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Bhubaneswar: Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, which was centred over south coastal Andhra Pradesh Tuesday morning, is likely to weaken into a cyclonic storm by noon and further into a deep depression by midnight, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. In its latest bulletin, the IMD...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's southern districts witnessed light rainfall as severe cyclonic storm Murasu made landfall on the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast early Tuesday, even as the state government asked all collectors in the region to remain prepared to handle any adverse weather conditions, a minister said....

Bantala: Students of Government Primary School at Tumuni in Badakera panchayat of Anugola block and district are facing severe diffi culties due to inadequate infrastructure, including a shortage of classrooms, poor drinking water facilities and the absence of a boundary wall. The situation has come...

Jagatsinghpur: The 21st edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) took participants to the historic Jhankeswar Mahadev Temple at Birittola village in Tirtol block, offering an opportunity to explore the shrine’s rich archaeological, historical and spiritual signifi cance. Considered contemporary in antiquity with the famous...

Bondamunda(Sundaragada): Tension gripped Barkani village under Bondamunda police station limits in Sundaragada district after construction work began on a railway line extension linked to the proposed expansion of the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP). Several villagers opposing the project were reportedly detained by police Monday. The...

Dharakote: The Ganjam district administration suspended the Supply Inspector of Dharakote block on charge of dereliction in duty during the relief distribution for the cyclone-affected victims Monday. The Supply Inspector was identified as Balakrishna Nayak. Cyclone Arnab caused extensive damage in 18 panchayats of Dharakote...

Tensa: Hundreds of tribals staged a protest outside K Balang police station and blocked National Highway 520 in Sundaragada district, demanding the arrest of outsider cow vigilantes allegedly involved in the fatal assault on a tribal youth. Led by Banai MLA Laxman Munda, the protest...

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has extended humanitarian assistance to people affected by Cyclone Arnab in Ganjam district by providing essential relief materials, including dry food, clothing and other necessities. While the state government has been undertaking measures to provide immediate assistance to cyclone-affected people,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha minister Rabi Narayan Naik Monday triggered a controversy after a viral video showed him being carried on the back of his personal security officer (PSO) during a visit to a landslide-hit area in Kandhamal district. While opposition parties called his act "insensitive" and...

Brahmapur: A court here Monday remanded Bidya Bharati Panda, one of the accused in the alleged murder of her husband and forest officer Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra, to judicial custody till November 13. The Orissa High Court had earlier declined to grant interim protection from arrest...