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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Thursday cancelled the special bus service for Maha Kumbh Mela till February 4, an official notice said. "Due to unavoidable circumstances, the special bus service to Ayodhya for Maha Kumbh Mela stands cancelled with immediate effect till February 4," the notice...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued guidelines for the recently announced scheme—'Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha' (BGBO) for taking up various sustainable developmental projects for inclusive growth in rural Odisha. The BJP government has announced the BGBO scheme replacing the 'Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha' (AONO) scheme...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Kambhampati Hari Babu and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary at the Assembly premises here. Deputy Chief Ministers Pravati Parida and KV Singh Deo, Odisha Assembly Speaker and other ministers also paid...

Bhubaneswar: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat Thursday arrived here on a five-day visit to Odisha during which he will attend a memorial meeting and oversee organisational activities. Bhagwat arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport around 1 pm, where he was greeted by...

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has launched an awareness campaign targeting teenagers and college students, highlighting the dangerous practice of taking selfies near railway tracks. This initiative comes in response to a rising number of accidents where young individuals have tragically lost their lives while...

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards the redevelopment of Bhubaneswar Railway Station, the state government has granted working permission for the construction of the elevated driveway and exit road on the Master Canteen Square side of the station. This development is a crucial breakthrough in...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police seized over 1.3 tonnes of ganja from two separate locations in Boudh district Wednesday, arresting four individuals involved in smuggling the contraband. The operation also led to the recovery of five rounds of live bullets and a country-made firearm from the smugglers...

Bhubaneswar: Low-cost carrier IndiGo Wednesday announced the launch of direct flights between Indore and Bhubaneswar from February 7, the airline said in a statement. The launch of this new route provides a convenient and efficient travel option between these two vibrant cities, significantly reducing travel...

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway launched a campaign to make the youth aware of the dangers of clicking selfies and filming reels near tracks, officials said Wednesday. The initiative was taken in view of the rise in accidents in which young people lost their lives...

Bhubaneswar: Green economy could directly contribute Rs 2 lakh crore to Odisha's GDP, boosting it by 23 per cent by 2030 and positioning the state as a leader in India's green growth, according to a study conducted by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water...