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Raurkela: A major tourism push at Vedvyas and Khandadhar could turn Sundaragada into a stronger tourism hub, with improved infrastructure at the two destinations expected to draw more visitors, create jobs and stimulate the local economy, tourism stakeholders said. Vedvyas and Khandadhar are among the...

Pottangi: A google search describing dhemsa as a traditional dance of Andhra Pradesh has triggered resentment in Koraput district, with tribal groups and political leaders alleging that the region’s cultural identity is being misrepresented. Dhemsa, widely performed by tribal communities across the undivided Koraput region...

PRABHATA KUMAR PANIGRAHI, OP Khordha: Several tourist and heritage sites in Khordha district are facing neglect, with poor infrastructure and lack of basic amenities discouraging visitors. Despite being accorded tourism status, many of these destinations continue to await development. Barunei Hill, a mute witness to...

TRINATH MOHANTY, OP Bhubaneswar: Special Task Force (STF), which is investigating the alleged trafficking of five baby orangutans rescued from a forested area in Baleshwar district, suspects that more than 16 agents were involved in the racket, indicating that the network extended beyond Dighabased Grand...

KARTIK SAHU, OP Kataka: Public interest litigation (PIL) cannot be filed to serve personal interests, the Orissa High Court ruled Monday, dismissing a petition and imposing an exemplary fine of Rs 50,000 on the petitioner for abusing the judicial process. A division bench comprising Chief...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: Turning his bicycle into a vehicle for environmental awareness, climate activist and cyclist Bapi Gochhayat embarked on a 180- km bicycle ride from Paradip to Puri to promote cleanliness, responsible waste management and environmental protection. The three-day awareness ride began from...

Bhubaneswar: Skywatchers in Bhubaneswar and several parts of Odisha were treated to a spectacular celestial sight Monday evening as the bright planet Venus appeared alongside the Moon near the horizon, creating a striking visual spectacle. The astronomical event involved a lunar occultation of Venus, in...

Bhubaneswar: The Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO) will organise the 7th Odisha Tourism Conclave 2026 at Hotel Swosti Premium in Bhubaneswar October 23. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida will inaugurate the conclave, while Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati will grace the valedictory ceremony. The...

Bhubaneswar: The 24th Annual Convocation of NIT Rourkela was held recently, with Metallurgical and Materials Engineering student Manas Nayak receiving the ‘Dr Bansidhar Panda Gold Medal’ for 2026. NITI Aayog Member Abhay Karandikar attended the convocation as the chief guest. Congratulating Nayak on the achievement,...

Sambalpur: A fire broke out at a Ganesh Puja pandal in Odisha's Sambalpur city Monday evening, police said. There were no reports of any injury or fatality due to the blaze, an officer said. The incident took place around 8.20 pm after the main puja...