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Paradip: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Thursday conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off the Odisha coast, demonstrating coordinated response capabilities for large-scale rescue operations at sea. Held for the first time off the Odisha coast under the aegis of the...

Nuapada: A married couple was killed after an unidentified truck allegedly hit them on National Highway 353 near Tikhali Chhak in Khariar block early Thursday, following which locals blocked the highway demanding compensation for the victims' family. According to local sources, the deceased were identified...

MRUTYUNJAY PATTNAYAK, OP Baleshwar: The Government Primary School at Kasimila in Haripur panchayat under Remuna block of Baleshwar district, established in 1959, is struggling with a shortage of classrooms and basic facilities. The school has six classes, from Sishu Vatika to Class V, with 99...

Baripada: Forty-six girl students of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Development (SSD) Department-run girls’ hostel at Manatri in Mayurbhanj district’s Baripada block fell ill with vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain following dinner Tuesday night. The students reportedly developed symptoms late at night, with the...

Sundaragada/Hemgir: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Wednesday observed a 12-hour economic blockade in Sundaragada district from 6 am to 6 pm in protest against the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026. The blockade held in the coal mining areas of MCL, OCPL, NTPC and Vedanta, disrupted coal...

Purushottampur: Two emotional letters written by children were found Tuesday during the opening of the hundi (donation box) at Maa Taratari ni Temple, the presiding deity of Ganjam district. It was learnt that gold and silver ornaments, foreign currency and cash totalling Rs. 25,91,743 were...

Baripada: Police detained a self-styled occultist for allegedly raping a 30-year-old woman who had approached him seeking help to resolve problems in her marriage, officials said. The accused, identified as Laxman Lohar, was detained by Bisoi police, who registered a case (218/26) and are questioning...

Kendrapada: A 14-foot-long saltwater crocodile, estimated to be around 20 years old, was found dead in the Brahmani River within Bhitarkanika National Park, officials said Wednesday. The carcass was spotted floating in the river by locals Tuesday, who alerted forest officials, they said. A forest...

Nandapur: A leaf spot disease has spread across ginger fields in several blocks of Koraput district, with experts warning that it could reduce production by up to 35 per cent this year. Ginger is an important cash crop in Koraput and has been recognised by...

Balimela: The Revenue Inspector (RI) office in Balimela town of Malkangiri district has been functioning from a dilapidated building for years, with rainwater leaking through the roof and disrupting official work. The nearly 43-year-old office building, which also houses the RI’s residence, reportedly lacks proper...