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Bhubaneswar: As the Parliament begins a debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Odisha's Opposition party Biju Janata Dal Wednesday said it will oppose the contentious legislation. The party said it had made some suggestions to be incorporated into the Bill which were rejected. The BJD,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday launched the 'Sishu Vatika' initiative to extend preschool education to children in the 5-6 years age group in all schools in the state under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Little kids who begin their life's journey...

Kendrapara: With the Mahanadi River experiencing a water crisis since early February, experts have warned that the ongoing freshwater shortage in the various river water channels in Kendrapara district will soon impact Bhitarkanika National Park -- a crucial ecological zone. At present, the shortage of...

Bhadrak: A total of 26 platoons of force will be deployed in Bhadrak town to maintain law and order during the Ram Navami celebrations April 6, Eastern Range DIG Satyajit Nayak said. Addressing a press conference Tuesday, Nayak said additionally, three companies of Central paramilitary...

Keonjhar: Tucked within the green hills and natural surroundings of Joda region of Keonjhar district, the Banspani railway station stands as a quaint stop resembling a scenic hill station. This railway station in the picturesque backdrop holds the distinction of being the smallest railway station...

Rourkela: Four persons, including two senior citizens, were arrested by the Jhirpani police for allegedly running a sex racket at a house in Rourkela's Jagada area, Tuesday. Five women, who were forced into flesh trade by the accused, were rescued during the raid at house...

Bhanjanagar: Residents have been demanding a new railway line connecting Gopalpur via Bhanjanagar and Redhakhol for a long time. While this demand remains unfulfilled, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led government has shown renewed interest in advancing the project. In a significant move, the Odisha...

Keonjhar: In a freak mishap, a man from Badasahi in Mushakhori village under Patana police limits in Keonjhar district died after a tree branch fell on him while he was collecting firewood in a forest. The deceased was identified as Gobardhan Das. According to reports,...

Keonjhar: Police Tuesday detained a man who allegedly ransacked an ATM counter at a bank after finding Rs 110 erroneously deducted from his savings account. The accused was identified as Sanjay Patra, 25, of Talagaon village under Ghasipura police limits in the district. Police said...

Bhubaneswar: Two persons were arrested Tuesday for allegedly attacking police personnel in Bhubaneswar, an officer said. The arrested persons were identified as Debabrata Nayak (27) and Bidesi Nayak (40). On Sunday night around 11.45 pm, after receiving information about a clash between families of two...