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Bhubaneswar: Experts at a recent policy seminar called for a focused aluminium-led industrial strategy to drive Odisha’s next phase of economic growth, highlighting the state’s vast bauxite reserves and strong potential for downstream value addition. The seminar, titled “Odisha’s Strategic Opportunity to Lead Globally in...

Bhubaneswar: Thousands of aspirants from Odisha have raised concerns over the allotment of examination centres for the NCET (National Common Entrance Test), conducted by the National Testing Agency for the four-year Integrated BEd programme. The examination is scheduled for April 17 and 18. However, despite...

Nilagiri: An undertrial prisoner died at the Nilagiri Sub-Jail in Balasore district, officials said. The deceased was identified as Srikant Nayak (40) of Totapada village under Oupada block in Nilagiri subdivision. He was lodged in jail as an undertrial prisoner in connection with a murder...

Gopalpur: Unidentified assailants hacked a 65-year old man to death at Panchama village under Golanthara police limits in Ganjam district Sunday afternoon. The incident sparked tension and panic in the area as locals gathered at the scene after the news of the murder spread. The...

Dhenkanal/Angul: Three ‘Danda’ performers died, and two others sustained severe injuries after coming in contact with an 11kV transmission line in Dhenkanal district Sunday evening, police said. The deceased were identified as Milan Mahalik, 34, Laxmidhar Sahu, 24, and Sudhakar Sahu, 40. The incident occurred...

Jharsuguda: A woman allegedly killed her son and daughter before attempting suicide at Tangarpali’s Oram Pada under Airport police station in Jharsuguda district late Saturday night, police said. Briefing reporters Sunday, SP GR Raghavendra said the accused Ranjita Oram had long suspected her husband Sitaram...

Karim Kabiruddin is the Executive Director of Health Food Products Pvt Ltd (HFPPL), the Cuttack-based manufacturer of the popular Frostee Ice-cream brand, later renamed as ‘Fun India’. Established in 1997, the company has grown from a local operation into a significant player in the Odisha...

Mumbai: Superb all-round bowling by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru strangled Mumbai Indians' hopes of successfully mounting the highest-ever chase at the Wankhede, as the visitors romped to an 18-run victory in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Sunday. RCB rode on brilliant, blazing...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday announced that around 800 schools will be developed as model educational institutes under a central scheme. These schools will be developed with modern infrastructure, digital education, smart classrooms and innovative teaching methods, under the PM Schools for...

Bhubaneswar: Congress workers Sunday held a protest, condemning Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's objectionable remarks about party president Mallikarjun Kharge. Led by Bhubaneswar district Congress president Prakash Chandra Jena, the party activists staged the demonstration at Master Canteen Square in the central part of...