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Bhubaneswar: Seventy-four more coastal villages in Odisha were Monday declared "tsunami ready" under a UNESCO-IOC programme, taking the total number of such villages in the state to 100, officials said. The recognition was announced at a meeting of the National Tsunami Ready Board (NTRB) and...

Paradip: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Monday rescued a distressed foreign chemical tanker after it developed an engine failure and rapid ballast tank flooding about 37 nautical miles east-southeast of Paradip in Odisha, an official said. The Belize-flagged MT Seagull 9, carrying 9,000 metric tonnes...

Baleshwar: The Baleshwar coast is known for its scenic beauty and tourism, but its rich marine biodiversity may also offer potential for future pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Marine microalgae collected from Talasari in Baleshwar and other locations along Odisha’s coast are being studied for their...

Brahmapur: Odisha Police Sunday arrested 13 people, including five women, in connection with their alleged involvement in attacking a village in Ganjam district September 14, an officer said. Raids were conducted in Kukudakhandi village under Brahmapur Sadar police station limits Sunday morning, and the accused...

Mohana: A 41-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death and his body burnt on suspicion of witchcraft in Mohana block of Gajapati district Sunday evening, police said. The deceased was identified as Ramachandra Mallick of Merama village under Mohana police station. He was allegedly attacked...

Sambalpur: The body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered from Dhipapada under Burla police station limits in Sambalpur district Sunday, with police detaining two persons for questioning in connection with the death. The deceased was identified as Firoz Behera, son of Pratap Behera of 1R...

Thakurmunda: A portion of a hill collapsed in the Similipal wildlife sanctuary in Mayurbhanj district following heavy rain triggered by a low-pressure system, causing concern among residents of nearby villages. The landslide occurred in the Jajuli compartment, SL-12, under the Bahaghar section of the Thakurmunda...

By LOKANATH MISHRA, OP Nayagada: Despite claims of improved facilities and quality of education, inadequate infrastructure and various other issues continue to affect the students at several schools. One such example is Baman Abakash High School in Itamati panchayat of Nayagada block, where the mid-day...

Sambalpur: The Hirakud dam authorities Sunday reopened eight sluice gates in phases after a sharp rise in the inflow of floodwater into the reservoir, taking the total number of gates releasing excess water into the Mahanadi River to 28. Nineteen gates on the left side...

Bhabanipatana: The Kalahandi Excise Department seized about five quintals of cannabis allegedly being transported through an online courier service and arrested a warehouse manager at Para Manandapur under Bhabanipatana block Sunday. The cannabis, packed in 25 sacks and concealed in ice boxes used for fish...