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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has constituted a new team comprising leaders from different categories to strengthen its base in the state for the panchayat elections to be held next year, a party leader said. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) formed a...

Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Crime and Economic Offences wing here busted a mule account racket operating through companies projected as manpower service and hospitality providers, arresting three persons in connection with a Rs 5-lakh cyber fraud case, officials said Monday. The arrested accused were identified as...

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving road safety and reducing accidents and fatalities caused by illegal parking on highways, the Odisha government signed a MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for the efficient management and maintenance of modern truck terminals being developed along...

Bhubaneswar/Khordha: Skilled hands are the strength of handicrafts; modern tools will provide new success to that strength, said Co-operation, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradip Bal Samanta while launching an advanced tool distribution programme for traditional artisans at Bhakarsahi under Banamalipur in Khordha district, Monday....

Bhubaneswar: Revenue and Disaster Management (R&DM) Minister Suresh Pujari said Monday that the Odisha government will issue letters to other states in a phased manner, seeking comprehensive details of land properties belonging to Lord Jagannath located there, and undertake necessary measures for their restoration. Chairing...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s clean-air journey received major national recognition Monday, with several cities and municipal wards securing top positions in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, highlighting the state’s growing commitment to cleaner air, healthier communities and sustainable urban development. While Raurkela and Kalin ga Nagar emerged...

Rayagada: Five members of a family Monday attempted to commit suicide by consuming pesticide at the grievance cell of the Rayagada district Collector, alleging they had been denied justice in a long-running land dispute and were facing repeated threats and attacks. However, their attempts were...

Sambalpur: A woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband following a heated brawl between the couple in Landimal Gochharamal village under Redhakhol police limits in Sambalpur district, Monday morning. The victim, Ambika Mirdha, 36, died at the scene. Police detained her husband, Charan Mirdha,...

Dhamnagar: About 130 students fell ill after eating the midday meal (MDM) at Jayanagar Sevashram School in Munsipatna village under this NAC in Bhadrak district Monday. A lizard was reportedly found in the meal. The affected students were taken to Dhamnagar CHC in police vehicles,...

Chennai: Ishan Kishan battled humid conditions to construct a monumental 270, reminding the selectors of his red-ball credentials and propelling East Zone to a mammoth 708 on the second day of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone Monday. Kumar Kushagra too struck his sixth...