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Bhubaneswar/Baripada: A cutting-edge innovation in forest conservation has emerged from Odisha, as Deb Prasanna Mohanty of Mayurbhanj has developed “Deep Ear,” an advanced sound-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) system designed to protect forests and curb poaching. Described as a highly efficient “digital ear,” the device uses...

Bargarh: The procurement of Rabi paddy in Bargarh district will begin from May 11 at 183 mandis (procurement centres) across the western Odisha district. Collection will take place from 6:00 am to 11:00 am. Like last year, paddy will be purchased from registered farmers through...

Jharsuguda: The Sub-Collector of Jharsuguda has ordered an inquiry into alleged illegal water extraction from the Bheden River by SMC Power Generation Limited. An emergency meeting, chaired by Sub-Collector Sabyasachi Panda, was held Friday following complaints that the company was drawing water illegally in Jharsuguda...

Dhenkanal: A 23-year-old youth who had eloped with a minor girl to Mumbai died by suicide Friday, allegedly fearing police action, after returning to his village in Dhenkanal district. The deceased, identified as Benu Pani Sahu, a resident of Nimidha village under Motanga police limits,...

Baripada: Fraudsters have siphoned off government funds worth Rs 3.34 crore from multiple accounts of UCO Bank branches at Baripada and Betnoti in Mayurbhanj district, with cases registered at two police stations. According to sources, the fraud was carried out by changing registered mobile numbers...

Bolangir: A tragic incident unfolded at Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital in Bolangir Friday as a woman died after jumping from the hospital’s first-floor roof upon learning of her husband’s death. Police said Padmini Bag, 30, of Dumerbahal village in Puintala police station limits,...

Koraput: The state government has begun preliminary house listing and population enumeration for Census 2027 across 21 disputed villages in Kotia panchayat, with officials reaching even the most remote hamlets along the Andhra border. Local social worker Ranjit Pangi said the exercise is being conducted...

Bhubaneswar/Rengali: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday graced the joint venture and initiation of partnership between JSW Steel Limited and JFE Steel Corporation, Japan, a pivotal step in Odisha’s move from an iron-ore producer to a high-value steel manufacturing hub. This is Odisha’s first single...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha continued to reel under severe heatwave conditions Friday, with industrial town Jharsuguda recording the highest temperature in the state for the second consecutive day at 44.8 degrees Celsius, the IMD said. As many as 18 places, including Jharsuguda, recorded maximum temperatures of 40...

Bhubaneswar/Sambalpur: In a major boost to Odisha's industrial sector, the state government Friday facilitated a joint venture between JSW Steel Limited and JFE Steel Corporation, attracting an investment of over Rs 15,000 crore from Japan for the expansion of a steel project in Sambalpur district,...