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Kendrapara: Much to ornithologists' delight, migratory winged species are arriving in batches from the Himalayan region to Odisha's wetland sites in Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district. The marshy and swampy wetland spots in Bhitarkanika have again emerged as a congenial and human-interference-free winter habitat...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance department has detected several assets, including Rs 75 lakh cash, three buildings, a flat, and four high-value plots from the possession of an additional tahasildar, an officer said. Acting on the allegation of possession of disproportionate assets (DA) to the known sources...

Bhubaneswar: Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) launched a host of facilities, such as North-East Panorama — 10 new state-of-the-art enclosures to showcase the rich wildlife diversity of northeast India — and a horticulture wing, on the occasion of its 66th foundation day in Bhubaneswar Monday. While...

Angul: The Angul Forest Division has planned to develop the Derjang reservoir near this town into a tourism hub with funding from the District Mineral Foundation (DMF), officials said. Located about 6 kilometres from Angul town, the Rs 5 crore project will offer facilities such...

Paralakhemundi: Tension prevailed briefly in Paralakhemundi town Monday following a dispute between two groups over alleged religious preaching using loudspeakers, police said. According to police, a group of Christian preachers were conducting religious preaching using loudspeakers near Gola Sahi area when members of the Vishwa...

Bhubaneswar: Strongly opposing the proposed implementation of the green sticker system and strict enforcement of pollution certificates for vehicles, members of Ama Janata Adhikar met Transport department Principal Secretary Usha Padhee at Kharavela Bhawan Monday, demanding immediate withdrawal of the decision. The organisation warned that...

Digapahandi: Minister for Mines, Steel, Commerce and Transport Bibhuti Bhusan Jena Sunday cracked down on three tractors allegedly engaged in illegal sand transportation near Maulabhanja village under Sanakhemundi block in Ganjam district and handed them over to Digapahandi police for investigation. The incident has become...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s vibrant tableau will roll down Kartavya Path during the Republic Day Parade 2026, showcasing the state’s remarkable contribution to building an Atmanirbhar Bharat — from agriculture to advanced semiconductor technology. Based on the theme “Mantra of Prosperity: Atmanirbhar Bharat,” the tableau will narrate...

Kotpad: The Excise Department Sunday night busted a fake Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) manufacturing unit here in Koraput district, seizing spurious liquor and packaging materials worth over 20 lakh, officials said. The raid was carried out at an isolated house along Jail Road in the...

Puri: Odisha government Monday said that the decision to keep the Shree Jagannath temple in Puri open after midnight on the occasion of the English New Year was a conscious one, taken keeping in view the huge rush of devotees. The temple authorities have resolved...