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Bhubaneswar: The Assembly will hold a special session April 30 to discuss issues related to women’s participation in politics, an official notification said Friday evening. According to the provisional calendar issued by the Assembly Secretariat, “a one-day Special Session will be held Thursday (April 30)...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha continued to reel under severe heatwave conditions Friday, with industrial town Jharsuguda recording the highest temperature in the state for the second consecutive day at 44.8 degrees Celsius, the IMD said. As many as 18 places, including Jharsuguda, recorded maximum temperatures of 40...

Bhubaneswar/Sambalpur: In a major boost to Odisha's industrial sector, the state government Friday facilitated a joint venture between JSW Steel Limited and JFE Steel Corporation, attracting an investment of over Rs 15,000 crore from Japan for the expansion of a steel project in Sambalpur district,...

Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Crime wing of Odisha police Friday busted an online investment fraud racket by arresting the mastermind of the gang from Dwarka area of New Delhi. The accused, identified as Vinay Kumar Sharma (56), had defrauded a man from Odisha to the tune...

Bhubaneswar/Gajapati: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed report from the Odisha Chief Secretary and the Superintendent of Police, Gajapati district, regarding the death of two girl students after an iron gate of a government primary school collapsed on them. The apex rights...

Bhubaneswar: In view of the prevailing severe heatwave conditions across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday announced early summer vacation for schools. The decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety and well-being of students. The Chief Minister approved a proposal in this regard...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government directed all higher educational institutions in the state to constitute internal committees in accordance with the POSH Act, warning that otherwise they may lose their recognition. The Higher Education Department directed universities, degree colleges, and teacher education institutions to strictly adhere to...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday distributed appointment letters to 4,623 candidates at the 15th recruitment fair held at Kalinga Stadium, saying the initiative reflects the state’s push to expand employment and strengthen public service delivery. Addressing the gathering, he stressed that government jobs...

New Delhi: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to six cricket stadiums across the country, including Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, asking them to explain why their activities should not be stopped for failing to disclose the source of water used to maintain the pitch...

By Arindam Ganguly, OP Bhubaneswar: Highlighting that Odisha is rapidly emerging as a hub for industry, investment, technology and innovation, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Thursday that entrepreneurs are not just successful business persons but role models whose stories inspire the younger generation to...