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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday said the hoisting of a saffron flag atop the Ram temple at Ayodhya is a shining example of 'shankalp se siddhi' (pledge to fulfilment). Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted the flag atop the Ram temple and...

Bhubaneswar: The Twin City Commissionerate Police Monday issued a sweeping order prohibiting parking on several major roads across the Capital City, aiming to ease growing traffic congestion and enhance commuter safety. The official order was signed by Commissioner of Police S Dev Datta Singh. According...

Bhubaneswar: Viral folk singer Rahgir set the stage ablaze at the Dharitri Youth Conclave 2025 Monday, becoming the highlight of the two-day event held at a city hotel to mark the 52nd anniversary of Dharitri daily. Rahgir, whose real name is Sunil Kumar Gurjar, captivated...

Bhubaneswar: Arun Krishnamurthy, environmentalist and founder of the Environmental Foundation of India (EFI), moderated a panel discussion on “Climate Change: Finding Solutions.” The panel featured Kartik Shanker, ecologist and founder-trustee of the Dakshin Foundation; Meet Sijariya, VC–Partnerships & Stakeholders at the Youth Climate Change Network...

Cuttack: The 78th National Cadet Corps (NCC) Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at the NCC Group Headquarters, Cuttack, under the leadership of Group Commander Colonel Satyabrata Swain. The event saw cadets, instructors, officials, and guests come together in a vibrant display of...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP  Bhubaneswar: The Dharitri Youth Conclave-2025, organised by the leading Odia daily Dharitri to mark its 52nd anniversary, brought together over a thousand student activists, climate leaders, and environmental enthusiasts at Hotel Swosti Premium here Monday. This year’s conclave focused on fostering collaboration...

Bhubaneswar: Police Monday found the body of a man from the Chandaka forest area near here, officials said. Local residents, who first spotted the body near Godibari village, informed the authorities. A police team reached the spot soon and seized the body. They also found...

Bhubaneswar: Thousands of anganwadi workers staged a protest here Monday, demanding government employee status and a pay hike. The workers, under the banner of All Odisha Anganwadi Ladies Workers Association, staged a demonstration near the state Assembly building ahead of the winter session to press...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday condoled the death of veteran actor Dharmendra, and said his legacy will continue to inspire generations of artistes and cinema lovers. Dharmendra died in Mumbai Monday, police confirmed. He was 89. “Deeply saddened to learn about the...

Bhubaneswar: A 16-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gangraped in Odisha's Khurda district, police said Monday. The minor's parents had initially lodged a missing persons complaint November 19, as she did not return home from school the previous day, they said. Her mother later lodged...