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By BANDANA SETHI, OP Koraput: Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH) in Koraput will get 25 additional MBBS seats, taking its annual intake from 125 to 150. The increase in intake will come into effect from the 2027-28 academic year, an official said...

Bhubaneswar: As a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression and is likely to develop into a cyclonic storm that may make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast November 3, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday directed all departments...

Kataka: Registration for plots at the historic Kataka Bali Yatra 2026 will close Saturday, while the auction process is scheduled to begin November 2 and continue till November 10. The auction will be held daily from 10 am to 5 pm, with a lunch break...

Bhograi: Allegations of illegal encroachment on land earmarked for an Indian Air Force (IAF) facility at Talasari beach in Baleshwar district have raised concerns over the security of the proposed defence installation. Locals have also sought a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the activities...

Nandapur: A woman and her 8-month-old son were killed after lightning struck them at Redhaput village under Kasandi panchayat in Nandapur block of Koraput district Saturday. The deceased were identified as Tulabati Gunjia and her son, Dhiraj. Tulabati was play ing with her son inside...

Kendujhar: A man allegedly stabbed his son to death following a family dispute at Gumura village under Jhumpura police limits in Kendujhar district Saturday. The deceased was identified as Papu Naik, son of Debu Naik of the village. Police have launched an investigation to ascertain...

Nuagaon: A 55-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a train near Sorada village in Nayagada district Saturday. The deceased was identified as Jhari Behera of Sorada village. According to reports, the incident took place around 1 pm near Sorada Kerandikhola on the Khurda-Balangir...

Bhubaneswar: The State Health Assurance Society (SHAS) will intensify field inspections and strengthen monitoring to detect fraud under Odisha’s universal healthcare scheme, while expediting grievance redressal, officials said after a review meeting Saturday. At the meeting held here, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer directed...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has restricted firecracker bursting to a two-hour window from 7 pm to 9 pm on Diwali, allowing only approved green crackers to curb air and noise pollution. The guidelines prohibit conventional firecrackers, including garland crackers and those producing...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Saturday that his government will build a prosperous and developed state following the ideals of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Addressing a function organised here to celebrate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, marking the birth anniversary of the country's first home...