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Bhubaneswar: As Odisha celebrated 'Pakhala Dibasa' to showcase the state's rich culinary heritage and cultural legacy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday said it is not just a delicious food, but the aroma of our soil, the pride of our traditions, and an integral part...

Berhampur: A village in Odisha's Ganjam district has been converted into a solar-powered settlement under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with nearly half of its households installing rooftop panels, officials said. Matikhala village now has around 200 of its 450 households equipped...

Mayurbhanj: A two-day shutdown called by tribal organisations disrupted normal life in the Bamanghati sub-division of Mayurbhanj district after 34 tribals were arrested in connection with a clash with police, officials said. The arrests followed a confrontation during a highway blockade at Bahalda over an...

Kabisuryanagar: In a disturbing instance of social ostracism, a family in Arjunpalli village under Kabisuryanagar police limits in Ganjam district has allegedly been boycotted by co-villagers for selling land to a person belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. According to reports, Dayanidhi Gouda, who...

Buguda: Police arrested a man on charges of strangling his wife to death over dowry demand at Pochalundi village under Balipadar police outpost in Buguda police limits of Ganjam district. The deceased was identified as Sunita Nayak, 34, the younger daughter of Narayan Nayak of...

Koraput: Raising serious concerns over the state of healthcare infrastructure, former MLA Nimai Sarkar has questioned the government on the operational status of the new building of Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH) in Koraput. Despite being inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan...

Balasore: Marathon runner Dambarudhar Chanda of Balasore has won a medal at a marathon in Gangtok, Sikkim, completing a 75-kilometre race in just over 11 hours at age 56. Chanda finished sixth in the race, clocking 11 hours, 10 minutes and 55 seconds, within the...

Bargaon: Police in Sundargarh district have arrested eight men for allegedly posing as cow protectors while secretly aiding cattle smugglers and extorting money from them. Authorities seized two firearms, 10 rounds of ammunition and two cars from the suspects, police said. Superintendent of Police Amrit...

Berhampur: The PG Department of English at Berhampur University organised a one-day career counselling workshop Thursday on “Career Opportunities in Education and the Corporate World,” aimed at guiding postgraduate students and research scholars on emerging career paths. The programme was held under the patronage of...

Sambalpur: In a remarkable example of speedy justice under India’s new criminal laws, the SDJM Court of Sambalpur has convicted an accused in a temple idol theft case within just 28 days from the date of the complaint. The court found Rajanikant Bhainsal guilty under...