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Cuttack: At least eight people remained stranded for nearly two hours on a mechanical swing that suddenly malfunctioned while in motion at a height of about 30 feet above the ground at the Bali Jatra here, police said. The incident took place around 11 pm...

Koraput: In a bold and provocative move, Andhra Pradesh has intensified its activities deep inside Odisha’s Kotia panchayat, raising serious concerns over territorial intrusion and political manipulation. Under the guise of welfare and cultural programmes, Andhra officials are systematically trying to influence the sentiments of...

Bhawanipatna: Once a civil engineer earning a handsome salary at a private firm in Pune, Manmath Sahu’s life took a different turn during the Covid-19 lockdown. Returning to his native village in Kalahandi district, he found a new calling in integrated farming, a decision that...

Bargarh: Eight women from England visited the Sambalpuri Bastralaya in Bargarh Wednesday to explore the rich heritage of traditional handloom weaving. The visitors toured the dyeing unit, observing the intricate yarn-colouring techniques and watched the weaving of the “Vande Mataram” design fabric. During the visit,...

Keonjhar: In a shocking incident in Sirispala village under the Town police station Wednesday, a 30-year-old man allegedly killed his 60-year-old father over a trivial dispute. The deceased has been identified as Taranisen Naik, police said. The accused, Trinath Naik, has been arrested and charged...

Keonjhar: A makhna (tuskless male) elephant, apparently injured in a fight with other elephants, was treated by a veterinary team Tuesday in the Telkoi forest range area of the Keonjhar forest division, officials said. According to Forest Department sources, a 10-member team was formed to...

Kundura: Two women died and 16 others were affected after diarrhoea spread its tentacles at Kenduguda under this block in Koraput district, health officials said Wednesday. The deceased were identified as Phulmati Ghasarlia, 35, and Hiradevi Ghasarlia, 51. A medical team from Kundura block visited...

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court Wednesday cancelled the Main Written Examination held July 13, 2025, for recruitment to Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts under Advertisement No. 02/2024. In a notification issued by the court’s examination wing, it was stated that the decision was taken after...

Bhubaneswar: In a powerful endorsement of Odisha’s pioneering efforts in promoting sustainable agriculture, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan praised state’s leadership in both preserving agricultural heritage and boosting millet production. Speaking at the international symposium on Shree Anna (Millets) and Women Farmers 2025 recently,...

RESHMI YADAV, OP Bhubaneswar: Odia cinema has come a long way, and there's a need to preserve this cultural heritage, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Wednesday. He said this while gracing the opening ceremony of the 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop India (FPRWI)...