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SEMICON India 2026 kicks off Sept 17; Odisha targets chip investments

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi September 17. The event brings together global semiconductor leaders, policymakers, researchers, and startups -- assuming key significance for Odisha as it positions itself as an...

Puri Grand Road sanitised amid COVID-19 outbreak 

Puri administration identifies 36 dilapidated, abandoned buildings

Puri: The Puri district administration has identified 36 dilapidated, deserted and abandoned buildings in the city following concerns over the safety of old structures after incidents of building collapses in Delhi and other parts of the country, District Collector Dibyajyoti Parida said. The administration has...

Navnirman Yuva Chhatra Sangathan to gherao Odisha Assembly September 22

Bhubaneswar: The Navnirman Yuva Chhatra Sangathan, the student wing of the Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NKS), Wednesday announced plans to gherao the Odisha Assembly September 22, demanding reforms and greater transparency and accountability in the state's education sector. The organisation has been observing a satyagraha for...

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Family dispute leaves man dead, brother critical in Khordha

Bhubaneswar: A man was killed, and his younger brother was critically injured after the two allegedly attacked each other with bombs over a family dispute in Mahul village under Chandaka police limits Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Mohan Padhi, while his younger brother, Madan...

Two tuskers go on rampage in Bonai area, locals concerned 

Eight-member team treats injured tusker in Bharatpur forest

Bhubaneswar: Forest officials Wednesday tranquilised and treated an injured tusker in the Bharatpur forest after it was found struggling to walk with an injury to its left front leg. According to reports, the elephant was spotted limping Monday, prompting the Chandaka Divisional Forest Officer to...

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Odisha DGP selection: SC hearing today

SUNIT MISHRA, OP Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear Wednesday a petition concerning the selection of Odisha's director general of police (DGP). A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohan will hear the matter. Jayant Das of...

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Bhubaneswar-Puri Highway turns cowshed for stray cattle

DURGA MADHAB MISHRA, OP Pipili: The Bhubaneswar-Puri National Highway has turned into a haven for stray cows, cattle and bulls, posing a serious threat to motorists and passengers. The highway stretch between Bhubaneswar and Puri has become a death trap, with thousands of devotees and...

Odisha’s Pashupat, Shaivite culture unique: Kharavel Mohanty

Puri: The Second Annual Celebration of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) was successfully held recently at the local Sanskruti Bhawan. On this occasion, eminent historian Kharavela Mohanty gave a detailed account of the gradual development of Pashupata cult and Shaivite worship across the state and how...

Mission LiFE campaign calls for end to single-use plastics

Puri: A mega awareness campaign against single-use plastics was held at Puri Sea Beach Tuesday under Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), bringing together tourists, students and local residents to promote sustainable lifestyles and encourage collective action against plastic pollution. The campaign was organised by the...

Odia publishing house makes its mark at Abu Dhabi Book Fair

SOUMYARANJAN ROUT, OP Bhubaneswar: As the international book fair in Abu Dhabi continues to attract many book lovers from September 11, several renowned Indian publishing houses are participating in the literary extravaganza. And BK Publications is the sole publishing house from Odisha at this prestigious...

 

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