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Bhubaneswar: The state government has announced plans to construct a grand temple on the premises of the Ahima shrine at Joranda in Dhenkanal district. The Mahima Temple, also known as ‘Shunya Mandira’, is the principal seat of Mahima Dharma, a spiritual tradition that emphasises simple...

Baghiapada (Boudh): Two youths died after their car was rear-ended by an unidentified vehicle on Khurda-Bolangir National Highway-57 in Boudh district early Tuesday morning, police said. The accident occurred around 4 am near Telibandha in the district when an unknown vehicle hit the car from...

Bhubaneswar: The Cuttack Cyber Crime unit and Economic Offences Wing (EoW) have busted a major sextortion and financial fraud racket involving Rs 88 lakh, in which a 72-year-old retired state government employee was cheated and blackmailed, police said Tuesday. Five accused have been arrested, while...

Bhubaneswar: Under the purview of the Central government’s Railway Policy–2024, a Memorandum of Understanding will be signed by East Coast Railway (ECoR) to construct 96 Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) entirely at its own cost in the state. By implementing such a large number of ROB...

Bhubaneswar: Accountability is the cornerstone of democratic governance, and it is through accountability that legislative assemblies can consistently earn and sustain the trust of the people, Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy said Tuesday. Addressing a thematic discussion titled “Accountability of Legislatures to the People” at the...

Dhenkanal: Heritage enthusiasts under the aegis of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) recently explored the lesser-known yet culturally vibrant Buddhist village of Sarakpatna, located in Bhapur block of Dhenkanal district along the Sapua river. Participants were astonished to find that the Buddhist way of life continues...

Balasore: Fakir Mohan University (FMU), Balasore, is set to host the 39th Eastern Zone Inter-University Youth Festival, 'Utsah 26', organised under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. The five-day national-level cultural extravaganza will be held from January 27 to 31...

Bhubaneswar: A one-day familiarisation training programme on transparency and anti-corruption laws for Odisha Information Service (OIS) probationers 2025 batch was conducted Tuesday at the State Vigilance Academy. Eminent persons, including retired IPS M Akhaya, former DGP Fire Services Satyajit Mohanty, former additional secretary GA and...

Bhubaneswar: The future of the nation depends on how its youth channel their energy towards service, compassion and social responsibility, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati said Tuesday, while addressing the state-level Youth Red Cross (YRC) studycum-training programme at Rama Devi Women’s University here. Young people possess...

Bhubaneswar: The Sisir Saras 2026, which concluded Tuesday, registered a record business worth Rs 30 crore and a footfall of over five lakh people, official sources said. “The remarkable achievement (of Rs 30 crore business) surpasses the previous record, clearly reflecting the growing consumer demand...