Bhubaneswar: Odisha has initiated preliminary discussions with the Centre on a proposal to establish a satellite launch centre in the state, Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra said Monday. Speaking at a National Space Day programme organised at the Odisha Space Applications Centre (ORSAC)...
Tensa: A large cache of arms, ammunition and other Maoist-related materials was recovered from a buried dump in the Silkuta forest under K Balang police station in Sundaragada district Monday. The recovery was made during a joint search operation by Raurkela and Jharkhand police after...
Bhubaneswar: Health & Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling said Monday that Odisha was committed to building a resilient and accessible cancer care ecosystem through increased financial investment, wider screening and decentralised treatment facilities. He was addressing the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry...
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to impose a penalty of Rs 250 per day with a ceiling of Rs 5,000 on officers responsible for delay in providing public services notified under the Odisha Right to Public Services Act, 2012, a minister said Monday. Revenue...
Dhenkanal: A female elephant, aged around 15-20 years, was found dead in a paddy field in Odisha's Dhenkanal district Monday, with a preliminary investigation indicating that it died of electrocution after coming in contact with an electric fence, forest officials said. The incident took place...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday said 95 per cent of grievances received during his public hearing sessions had been resolved, asserting that empathy, compassion and solidarity with people in distress were the basic principles of his government's governance. "Today alone, we received...
Kendujhar/Sundaragada: Brahmani River has reached its warning level following heavy rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system, while the Baitarani has caused the maximum damage in several parts of Odisha, Water Resources Department Chief Engineer Dilip Raut said Monday. Water flow in the Brahmani is being...
Jagatsinghpur: Two farmers died after coming into contact with an electric wire while working in a field in Benukhand village under Jagatsinghpur Sadar police limits Monday. According to reports, two farmers were working in the field when they accidentally came in contact with a live...
Colombo: India declared their first innings at 503 for 9 after Dhruv Jurel struck his century on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka here Monday. Jurel underlined his credentials as a specialist Test batter with a 177-ball 115, his second hundred,...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee Monday released the provisional seat allotment result for Round 1 of Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 for MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can check their Odisha NEET UG Round 1 provisional seat...
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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By Aakar Patel Headline from this week: “Pune Police withdraws conversion law provisions from 2 cases after officials find Act...
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By Dilip Cherian The controversy surrounding Odisha’s next DGP is not really about Sanjeeb Panda or others in the race....
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