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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday said that Odisha must achieve fivefold economic growth over the next decade to realise its goal of becoming a $500-billion economy by 2036. While Minister inaugurating the two-day ‘Samruddha Odisha 2036’ Conclave organised by the Utkal Chamber of...

Bhubaneswar: BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has refused to accept the post in the rank of vice president of the party's senior citizen cell, protesting the "bureaucratic style" of appointment. In a letter to the BJD president, Naveen Patnaik, Monday, Samantaray said, "I fail...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday said the hoisting of a saffron flag atop the Ram temple at Ayodhya is a shining example of 'shankalp se siddhi' (pledge to fulfilment). Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted the flag atop the Ram temple and...

Bhubaneswar: The Twin City Commissionerate Police Monday issued a sweeping order prohibiting parking on several major roads across the Capital City, aiming to ease growing traffic congestion and enhance commuter safety. The official order was signed by Commissioner of Police S Dev Datta Singh. According...

Bhubaneswar: Viral folk singer Rahgir set the stage ablaze at the Dharitri Youth Conclave 2025 Monday, becoming the highlight of the two-day event held at a city hotel to mark the 52nd anniversary of Dharitri daily. Rahgir, whose real name is Sunil Kumar Gurjar, captivated...

Bhubaneswar: Arun Krishnamurthy, environmentalist and founder of the Environmental Foundation of India (EFI), moderated a panel discussion on “Climate Change: Finding Solutions.” The panel featured Kartik Shanker, ecologist and founder-trustee of the Dakshin Foundation; Meet Sijariya, VC–Partnerships & Stakeholders at the Youth Climate Change Network...

Cuttack: The 78th National Cadet Corps (NCC) Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at the NCC Group Headquarters, Cuttack, under the leadership of Group Commander Colonel Satyabrata Swain. The event saw cadets, instructors, officials, and guests come together in a vibrant display of...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP  Bhubaneswar: The Dharitri Youth Conclave-2025, organised by the leading Odia daily Dharitri to mark its 52nd anniversary, brought together over a thousand student activists, climate leaders, and environmental enthusiasts at Hotel Swosti Premium here Monday. This year’s conclave focused on fostering collaboration...

Bhubaneswar: Police Monday found the body of a man from the Chandaka forest area near here, officials said. Local residents, who first spotted the body near Godibari village, informed the authorities. A police team reached the spot soon and seized the body. They also found...

Bhubaneswar: Thousands of anganwadi workers staged a protest here Monday, demanding government employee status and a pay hike. The workers, under the banner of All Odisha Anganwadi Ladies Workers Association, staged a demonstration near the state Assembly building ahead of the winter session to press...