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Bhubaneswar: A day after authorities demolished a house that allegedly sheltered suspected Bangladeshi nationals in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district, the state police Tuesday launched coordinated raids across five districts, as part of an intensified crackdown on illegal infiltration. The action came even as a 12-hour bandh...

Kendrapara: Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district were arrested Tuesday for allegedly fishing in the turtle congregation zone of the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Odisha, officials said. The trawl and fishing implements used by them in the prohibited area were seized, they said. A...

Bargarh: Bargarh’s iconic Dhanu Yatra festival has found its new ‘Kansa’, with Sushil Meher chosen to portray the demon king for the upcoming 78th edition of the world’s largest open-air theatre. His selection was announced Tuesday. This year, as many as 44 aspirants competed for...

Keonjhar: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called for a 12-hour bandh in Keonjhar district Tuesday protesting the alleged rape of an 8-year-old disabled tribal girl by a bread peddler from neighbouring West Bengal. The bandh will be observed from 6am to 6pm Tuesday. The...

Berhampur: Despite severe financial hardship, 21-year-old Monalisa Pradhan of Kandhamal district has realised her dream of studying MBBS after clearing the NEET-UG exam as a doctor from MKCG Medical College and Hospital in the Berhampur stepped in to support her by paying her admission fee....

Rourkela: Researchers from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela have patented an eco-friendly method to produce black terracotta wares, according to officials. The research team, led by Swadesh Kumar Pratihar, Professor of Ceramic Engineering, along with Shiv Kumar Verma, senior technical assistant, and Rupesh Mandal,...

Baripada: The Indian Railways is redeveloping the Baripada Railway Station in Mayurbhanj district under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, a nationwide initiative designed to modernise stations and improve overall passenger experience. The scheme reflects the railways’ commitment to inclusive and future-ready development, with station-specific plans...

Dhenkanal: Normal life came to a halt Monday following a 12-hour Dhenkanal bandh in protest against alleged arbitrary actions and exploitation by private power distribution firm Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL). The bandh was called by the Electricity Consumers’ Action Committee (ECAC) and...

Mahakalapara: Police in Mahakalapara Monday rescued 10 child labourers belonging to the Mankadia tribal community, who had reportedly been brought from Khaira and Oupada areas of Balasore district to work in paddy fields. With paddy harvesting underway in the coastal belt of Mahakalapara block amid...

Kendrapara: A day after two illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were arrested along with seizure of weapons prompting tightened surveillance across major roads and rural pockets in neighbouring Jagatsinghpur, police in Kendrapara district Monday cracked down on suspected Bangladeshi infiltrators. Authorities have been verifying identity documents and...