneswar/Phulbani: Odisha has lost 239 security personnel in the three-decade-long fight against Maoists, but the insurgency is in the final stage with the surrender of five Naxals, including the most-wanted red rebel Sukru alias Kosa Sodi, a senior officer said Wednesday. Additional Director General of...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police have arrested a man from Kolkata in connection with a multi-crore online investment scam in which a businessman from Cuttack was duped of more than Rs 12.33 crore, a senior Crime Branch official said Wednesday. The 36-year-old accused, identified as Rahul...

Bhubaneswar: A total of 122 incidents of disorder involving Hindus, Muslims and Christians were reported in various parts of Odisha during 2025, according to a White Paper tabled in the assembly Wednesday. The home department said 106 Hindu-Muslim and 16 Hindu-Christian disorder incidents were reported...