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Bhubaneswar: Renowned academician Biswamohan Misra died at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, his family said Wednesday. He was 91. Misra, who had been suffering from age-related ailments for some time, breathed his last Tuesday night. He is survived by his wife, Sarajubala Misra, son and...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday dismissed a doctor from government service after he was convicted in a corruption case. In a statement, the CMO said that, continuing the state government's tough stand against corruption, the chief minister has dismissed Dr Patitapaban Barik,...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday decided to amend key policies to boost the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors. It also made a provision of Rs 12,458 crore for an irrigation project. The cabinet of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved a total of 10 proposals...

MANOJ KUMAR JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: Tension flared again in the Balianta area after a 45-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths in Suddhasa Rangi village under the jurisdiction of Balianta police station. Following the incident, villagers gheraoed the police station Wednesday, demanding...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday directed authorities to develop Puri's seashore as a "spiritual beach" and conduct the "Mahodadhi Aarti" in a grand manner daily. Majhi issued these directions while chairing a high-level meeting on the overall development, protection and promotion of...

Bhabanipatana: An eight-month pregnant woman was allegedly raped by a pastor under the pretext of conducting a prayer for her recovery from illness here in Kalahandi district, police said Wednesday. The survivor filed a written complaint with police, leading to a case (335/26) being lodged...

New Delhi: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra Wednesday welcomed the government's decision to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), saying the panel would provide an "appropriate forum" for a detailed examination of the proposed legislation...

Puri: The authorities of Shree Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri Wednesday urged the district collector of Jaipur in Rajasthan to stop the proposed celebration of Rath Yatra August 16, which is allegedly being conducted in a manner that deviates from the established traditions and scriptural...

Thuamul Rampur: The death of a migrant labourer from Kalahandi's Thuamul Rampur block has once again highlighted the risks faced by workers who migrate in search of livelihood. Shiba Majhi (35) of Bhatifas village under Padepadar panchayat died while working in Hyderabad, leaving behind his...

Kataka: A woman was allegedly raped by a group of men in Odisha's Kataka district when she was out with her friend on a drive, police said Wednesday. The incident happened in the Nischintakoili police station area Tuesday night, they said. The woman was out...