Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday sought "constructive suggestions" from Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik to resolve the long-pending inter-state boundary dispute over the Kotia group of villages, while criticising the veteran leader for approaching the issue from a "political standpoint". In a...
Bhubaneswar: The state government Monday warned of legal action against those spreading false or speculative cyclone forecasts, cautioning that unverified warnings could trigger public panic, disrupt economic activities and hamper disaster preparedness. In an advisory, the Office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) expressed concern...
Wellington: India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the third T20 International Tuesday. For the hosts, Matthew Fisher, Kyle Jamieson and Adam Milne come in for Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson and Nathan Smith. India, who lead the...
Bhubaneswar: Heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds, lashed parts of Odisha Tuesday as very severe cyclonic storm Arnab moved towards the east coast, with landfall expected along the Andhra Pradesh shore within the next 24 hours, the IMD said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued...
Bhubaneswar: All government, government-aided, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and privately managed schools in Khordha and Kataka district will remain closed from 1 pm Tuesday to October 28 in view of the severe weather conditions triggered by Cyclone Arnab, according to an official order. The District...
Pottangi: Tensions between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh over the disputed Kotia panchayat in Koraput district have intensified as the Andhra government deployed police personnel and established a police outpost within 24 hours of Odisha setting up police camps at three locations along the border. According...
Debagada: Residents of Chepilipali panchayat in Tileibani block of Debagada district have opposed a proposed nuclear power project in the area, warning of a mass agitation if the government does not reconsider the plan. A delegation led by Chepilipali sarpanch Chandanlal Sabar, along with ward...
Baripada: A group of women here in Mayurbhanj district has embarked on a journey towards financial independence by producing pure edible oil from locally sourced seeds. Their initiative has not only strengthened their livelihoods but also created a market for agricultural produce grown by local...
Baragada: Sushil Meher, who played Kansa in last year’s Baragada Dhanu Yatra, has sought a one-year break from the role, paving the way for a new actor in the 2027 edition of the famous festival. Meher, a resident of Chichinda village in Bheden block of...
Baripada: Police rescued a four and a half year-old girl who went missing while playing outside her home here in Mayurbhanj district, and detained a suspect from West Bengal following an overnight search aided by CCTV footage, police said Monday. Baripada Sadar Sub-Divisional Police Officer...
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