Phulbani: An issueless couple died after consuming herbal medicine obtained from a traditional healer (quack) in Kandhamal district in the hope of having a child, police said. The deceased were identified as Kahnu Kahnar, 40, and his wife Lalita Kahanr, 35, residents of Nedipanga village...
Banai/Baliapal/Chandbali/Kalimela/Dhenkikote: Eight people, including six minors, reportedly died of snakebites in separate incidents across the state over the past 24 hours amid heavy monsoon rains and flooding, officials said Tuesday. Four deaths were reported in Sundaragada district. Siblings Samir Haro, 11, and Sairan Haro, eight,...
Bhubaneswar: The Opposition BJD Tuesday strongly opposed the proposed move by the BJP government to lease out Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) to a private entity, terming the proposed privatisation an “attack on Odia Asmita” and warning of an agitation if the decision is not...
Bhubaneswar: The 19th UMI conference will provide Odisha with an opportunity to showcase its transformation in urban mobility, including modern public transport systems, transport electrification, non-motorised transport initiatives, smart urban infrastructure and sustainable multimodal connectivity, said Housing and Urban Development department Additional Chief Secretary Usha...
Bhubaneswar: The state government Tuesday said the investigation into alleged irregularities of around Rs 12 crore in the purchase and customisation of 51 Mahindra Thar vehicles by the Forest department will be conducted with complete transparency and impartiality, assuring that strong action will follow if...
Jajpur: BJP Jajpur MP Rabindra Narayan Behera has demanded a high-level Crime Branch inquiry into a minor girl from the district who has been missing for six years. Behera Monday met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and submitted a written petition urging a CID-Crime Branch...
Bhubaneswar: The INDIA bloc Tuesday held a massive demonstration here demanding rollback of the MMDR Amendment Act, describing it as "anti-Odisha" and "anti-tribal." The agitation was part of the statewide call given by the INDIA bloc to observe August 25 as a "Resistance Day" to...
Rourkela: A major fire broke out at a paint manufacturing unit in the Kalunga Industrial Area near Rourkela in Sundaragada district Tuesday, damaging a large quantity of materials and other property. The blaze reportedly started inside the factory and quickly spread through the premises, sending...
Colombo: Sri Lanka reached 265 for eight when rain stopped play to force an early stumps on the third day of the second and final Test against India here Tuesday. The home team trailed India's massive first-innings total of 503 for nine declared by 238...
Bhubaneswar: Four people narrowly escaped after a truck allegedly lost control and rammed into a car near Pahala in Bhubaneswar Tuesday, dragging the vehicle for about 100 meters. The impact severely damaged one side of the car, while all four occupants escaped without serious injuries....
Two crucial developments – one in Maharashtra and the other in Gujarat – in quick succession show two opposing sides...
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The BJP and the Congress seem to believe that they are going to reap rich political dividends through their conflicting...
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What was considered India’s demographic dividend is beginning to appear less like an opportunity and more like a warning signal....
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