Kuchinda: The SDJM court in Sambalpur district Wednesday finally acquitted three persons nearly 20 years after they were booked for stealing gutkha and cigarettes worth Rs 52 from a betel shop. The theft took place at a betel shop owned by the late Prafulla Sahu...
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-interrupted IPL match to keep their playoff hopes alive Wednesday. Sent in to bat, MI, who are already eliminated from playoff race, struggled their way to a modest 147 for 8. MI slipped...
Bhubaneswar: Over 11 years after a businessman was murdered, dismembered, and his body parts dumped at different locations in Bhubaneswar, a court Wednesday sentenced three men to life imprisonment. A severed human head was recovered from the banks of the Daya River near Nathpur village...
Bhubaneswar: In a push to the state's Blue Economy initiatives, the Odisha government Wednesday approved a proposal for the enactment of a new legislation to establish a robust, modern, and inclusive legal framework for the growth of the marine fisheries sector. The approval was made...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is reeling under intense heatwave conditions, with the mercury soaring to 46 degrees Celsius in the industrial town of Jharsuguda Wednesday, weather officials said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for several districts for the next four days. As...
Berhampur: Odisha's Ganjam police Wednesday detained two persons in connection with the assault on a 26-year-old youth and his girlfriend in full public view in Berhampur's Giri Road area, officials said. A senior police officer said searches were on to trace the remaining accused persons...
New Delhi: The Ranji Trophy will once again be played in two phases with the opening round starting on October 11 while the 2026-27 domestic season will commence with the Duleep Trophy starting August 23, the BCCI announced Wednesday. The BCCI will be organising 1788...
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy drew reactions from leaders across the political spectrum Wednesday, with politicians highlighting the importance of strengthening bilateral ties, addressing global conflicts, and focusing on India's economic interests. Speaking to media, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP, Sasmit...
Puri: Ferozepur district administration in Punjab Wednesday informed the authorities of the Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri that they have ensured the postponement of the Rath Yatra planned for May 23 after the shrine's officials protested against holding the festival on random dates. The authorities...
New Delhi: In a timely boost for defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), opener Phil Salt is set to return to India later this week after spending a month back home on the sidelines due to a finger injury. Salt, 29, injured a finger on...
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