Tihidi: Tension prevailed after a motorcyclist was run over by a train at Sahapur level crossing on Bhadrak– Dhamra railway line in Bhadrak district Sunday, even as the victim’s family alleged that the level-crossing gate had been left open when the train passed. The deceased...
Bhubaneswar: Bakul Foundation Sunday organised the third edition of the Children's Storytelling Festival at the Bakul Library, showcasing the remarkable storytelling talents of children from across the city. The event followed the Bakul Storytelling Festival held May 24, where children formed the audience while renowned...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday indicated that the government may order an investigation into allegations that reports of two judicial commissions went missing from the CMO during the previous BJD regime. If such allegations are received, the government will conduct an investigation,...
Berhampur: Two persons were arrested for allegedly possessing leopard skins and explosive items in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said Sunday. The accused, identified as Kesab Jamadar (34) of Gajapati district and Bira Jamadar (45) of Ganjam district, were arrested during a raid in Upper Burutal...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday laid the foundation stones for the construction of 204 Godabarisha Mishra Model Primary Schools across the state under a new education initiative. Addressing a function near Jatni in Khurda district, Majhi said primary education forms the foundation...
Balasore: A man and his minor daughter were killed after their motorcycle was hit by a truck in Odisha's Balasore district, police said Sunday. The deceased have been identified as Manoj Das (35) and his daughter Saishriti (7), residents of Rahania village within Bhandaripokhari police...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha crime branch has initiated a probe into allegations that a senior IPS officer had illegally engaged a GRP constable, who was lynched last month, for household work, officials said Sunday. The investigation has been assigned to Additional Director General of Police (Railway and...
New Delhi: First Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is a more dangerous player than even World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and the most improved chess player in the world, according to Arjuna awardee Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay. Praggnanandhaa's historic triumph at...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance Sunday arrested a government engineer, a day after unearthing assets worth crores of rupees, including more than Rs 2 crore in cash, five multi-storey buildings, 14 high-value plots, 500 gm of gold jewellery and deposits worth over Rs 45 lakh. Baikuntha Nath...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has launched an initiative to equip female students with advanced skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. As part of the initiative, the Higher Education Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Edunet Foundation to implement the AI Careers...
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By Aakar Patel Friend Ram Madhav has written a fine piece on Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaching an important milestone....
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By Dilip Cherian The Centre’s decision to significantly expand the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a lot more than a routine...
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