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Mumbai: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to field against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an Indian Premier League match in Mumbai Sunday. MI made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande in place of AM...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday expressed deep grief over the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle and said, "her timeless voice was not just music, it was an emotion that defined generations". Bhosle died at the age of 92 at a private...

Berhampur: A headmaster in charge of a state government-run upper primary school in Odisha's Ganjam district has been suspended for negligence in duty and alleged involvement in financial irregularities, officials said Sunday. The district administration Friday suspended the in-charge headmaster of Upper Primary School, Landajuali...

Puri: Raising concern over what they termed ISKCON's "deliberate deviations" from traditional practices, the authorities of the Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of it, and legal recourse is being considered. At a meeting of the 'Aikya Sthapana...

Rayagada: A road construction initiative by Vedanta Aluminium Ltd for the Sijimali bauxite mine in Kashipur block, in the presence of a large contingent of police and administrative officials, has flared up tension and kicked up a row in the area. The move led to...

Joda: Mineral-rich Keonjhar district continues to lack development in mining-affected areas despite the availability of substantial funds under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). The DMF was created to support the development of communities affected by mining activities, with a focus on improving infrastructure and basic...

Berhampur: Alleged negligence on the part of cooperative and civil supply officials has left more than 3,000 genuine farmers in Ganjam district deprived of selling their paddy during the current procurement season. According to reports, around 1.56 lakh farmers had registered for paddy procurement in...

Daringbadi: Inadequate midday meal (MDM) left dozens of students without food Saturday at Daberi Sevashram in Daringbadi block of Kandhamal district, triggering protests by villagers and parents. Of 157 enrolled girls, 35 did not receive lunch after insufficient quantities were cooked, according to local officials...

Sailesh Sarawgi is the owner of Odissi Jewellery, a prominent jewellery establishment recognised for its exquisite craftsmanship and diverse collections. Under his leadership, the store has become a trusted destination for those seeking high-quality gold, diamond, and silver jewellery. Based in Jharsuguda, he is dedicated...

Paralakhemundi: A 24-year-old woman was found dead in her house in Khanjasahi Nuabasti area of Paralakhemundi town Saturday, with police suspecting self-immolation. The deceased has been identified as Subhra Samal, daughter of Bishnucharan Samal. According to reports, smoke was seen emanating from an upper-floor room...