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Kendrapara: Odisha forest officials Friday arrested 10 fishermen and seized their fishing trawl from Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Kendrapara district for illegal fishing, an official said. The sanctuary, which is witnessing a large congregation of Olive Ridley sea turtles for mating, is shut for fishing...

Hyderabad: Five migrant workers from Odisha were killed and 16 others were injured in a road accident in Telangana’s Suryapet district Friday. The accident took place near Ilapuram in Chivvemla mandal (block) when a private bus carrying the workers rammed into a stationary truck. The...

Bhubaneswar: Noting that the Indian diaspora represents the best of the country and an integral part of the nation, President Droupadi Murmu Friday emphasised their crucial role in achieving the vision of a 'viksit Bharat' by 2047. Addressing the valedictory session of the three-day 18th...

Bhubaneswar: Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday to discuss the development of the American IT firm's biggest campus in India in the state, a statement said. At the meeting, Majhi said the state government would allot land in...

Bhubaneswar: The Jagannath temple in Puri has turned out to be a major tourist destination for members of the Indian diaspora who participated at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention in Bhubaneswar. According to state Tourism Department officials, the 28 tourist destinations identified in...

Bhubaneswar: The rich art, craft, culture and heritage of Odisha were showcased during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention in which Indian diaspora from 24 countries participated. The Odisha Exhibition Hall at the convention centre featured thematic displays centered around Jagannath culture, festivals such as...

Bhubaneswar: BJD chief Naveen Patnaik Friday urged Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to ensure the immediate release of Vishal Das, son of former Odisha minister Naba Das, and several panchayat raj representatives who were allegedly detained by police in the neighbouring state. In a...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attending the three-day 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar. CM Majhi said that PM Modi’s presence in the mega event has made the event more successful and special. “Your gracious...

Bhubaneswar: Vishwaroop Ram, one of the exhibitions at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) conclave 2025 here, has mesmerised the Indian diaspora with its unique presentation of the Ramayana. Titled 'Universal Legacy of Ramayana', the exhibition showcases the epic through traditional and contemporary art forms. The...

Bhubaneswar: Fifty-three-year-old Ravi Kumar Singsetti, the US-based CEO of an international firm, expressed happiness over being shortlisted for the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, which he will receive in his home state Odisha. Ravi Kumar will receive the award from President Droupadi Murmu on the concluding...