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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday promoted 14 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including Inspector General Shyni S, to the additional DGP rank, as per a notification. At present, Shyni is heading the Crime against Women and Children Wing (CAW&CW) of the Odisha police. Her new...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday condemned the attack on a youth from the state in Tamil Nadu, and sent an officer to the southern state to conduct an inquiry. Odisha's ruling BJP also slammed the DMK government in Tamil Nadu and demanded...

Bhubaneswar: Youth Congress leaders Tuesday slammed the Odisha government for allegedly imposing heavy fines on vehicles plying without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates despite giving a month's grace period. Addressing a press conference here, Youth Congress state president Ranjit Patra claimed that the transport...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday imposed a slew of measures to regulate the New Year celebrations, issuing guidelines on holding parties and picnics in a peaceful manner. Government employees were instructed not to hold New Year celebrations within office premises, according to a statement from...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance department has detected several assets, including Rs 75 lakh cash, three buildings, a flat, and four high-value plots from the possession of an additional tahasildar, an officer said. Acting on the allegation of possession of disproportionate assets (DA) to the known sources...

Bhubaneswar: A 25-metre indoor swimming pool was inaugurated by Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj in Bhubaneswar. The facility has been developed at the Government College of Physical Education (GCPE) in Tamando at a cost of Rs 11.69 crore. Speaking at the programme on Monday, Suraj said...

Bhubaneswar: Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) launched a host of facilities, such as North-East Panorama — 10 new state-of-the-art enclosures to showcase the rich wildlife diversity of northeast India — and a horticulture wing, on the occasion of its 66th foundation day in Bhubaneswar Monday. While...

Bhubaneswar: Strongly opposing the proposed implementation of the green sticker system and strict enforcement of pollution certificates for vehicles, members of Ama Janata Adhikar met Transport department Principal Secretary Usha Padhee at Kharavela Bhawan Monday, demanding immediate withdrawal of the decision. The organisation warned that...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s vibrant tableau will roll down Kartavya Path during the Republic Day Parade 2026, showcasing the state’s remarkable contribution to building an Atmanirbhar Bharat — from agriculture to advanced semiconductor technology. Based on the theme “Mantra of Prosperity: Atmanirbhar Bharat,” the tableau will narrate...

Puri: Odisha government Monday said that the decision to keep the Shree Jagannath temple in Puri open after midnight on the occasion of the English New Year was a conscious one, taken keeping in view the huge rush of devotees. The temple authorities have resolved...