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Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services department hosted a heritage marathon in Ekamra Kshetra Sunday morning, drawing enthusiastic participation from citizens. The marathon flagged off at 5:30 am from Mukteswar Temple. The route offered runners a glimpse...

Bhubaneswar: The Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik, Sunday participated in the self-enumeration process of the Digital Census commenced here April 1. He also urged the citizens to cooperate in the campaign of Census 2027 to ensure a bright future for the state. “Today, I...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has strongly criticised the state government over the current condition of the education system, alleging mismanagement and lack of preparedness at the start of the new academic year. According to the party, several schools across the state are yet...

Bhubaneswar: A habitual offender was arrested in the City for allegedly duping and robbing commuters by offering them lifts on his motorcycle, police said Sunday. The accused has been identified as Sarat Maharana (46) of Itamati in Nayagarh district. Police said the complainant, Bilasini Behera...

MANOJ KUMAR JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: In a significant step aimed at curbing pollution and reducing dependence on imported crude oil, the Union govt has rolled out E20 fuel—a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol—across the country from April 1, 2026. Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports suggest...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: In a sweeping move, the state government Sunday banned open sale and refilling of 5kg LPG cylinders, while making e-KYC mandatory for any LPG refills. The decision comes amid concerns over supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis and a...

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs in their IPL match here Sunday. Sent in to bat, Devdutt Padikkal slammed a 29-ball 50, while opener Philip Salt made a 30-ball 46 to provide the platform. Skipper Rajat Patidar (48 off 19...

Bhubaneswar: The BJD and Congress Sunday demanded provision of reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) students on the basis of their population ratio in Odisha and not just 11.25 per cent as announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The CM Saturday announced...

Bengaluru: Devdutt Padikkal and Tim David hit a strong fifties as Royal Challengers Bengaluru rode on a superlative top-order show to post the highest total of this IPL season, a mammoth 250 for 3 against Chennai Super Kings here Sunday. Sent in to bat, Padikkal...

Sonepur: The Odisha Police Sunday arrested two persons and seized 3,750 cough syrup bottles worth around Rs 20 lakh from their possession in Sonepur district, officials said. Acting on a tip-off, a police team intercepted a van in Sonepur town and seized the cough syrup...