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Kendrapada: The current flooding by the Kha Rasrota and Kani rivers is disrupting farming and livelihoods across 10 panchayats in Aali block, with environmentalist and bird expert Pramod Kumar Dhal urging the central and state governments to build about 26.5 km of embankments to protect...

Digapahandi: Bada khemundi royal scion Mohan Prasad Deo, the fourth son of the erstwhile ruler Raja Ram chandra Deo, died at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar Wednesday. He was 75. Deo’s death cast a pall of gloom over Digapahandi and Brahmapur, where he was widely...

Anandapur/Bancho: Two people were killed in separate lightning strikes in Anandapur block of Kendujhar district Wednesday, leaving their families and villagers in mourning. The deceased were identified as Sabita Barik, 50, of Matha sahi in Kantipal village, and Lipu Sahu, 19, of Pandasahi in Padmapur...

Sundargada: The Delhi Odia Students Association (DOSA) organised a Nuakhai celebration at the Gandhi Bha van Hall on the North Campus of Delhi University Tuesday, showcasing Odisha’s rich culture, history and contemporary thoughts. Nuakhai is traditionally observed by seeking the blessings of elders before partaking...

RABINARAYAN JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: The Capital city is bustling with activity during the festive season. Crowds gather in large numbers every evening to visit puja pandals, with people from different parts of the state flocking to the Badagada area to see the towering idols installed...

Bhubaneswar: Cybercriminals are repeatedly changing their modus operandi, posing a fresh challenge to police. Whenever police alert people about one type of fraud, the criminals adopt a new tactic to dupe them. The latest concern in cybercrime is the so-called ‘Boss Scam’, in which cybercriminals...

Bhubaneswar: The 10th edition of the India International Down Syndrome Conference (IIDSC) will be held from September 17 to 20, bringing together families, medical professionals, educators, experts, self-advocates and organisations from across India and beyond. Organised by the Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI), the...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rich architectural and craft heritage can serve as a strong foundation for contemporary and globally competitive design, Rareform Studio Co-Founder Prashant Dwibedi said at a conclave while speaking on the future of the state’s design culture Wednesday. City-based Rareform Studio, recently recognised as...

AJIT KUMAR MOHANTY, OP Puri: Illegal parking and encroachment are narrowing Grand Road in Puri, disrupting traffic along the important thoroughfare. Motorcycles, autorickshaws and buses are being parked indiscriminately on both sides of the road from the Srimandir to the Gundicha Temple, causing traffic congestion....

Bhubaneswar: Scientists from the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) sensitised farmers in Kataka district on scientific methods of fish production, efficient resource use and diversification of aquaculture, an official statement said. The awareness-cum-input support programme was organised at Nakhara village under the Scheduled Caste...