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Bhubaneswar: Activists of the Youth Congress scuffled with police while staging a protest outside the official residence of Odisha's Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena in Bhubaneswar Saturday over the state government's alleged "policy flip-flops" in enforcement of Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate norms....

Bhubaneswar: Despite opposition over the Rs 500 parking fee at its guest houses, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Odisha's Puri ruled out any possibility of rollback and said the decision was taken to ensure better organisation of space and management at the facilities. SJTA...

Bhubaneswar: A state-owned bus known as 'Ama Bus' caught fire near Kalinga Studio Square here Saturday, police said. There was no report of any injury in the fire, the police said. There were only five passengers and two staff members, including the driver, when the...

Bhubaneswar: The Phase-II of the Odisha Skill Development Project (OSDP) and Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited’s integrated solar manufacturing facility were among the 11 proposals approved by the state Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, here Friday. The Cabinet approved Phase II of...

Bhubaneswar: The state government Friday announced the operationalisation of a dedicated website for online sale of bamboo products and expanded market access for local artisans. Inaugurating the National Bamboo Conclave 2026 , Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia announced the operationalisation of...

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Friday warned that it would take to the streets if the BJP-led "double engine" government fails to resolve issues arising from the Polavaram Project, which is likely to submerge large parts of Malkangiri district and render hundreds of tribal...

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving coordination and planning across Odisha’s power sector, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Energy, Friday launched the Odisha Grid Insight (OGrI) Portal (ogri.optcl.co.in) at Lok Seva Bhawan. The portal has been...

Bhubaneswar: Occupational therapy has assumed immense importance in the healthcare sector, especially in the context of changing lifestyles and evolving health challenges, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling said Friday. Addressing the 63rd Annual National Conference of the All-India Occupational Therapists’ Association (AIOTA), which...

Bhubaneswar: The second day of the 4th Odisha Mining and Infrastructure International Expo 2026 at Baramunda Ground here Friday witnessed a strong emphasis on technology-driven and sustainable mining, with Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo attending the event as the chief guest. Organised by...

Bhubaneswar: The state Cabinet Friday approved the Odisha Tourism (Amendment) Policy-2026, a major reform initiative aimed at strengthening the tourism sector and aligning it with the state's Vision 2036 and 2047. The proposal for amending the Odisha Tourism Policy (OTP) 2022 was among the total...