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Bhubaneswar/Balangir: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Saturday accused the previous BJD government in Odisha of working for land, sand, coal and mining mafias instead of the people, alleging that thousands of poor families were deprived of pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)....

Thuamul Rampur: Hundreds of villagers from Badaba Phala village in Odisha’s Kalahandi district have accused officials and other functionaries of large-scale corruption in the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), alleging that fake muster rolls and bills were used to...

Puri: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Saturday suspended Dillip Kumar Nayak, a party member from Nimapada Assembly constituency in Puri district, with immediate effect over his alleged involvement in fraudulent activities. In its suspension order, the regional party described Nayak’s alleged conduct as anti-party activities...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday said his government remains committed to ensuring quality education, safety and holistic development of every child in the state. In a message on Children's Day, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, Majhi said children are...

Koraput: Five armed miscreants allegedly held a family hostage for nearly four hours and decamped with Rs 25 lakh in cash and more than 400 grams of gold ornaments from a house in Jeypore town of Odisha’s Koraput district Friday night. The robbery took place...

Bhubaneswar: A court in Odisha's Kendrapada district initiated attachment proceedings against a Rural Development Department office over its failure to pay Rs 1.37 crore, including interest, to a contractor. A special team carried out the attachment at the department's office in Shyamagudia, on the outskirts...

Wellington: Pacer Gurnoor Brar was on Saturday added to India's Test squad for the two games against New Zealand, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav was released, with the visitors expecting seamer-friendly pitches for the series beginning November 19. "The Men's Selection Committee has added Gurnoor Brar...

By RISHABH PAREKH, OP Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Sevens 2026, scheduled for November 14 and 15 at Kalinga Stadium here, Suryabanshi Suraj, Sports Minister, Government of Odisha, unveiled the official tournament trophy Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Suraj said, “Odisha is...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to provide a major platform for its skilled youth to showcase their talent, with the Odisha Skills Competition 2026-27 scheduled to be held across the state in three phases, beginning November 28. The competition will bring together aspiring candidates from all...

By ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: Childhood, once synonymous with carefree play, outdoor adventures and innocent curiosity, is increasingly turning into a race against academic deadlines, parental expectations and digital distractions. Packed schedules, examination pressure and shrinking playgrounds are leaving children with little time to simply...