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Bhubaneswar: Around 15 Maoists are active in the areas along the borders of Kandhamal, Kalahandi and Rayagada districts in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the state Assembly Monday. As per the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme of the central government, at present, only...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has so far deported 75 out of the 77 Bangladeshi infiltrators, who were identified in different parts of the state between June 2024 and February 2026, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Monday. In a written reply to a question from...

Bhubaneswar: Proceedings in the Odisha Assembly were disrupted for the fifth consecutive day Monday as the Opposition BJD and Congress demanded the resignation of Health minister Mukesh Mahaling over the death of 12 patients in the fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack...

Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the schedule for the IPL Fan Parks 2026 during the first three weekends, coinciding with the start of the Indian Premier League 2026. Building on its dedication to expanding the IPL experience beyond...

Bhubaneswar: The opposition BJD has said the party is ready for a legal battle to ensure that its six MLAs, who have been suspended for allegedly voting in favour of the BJP in the recent Rajya Sabha polls, are disqualified from the Odisha Assembly. Addressing...

Baripada/Karanjia: Police in Mayurbhanj district have cracked the murder of a Class VIII girl whose body was recovered from plastic sacks Saturday and arrested her former tuition teacher, who reportedly confessed to the crime. The accused was identified as Trilochan Mahakud, a data entry operator...

Kendrapara: In encouraging news for environmentalists and bird enthusiasts, presence of eight species of kingfishers has been recorded in Bhitarkanika National Park, making it a significant habitat for the bird group. India is home to 12 species of kingfishers, of which eight are found in...

Bhubaneswar: The First RAFT All India Open and Age Group Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 was organised by the Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar Heritage in association with RAIE Foundation Trust (RAFT) at Royal College Sunday. The tournament was inaugurated by Rotarian Bishnu Mohan Mohanty, Chairman of...

Jajpur/Bari: Police have arrested a man from Jajpur district for allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl in the Sangam Vihar area of South Delhi. The accused, identified as Bijay Jena of Kekarada village under Balibili panchayat of Ramachandrapur police limits, was apprehended by Sangam Vihar police...

Jaleswar: Security has been intensified along the Odisha–West Bengal border in Balasore district to ensure the peaceful conduct of the upcoming Assembly elections in neighbouring West Bengal. Odisha Police has set up a special checkpoint near the Laxmannath toll plaza on National Highway 60, close...