Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday said that the seas are not merely geographical boundaries but serve as gateways to vast opportunities, economic prosperity, and international cooperation. He made the remarks while formally inaugurating the 14th Multi-Agency Maritime Security Group (Policy) Meeting at...
Puri: Hours after a hotel owner in Odisha's Puri district was allegedly stabbed to death Wednesday, an accused was arrested, following an encounter with the police, a senior officer said. The accused, an employee of the hotel, was injured in the exchange of fire and...
Bhubaneswar: Five inmates of Bhubaneswar’s Jharpada Jail have been admitted to hospitals with complaints of severe illness after taking medicines, officials said Wednesday. According to jail sources, the health of the inmates of the prison deteriorated Tuesday night, with some prisoners allegedly frothing at the...
Bhubaneswar/Nuapada: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has constituted a high-level fact-finding team to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a farmer in Odisha's Nuapada district. The team will be headed by Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly Prasanna Acharya and is scheduled to...
Houston: Cristiano Ronaldo had a simple but strong message as the final whistle sounded after Portugal's big win at the World Cup Tuesday. "I'm back," he said directly into the television camera. "I'm back." Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World...
Nuapada: The alleged suic*de of a farmer reportedly distressed over delays in paddy procurement sparked a four-hour blockade on National Highway 353 in Nuapada district, with farmers and family members demanding compensation and action against officials held responsible for the crisis. Nepal Majhi, 45, of...
Bhubaneswar: The need to preserve state’s rich dance heritage while encouraging innovation in Odissi was highlighted at a national seminar organised by the Orissa Dance Academy as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations Tuesday. Titled Bahirangam: Beyond the Body, the seminar at the GKCM Odissi...
Bhubaneswar/Dhenkanal: The archaeological, religious and cultural significance of Sogaeshwar Shiva Peetha, an ancient Shiva shrine on the banks of the Brahmani River in Dhenkanal district, was highlighted during the 38th edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) held at Sogar village under Kamakhyanagar sub-division. Heritage...
Bargarh: Bargarh police cracked the murder case of a 57-year-old woman whose body was recovered near the Resham Branch Canal bridge Sunday, arresting a man accused of killing her over a financial dispute. The victim was identified as Mamata Hota of Sahajbahal village under Deogaon...
Bhadrak: Police arrested three persons in connection with the assault on a TPNODL enforcement team during a power theft raid at Chandipur village under Bonth police limits Monday. The accused were identified as Mir Abdul Hasim alias Hanso, 45, of Keonjhar district, and Chandipur residents...
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The fate of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose popularity rating had been alarmingly dipping, was sealed the moment Andy...
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