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Bhubaneswar: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Odisha Directorate Saturday announced the handover of command from Cmde J Suresh to Cmde Mahesh Rahangdale, who assumed the role of Deputy Director General (DDG). This transition marks a new chapter for the NCC Odisha Directorate, fostering continuity and...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Saturday said that he was optimistic that ISKCON would not go ahead with its plan to hold "untimely" Rath Yatra November 9 at Houston in USA. The minister said that the ISKCON has already stopped the proposed 'Snana Yatra'...

Bhubaneswar: With opposition BJD and Congress targeting the BJP government in Odisha over the death of two women in Kandhamal district by consuming mango kernel gruel allegedly due to lack of foodgrains, the state administration on Saturday said that the two died due to food...

Bhubaneswar: The Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) here Saturday got new guests with white tigress 'Rupa' giving birth to four cubs. The zoo authorities said that the four cubs were born to 6-year-old Rupa and melanistic tiger 'Krishna'. She gave birth to cubs between 5.43 am...

Bhubaneswar: A girl sustained critical injuries, while another person was wounded after being struck by a ‘Mo Bus’ near Chandrasekharpur petrol pump in Bhubaneswar Saturday, a source said. According to the source, the mishap took place at around 10am today when the girl was crossing...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Saturday announced that third phase of Subhadra Yojana fund distribution will take place in November. Approximately 20 lakh beneficiaries, who missed out in the first two phases, will each receive Rs 5,000 directly into their bank accounts as...

RESHMI YADAV, OP  Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable shift towards eco-friendly celebrations, villages surrounding the ChandakaDampara Elephant Sanctuary observed Diwali this year with balloons instead of firecrackers, setting a strong example of a ‘clean and green’ celebration of the festival. The eco-friendly approach highlighted the harmony...

Nimapara: The water of Kushabhadra River, regarded as the lifeline of Nimapara, is becoming increasingly polluted as the waterbody has accumulated silt throughout the years. The river, originating from Kuakhai River, flows from near Siphon Chhak on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar and passes through various...

Bhubaneswar: The Balianta police Friday arrested a 21-year-old man under POCSO Act for allegedly plotting to kill a minor girl after she refused to give in to his repeated demands for marriage. IIC, Balianta police station, Rabindranath Meher identified the accused as Rajkishore Naik, who...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Friday said preliminary findings from the ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) suggest there are no secret tunnels or chambers in the Ratna Bhandar of Puri's Jagannath temple. The minister, however, said the...