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Man arrested for murder in Balipatna

Bhubaneswar: Balipatna police Thursday arrested a 35-year-old man for stabbing a youth to death near Triveniswar Temple at Bhapur village in Khurda district, police said. The accused was identified as Mithun Nath, a resident of Bhapur. According to a complaint lodged by Umesh Nath, father...

Kankrej bull

Kankrej bull: A royal symbol of power & performance

Bhubaneswar: The majestic Kankrej bull has emerged as one of the prime attractions at the state-level Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha 2026 (MPSO-2026), which commenced here Wednesday. Globally admired for its legendary 'Sawai Chal'—the regal king’s gait—the Kankrej bull stands as a remarkable symbol of power, grace,...

Chief Secy reviews Odisha DISCOMs’ performance

Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Anu Garg Thursday chaired the board meeting of Odisha’s power distribution companies—TPCODL, TPNODL, TPSODL, and TPWODL—to review their performance for the period ending December 31, 2025, and set strategic priorities for the coming months. The Chief Secretary reaffirmed Odisha’s commitment to strengthening...

Min visits IG Park, reprimands officials over poor amenities

Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra conducted a surprise visit to Indira Gandhi (IG) Park Thursday to review the condition of public amenities and overall maintenance of the park. Located in a prime area of the Capital City and frequented daily by...

State party

Why new state party now

SUNIT MISHRA, OP Bhubaneswar: Speculation is growing that several political leaders in Odisha are quietly exploring the formation of a new regional party. Observers say the state’s current political landscape has prompted renewed thinking about whether space exists for another regional outfit. Looking at the...

Odisha govt issues fresh order banning chewable tobacco, nicotine products

Odisha govt imposes complete ban on tobacco, nicotine products

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a fresh order imposing a complete ban on all products containing tobacco or nicotine, following a Supreme Court order, according to a notification. The state government had prohibited the manufacture, storage, sale and distribution of gutkha and panmasala containing...

 

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