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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved the draft Odisha Bovine Breeding (Regulation) Bill, 2026, for introduction in the State Assembly, proposing a regulatory authority, a digital livestock breeding registry and a genetic improvement fund to ensure scientific breeding, improve cattle and buffalo productivity and boost...

Bhubaneswar: In a major relief to paddy farmers, the Odisha Government has promised Rs 3,100 per quintal for paddy during the 2026-27 Kharif Marketing Season and assured payment within 48 hours of procurement. Setting a target of 78 lakh metric tonnes, the state has introduced...

Nabarangpur: A woman allegedly attacked a magistrate, a government lawyer and a court security officer with an iron rod inside the Jharigaon Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court premises in Odisha’s Nabarangpur district, a source said Tuesday. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced online....

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday terminated the services of a probationary Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) officer who was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000, according to an official order. Manisha Mishra, who was serving as sub-registrar at Baliapal in Balasore district, was...

Hamilton: Rain played spoilsport as the third ODI between New Zealand and India at Seddon Park Tuesday was called off. India lead the five-match series 2-0 as the two teams head to Tauranga for the final two games, scheduled for November 13 and 15. India...

Karlamunda: Despite various government initiatives to improve education and ensure quality teaching, several schools continue to struggle with inadequate infrastructure and teacher shortages. The Government Nodal Upper Primary (UP) School in Karlamunda block of Kalahandi district is a glaring example. Established in 1964, the 62-year-old...

Baripada: Once peaceful, Baripada is now grappling with a serious law-and-order problem amid the growing menace of illegal and adulterated country liquor. Local residents and the Senior Citizens’ Forum have launched a protest, demanding the immediate closure of illegal country liquor outlets and stringent action...

Bhubaneswar: The state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday approved 13 proposals from 10 departments, including removal of restrictions on the number of attempts in the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) examination, free Wi-Fi facilities at 601 government and aided colleges, and a...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Bigyan Academy honoured 18 scientists, researchers and science writers for their outstanding contributions to scientific research, innovation and science communication at its Award Investiture Ceremony for 2024, held at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Dr Surendra Kumar Biswal received the prestigious Biju Patnaik Award...

Bhubaneswar: The fifth edition of Millets Day will be celebrated in Bhubaneswar November 10 and 11, with a two-day conference on the theme ‘Strengthening Shree Anna and Landrace Seed Systems’, official sources said. Organised by the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (A&FE) department, the event will...