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Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has successfully vaccinated over 35,000 free-roaming dogs across the City under its Mass Dog Vaccination (MDV) campaign, laying a strong foundation for its vision of becoming a ‘Rabies-Free Bhubaneswar’ by 2030. The initiative was implemented under the technical guidance of...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik Thursday said the government has aimed to make the state a major blue economy growth centre of India. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a state-level stakeholder consultation workshop on "Odisha Deep Sea...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha police Thursday launched an investigation into the alleged disappearance of two inquiry commission reports involving the death of at least 65 people in separate incidents from the CMO during the previous BJD government amid an intense political row. The police began the investigation...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday said the state is using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology to make governance more citizen-centric and efficient. Addressing the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting in New Delhi, Majhi said platforms such as 'Ama Sathi' are enabling...

Bhubaneswar/Baripada: Odisha DGP Y B Khurania Thursday inspected the venue for the state government's second anniversary programme in Mayurbhanj, which will be attended by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and asked the district police to remain vigilant on the inter-state border areas...

Bhubaneswar: Senior BJP leader Debashish Samantaray was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Odisha in the by-election held for a vacant seat Thursday. No polling was required as Samantaray was lone candidate in the fray. Samantaray, a former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader, recently...

Bhubaneswar: Two empty train rakes came face-to-face on the same track near the Jharpada bridge area in Bhubaneswar Thursday, railway officials said. However, the railways said that there was no casualty or disruption to train services. Timely intervention reportedly prevented an accident. No injuries were...

Bhubaneswar: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Wednesday stressed the need for greater adoption of solar-powered technologies and efficient use of renewable resources in agriculture, underscoring the importance of sustainable farming practices. Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the Food, Agri & Biotech (FAB)...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing export hubs, driven by strong growth in marine and agricultural exports. Leveraging its extensive coastline, rich natural resources, expanding fisheries infrastructure and diverse agricultural base, the state is strengthening its presence in global markets, supported by...

Bhubaneswar: 72 platoons of security personnel will be deployed in order to maintain law and order in and around Sri Mandir during the observance of Debasnana Purnima in Puri June 29, Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania said Wednesday. Khurania chaired a high-level review...