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Malkangiri: Normal life was affected in Malkangiri district Wednesday due to a 12-hour bandh called by the Congress over various issues, including those pertaining to paddy procurement and LPG supply constraint. Commercial establishments, educational institutions and many offices remained closed due to the bandh, which...

Kendrapara: Odisha’s pride, the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, known as the world’s largest rookery of the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles, is witnessing an unusual delay in its annual mass nesting, raising concern among wildlife lovers and conservationists. So far, there have been no signs of...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has created direct market linkages to support farmers by eliminating middlemen. Under the initiative, tomatoes are being procured through self-help groups (SHGs) and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) from Ganjam, Cuttack, Angul, Jharsuguda and Jagatsinghpur districts. As...

MANOJ KUMAR JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: A 55-year-old auto driver from Apuja village in Cuttack’s Niali area is no ordinary man. His dedication and selfless service stand as a shining example of how one individual can bring hope to people in times of need. Pravat Kumar...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is among the leading states in mushroom production, contributing nearly 11 per cent to the country’s total output, Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said while addressing the Mushroom Conclave 2026 here Wednesday. “Mushrooms are called super food as...

Bhubaneswar: The Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 is set to commence from May 5, as per the notification issued by the Higher Education department Wednesday. The entrance examination will continue till May 18. For the academic session 2026–27, a total of 58,708 candidates have...

Bhubaneswar: The Civil Supplies Enforcement Squad, in coordination with Laxmisagar police, Wednesday evening busted an illegal LPG storage unit during a raid at Ganesh Bazar in the Jharpada area under Jharpada police limits and seized 108 cylinders. The enforcement drive was led by Khurda Civil...

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen fire safety systems in healthcare institutions, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling Wednesday held a high-level review meeting with all district Collectors via virtual mode at Lok Seva Bhavan here. During the meeting, the minister stressed the urgent...

Kendrapara: Ten marine fishermen were arrested from the sea waters of Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Odisha's Kendrapara district Wednesday for illegally fishing in the turtle congregation zone, a forest officer said. The fishing trawler, used by the fishermen, was also seized by the forest patrolling...

Bhubaneswar: Amid supply constraints of LPG cylinders, the Odisha government has simplified approval processes for early execution of piped natural gas (PNG) distribution projects across cities in the state, officials said. In a move to fast-track the expansion of clean energy infrastructure across urban Odisha,...