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SUNIT MISHRA, OP Bhubaneswar: Speculation is growing that several political leaders in Odisha are quietly exploring the formation of a new regional party. Observers say the state’s current political landscape has prompted renewed thinking about whether space exists for another regional outfit. Looking at the...

Vadodara: Sophie Devine composed unbeaten half-century, complemented by a disciplined bowling effort powered Gujarat Giants to a clinical 45-run victory over UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League Thursday. Returning to form, Devine anchored the innings with a calm 50 not out as Gujarat recovered...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's opposition BJD Thursday resolved to launch a state-wide agitation against the BJP government, accusing it of betraying the state's people after getting their votes. The decision in this regard was taken at a meeting of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC), the apex body...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday said the state government has set a target to provide irrigation facilities to an additional 15 lakh hectares over the next five years and underlined that proper water management was key to the economic development of the...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a fresh order imposing a complete ban on all products containing tobacco or nicotine, following a Supreme Court order, according to a notification. The state government had prohibited the manufacture, storage, sale and distribution of gutkha and panmasala containing...

Bhubaneswar: The state government Thursday signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with international research giants for the implementation of the Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme (OADMP) to promote climate-resilient farming in vulnerable areas. The MoA was signed by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment...

Bhubaneswar: Popular Odia film actors Sabyasachi Mishra and Archita Sahu were blessed with a baby boy Wednesday, bringing cheer to the film fraternity and fans across Odisha. The star couple, who tied the knot in 2021, have welcomed their first child. News of the birth...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday announced a hike in the monthly allowance for 'Grama Rakhis' (village guards) to Rs 2,500 from Rs 1,800, an official said. In addition, the government also directed the 'Grama Rakhis' to report weekly to the police station...

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the 77th Republic Day, the Odisha Police on Thursday hoisted the National Flag on the uninhabited Udabali Island in the Bay of Bengal, a few kilometres off Dhamra Port, and announced a Rs 149 crore plan for strengthening coastal security. Director General...

Puri: A 30-year-old man was arrested in Puri district for allegedly creating a fake social media profile in the name of a woman who rejected his advances and making a post, threatening to blow up the revered Jagannath temple, police said Thursday. Pratik Mishra, a...