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Bhuban: A 35-year-old man from Kanakhai village under Balibo panchayat in Bhuban police limits of Dhenkanal district died after allegedly consuming spurious (fake) liquor, according to a complaint filed with police. The deceased, identified as Ramakant Dehuri, reportedly fell ill and collapsed while cutting paddy...

Berhampur: With enforcement agencies stepping up vigil, drug peddlers have resorted to inventive ploys to escape detection. Two persons were arrested Monday while trying to smuggle cannabis in cricket bats in Berhampur. The Berhampur Government Railway Police (GRP), in coordination with the Railway Protection Force...

Champua: A youth was killed in an elephant attack at Uchhabali under the Ukhunda forest section of Champua forest range in Keonjhar district Monday afternoon. The victim was identified as Samarendra Mohanta, 18, son of Manoj Mohanta of Bhandabanka Sahi. According to reports, Samarendra had...

Kendrapara: Forest personnel of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary intercepted two trawlers in the early hours of Monday and arrested 17 fishermen for allegedly fishing illegally inside the “No-Fishing Zone” of the sanctuary. According to Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary Ranger Kapilendra Pradhan, officials also seized two GPS...

Bhubaneswar: In a move to enhance transparency and efficiency in legal processes, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan launched the Notary Automation Portal Monday here at the Convention Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan, with several senior officials and department heads in attendance. Speaking on the occasion, Minister...

Jagatsinghpur: The 11th edition of Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) witnessed more than 30 heritage enthusiasts from across the state exploring the history, architecture and cultural significance of several lesser-known heritage sites located in Nugaon block of the district. The walk not only highlighted Odisha’s rich...

Bhubaneswar: Four persons were arrested Monday after a group clash broke out near the Dianox bar here, Sunday night, over past enmity. The arrested were identified as Duryodhan Barik, 25, Atanu Sabyasachi Biswal, 25, G Litu Pradhan, 27, and Gurudev Mishra, 30, who belongs to...

Bhubaneswar: A total of 1,832 people have lost their lives due to drowning in rivers and sea over the past three years, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly Monday. Responding to a question raised by BJD member Bibhuti Bhusan Balabantaray, the CM said...

Bhubaneswar: Members affiliated to Block Grant (New Aided) Secondary School Teachers and Employees Association Monday took out a rally and staged a dharna at Lower PMG to press for their pending demands, including provision of pension. The association, representing over 6,000 teachers and employees who...

Bhubaneswar: The 18th State-level Kalinga Herbal Fair, 2025, will begin December 10 at Unit-III IDCO Exhibition Ground here and continue till December 16. The fair will be inaugurated by Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, who will attend the event as the...