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Bhubaneswar: Days after the body of a third-year MBBS student was found floating in a river in Cuttack, police arrested her estranged lover and Odisha Administrative Service officer Bhimsen Prasad Tudu as the woman's kin alleged that she was killed. Chandrika Hembram's family said that...

Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for homebuyers, landowners and real estate promoters, the Odisha Government has introduced a Special Order to streamline the registration of apartment units in projects completed before the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) October 5, 2016....

Bhubaneswar: The third edition of the Bhubaneswar Film Festival (BFF) will be held from June 25 to 28 at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday formally unveiled the festival schedule at Lok Seva Bhawan. During an interaction with Festival Director Sanjay...

Bhubaneswar: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Friday urged aspiring Chartered Accountants (CAs) to uphold integrity and character alongside professional excellence. Addressing the inaugural session of the National Conference of CA Students at KIIT auditorium in Bhubaneswar, the Governor said success achieved without integrity is temporary, while...

Bhubaneswar: The Labour and Employees’ State Insurance department Friday observed World Day Against Child Labour by launching a 15-day statewide anti-child labour campaign and unveiling an awareness poster. Attending a programme held at the Directorate of Labour in Kharvela Nagar area in Bhubaneswar, department Additional...

Bhubaneswar: In a major monsoon preparedness measure, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deployed Rapid Action Teams (RATs) to tackle urban flooding and ensure swift drainage of rainwater across the city. The specialised teams will function round the clock during the rainy season. They will...

Bhubaneswar: Marking the completion of the BJP government's second anniversary in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday launched the 'Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana' under which an additional five kg of rice will be provided free of cost to the poor. Majhi said the beneficiaries...

Bhubaneswar: Asserting that corruption has not been allowed to take root in his administration, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday said no one, irrespective of influence or position, found involved in graft would be spared. Addressing a press conference in Bhubaneswar on the completion...

Berhampur: A constable of the Odisha Motor Vehicle Department (OMVD), who suffered burn injuries after allegedly being set on fire by his wife and brother-in-law in Odisha's Ganjam district a week ago, Friday succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, police said....

Bhubaneswar/Kendrapara: A woman sarpanch was allegedly assaulted in Odisha's Kendrapara district, triggering a political controversy as Opposition parties demanded action against the accused persons. Chameli Ojha (33), sarpanch of Tikhiri gram panchayat in Mahakalapada block, was allegedly detained by local police Thursday following a dispute...