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Bhubaneswar: Two days after violence during a protest by app-based riders here, the Smart City Online Auto-Taxi Drivers Union Friday apologised for the inconvenience caused to the public and urged the government to release the vehicles seized by police. In a video message, union president...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to host the 48th edition of ‘All India Public Relations Conference’ for the first time in its nearly five-decade history. Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Thursday unveiled the official poster and brochure of the prestigious national conference at Raj Bhawan here....

Bhubaneswar/Baleshwar: The flood situation in six districts of Odisha eased Friday as water levels in all major rivers, including Subarnarekha in worst-hit Balasore district, remained below the danger mark amid no significant rainfall in the last 48 hours, officials said. The Subarnarekha, which inundated the...

Rayagada: Nineteen people were injured after their pick-up van overturned in Odisha's Rayagada district Friday, police said. The accident took place at Talna Ghat in the Puttasing police station area around 6 am, when about 35 workers were travelling on the van from Sagada to...

Bhubaneswar: Veteran Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik died at a private hospital Friday, family sources said. He was 88. Patnaik, who had ruled the Odia music and film industry for over five decades, suddenly fell ill and was rushed to a private hospital, where he...

Colombo: Sri Lanka Friday drafted in off-spin all-rounder Sahan Arachchige and batter Kamil Mishara into the squad for the must-win second and final Test against India, starting here from August 23. India are leading the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test at Galle...

Bhubaneswar: Three districts of Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall, with the Regional Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow warning for Mayurbhanj, Kendujhar and Sundaragada as thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected in several parts of the state. Under...

Bhubaneswar/Dhenkanal: The ED arrested businessman Ratikanta Rout in Bhubaneswar in connection with a case of financial irregularities, officials said. Rout, a resident of Kalarahanga, was involved in the stone quarry and crusher business in Dhenkanal. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had registered a case against him...

PRAMOD KUMAR NAYAK, OP Jagatsinghpur: Education is not limited to classroom instruction. Providing children with a safe and healthy learning environment is equally important. While the government has repeatedly said education is a priority and has invested in infrastructure and facilities, as well as paying...

Bhadrak: An ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) has been applauded by the Bhadrak district administration for rescuing a 60-year-old woman from the recent floods by carrying her to safety on her back, an official said Thursday. ASHA Minati Sahoo carried the woman on her back...