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Lanjigarh: A man has been arrested and produced in court in connection with the alleged abduction of a minor girl in Kalahandi district, police said Saturday. The accused, identified as 25-year-old Kumar Naik from Gopiguda village under Bijepur police limits in Lanjigarh block, was apprehended...

Bhubaneswar/ Dhenkanal: In a crackdown on the drug trade, the Special Task Force (STF), Bhubaneswar, seized 154 kg 380 grams of ganja and arrested one person from Dhenkanal district, officials said Saturday. The accused, Lipu Naik (28), son of Sanatan Naik of Cheptigadia village under...

Chhatrapur: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida reviewed some key development projects and government schemes during her two-day visit to Ganjam district Friday and Saturday. At a review meeting, she launched the logo and standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the Sampurnashri Mission, aimed at strengthening women's...

Dharakote: In a tragic incident, a couple died by suicide at Kalasuta village under Jharbandh panchayat in Dharakote block of Ganjam district allegedly over debt burden, days after daughter’s wedding, police said Saturday. The deceased were identified as Seemanchal Bisoi, 66, and his wife Namita...

Sonepur: A recent audit report prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed significant irregularities in the granting of permission for the sale of land belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Subarnapur and Kendrapara districts. Under the Odisha Land...

Sonepur: Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for an acid attack in Sonepur district, Odisha. Additional District Judge Dillip Kumar Biswal convicted Raja alias Rajaram Mallik and Papulu alias Bikram Haripal for assaulting Brundaban Chhatria in December 2021. The incident occurred when the...

Bhubaneswar: The Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Junior Team Championship was held successfully as part of the ongoing national-level artistic gymnastics championships in Bhubaneswar for the 2026–27 season, drawing participation from top young talent across the country at the Gymnastics Centre, Kalinga Stadium Saturday. The event...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha cueist Subrat Das produced a remarkable comeback to clinch the Irish Open Challenge Cup 2026, marking a proud moment for Indian billiards on the international stage. Representing the Indian team on tour in Ireland, Das showcased resilience, skill, and composure throughout the tournament....

New Delhi: Odisha projected its ambitious urban development roadmap at a high-level national consultation on the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi Saturday, after the release of the fund’s operational guidelines. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs...

Bhubaneswar: The state government has directed all departments and associated agencies to complete preparations well in advance for the Rath Yatra, scheduled to be held in July. Chief Secretary Anu Garg Saturday reviewed the status of ongoing works and preparedness at a high-level meeting. The...