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Cuttack: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Sunday suspended Choudwar Municipality Vice-Chairman Shubhendu Samal from the party for alleged anti-party activities, officials said. BJD vice-president (headquarters) Pratap Jena announced the decision in an official statement, stating that disciplinary action was taken against Samal for engaging in...

Bhubaneswar: Senior BJP leader Air Kharavela Swain’s suspension was revoked Sunday, party officials said, marking his return to the party fold after disciplinary action earlier. BJP state disciplinary committee convenor Sudarshan Nayak confirmed the decision, stating that the order withdrawing the suspension had been issued...

Bhubaneswar: A BTech first-year student was found dead in a private university in Bhubaneswar, police said. The deceased, identified as Biswas Swain, a native of Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district, was found hanging from the ceiling of his room in the hostel Saturday night. Following his death,...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government, after the Jabalpur dam tragedy that claimed at least 12 lives, has directed officials concerned to ensure strict enforcement of safety protocols in all boats, cruises and other vessels. A cruise, carrying more than 40 tourists, operated by the Madhya Pradesh...

Bhubaneswar: A biker died in an accident involving an 'Ama Bus' on the Satsang Vihar–Vani Vihar road Sunday, triggering protests by locals who blocked the highway and stranded at least eight buses. The victim died at the scene, and his identity remains unknown. The bus...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation (OMFED) Sunday increased the price of milk by Rs 4 per litre, citing a rise in processing and transportation costs. While prices of toned milk rose from Rs 50 to Rs 54 per litre, Premium milk climbed from...

Bhubaneswar: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has emphasised that mutual respect, cultural harmony, and national integration are essential to building a stronger and more united India, asserting that the nation’s enduring strength lies in its diversity. Addressing the Foundation Day celebrations of Maharashtra and Gujarat at...

Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: The State Transport Authority (STA) has launched a statewide enforcement drive against the illegal transportation of passengers in goods vehicles, leading to strict action across the state. The special drive, initiated by Commerce and Transport department under the direction of Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan...

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha positions itself among the top-performing states in the country under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said Saturday that the government is focused on building resilient cities that will...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a hike in daily wages of workers within the range of Rs 472 to Rs 622 with an increase in Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) with retrospective effect from April 1. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced it Friday while...