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Bhubaneswar: Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik Tuesday condemned the gang-rape of a college student at Gopalpur sea beach, calling the incident “deeply shocking.” Patnaik also raised serious concerns over the safety of women in Odisha’s tourist destinations. “The...

Bhubaneswar/Berhampur: The gang-rape of a college student at Gopalpur sea beach in Ganjam district has sent shockwaves across Odisha, with the state government vowing strict action against those involved in the crime. Expressing sorrow and shock over the incident, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who...

Bhubaneswar: Heavy rainfall is likely in Odisha over the next three days, with the southwest monsoon covering the entire state and a low-pressure area forming nearby, officials said Tuesday. This year, monsoon entered Odisha May 28, 14 days ahead of schedule, they said. In a...

Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at enhancing public convenience, the Odisha government Monday has approved the construction of Atithi Bhawan, a dedicated guest house facility, at Unit-II, Ashok Nagar in Bhubaneswar. The approval was granted through an order issued by the General Administration and Public...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has postponed the reopening of schools for the 2025 academic session to June 20, instead of the previously scheduled June 18, due to high temperatures and the transition into the monsoon season. The decision was conveyed in a letter from the...

Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha's industrialisation, the state government Monday approved eight mega projects worth an investment of over Rs 1.51 lakh crore, which will create over 62,000 job opportunities, officials said. The industrial projects were approved at the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA)...

Bhubaneswar: Chairperson of the Sixth State Finance Commission, Dr Arun Kumar Panda, Monday called on Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and sought his suggestions for empowerment of local bodies. The Commission was mandated to recommend transfer of resources from the state government to Gram...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday said his government has facilitated employment for 73,346 youths in just 369 days since taking office. Speaking at the ‘Nijukti Mela' (employment fair), where appointment letters were distributed to 964 newly recruited youths, mostly junior engineers, Majhi...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Congress Monday alleged that the BJP has failed to fulfil its poll promises made to the people of Odisha and that its 'double engine' government has "looted" the state and played with its identity. As the BJP government in Odisha completed its one...

Bhubaneswar: Ranarnaba Deb, younger brother of Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, died at the age of 67, family sources said Monday. Deb, popularly known as ‘Thata Raja' (part of the king's team), died of cardiac arrest at a private hospital. "He had been suffering from multiple...