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Bhubaneswar: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Friday alleged that the BJP-led central government was attempting to omit secularism and socialism from the Constitution. Addressing the party's 'Samvidhan Bachao Samavesh' here, Kharge also said that dalits, tribals and youths of the country will have to learn to...

Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday accused the BJP of making attempts to "hijack upcoming elections in Bihar, as it did in Maharashtra". Addressing the party's 'Samvidhan Bachao Samavesh' here, he said the INDIA bloc parties have...

Bhubaneswar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi landed in Bhubaneswar Friday and headed straight to Baramunda grounds to address a public rally. He is scheduled to speak at the 'Save the Constitution' mega gathering. Security has been tightened across Odisha for Gandhi’s visit. In the capital, 53...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the 4th edition of the Mining and Infrastructure International Expo 2026 from January 8 to 11 at Baramunda Ground here, reinforcing its status as India’s mineral and mining powerhouse. The international B2B trade show, organised by Futurex Trade Fair...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: As the world marks World Population Day 2025 (July 11) with the theme “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world,” Odisha stands at a crucial point in its demographic journey. With the upcoming...

Bhubaneswar: Members of the Biju Mahila Janata Dal Thursday staged a protest here demanding the arrest of BJP MLA Santosh Khatua for allegedly making ‘derogatory’ remarks against senior BJD leader and general secretary Lekhasri Samantsinghar. Led by BJD’s chief whip and senior vice-president Pramila Mallik,...

Bhubaneswar: Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Thursday reported a 103 per cent rise in fish production from 2014 to 2024. He stressed the need for improved infrastructure, sustainable practices, social security, and advanced training in areas like pearl culture, pabda...

Bhubaneswar: Enthused by the successful plantation of 8,000 trees last year using Miyawaki method, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now set a target to create 20 such mini forests and plant 2 lakh trees across the City and nearby areas. This was disclosed by...

Bhubaneswar: Badagada Town Police Thursday arrested actor Partha Sarathi Ray following a nonbailable warrant (NBW) issued by the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court. According to police sources, the warrant was issued after the actor of National Award-winning film Hello Arsi allegedly failed to comply with...

Bhubaneswar: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge are scheduled to address the ‘Samvidhan Bachao Samavesh’ here Friday. Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das said besides Gandhi and Kharge, Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal...