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Rourkela: Odisha's Opposition Congress Sunday held a demonstration here demanding the resignation of Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram for allegedly threatening political opponents who attempted to tarnish his image and oust him from the ministry. The Union minister's statement came after Rakesh Paswan, a...

Bhadrak: A police sub-inspector was arrested in Odisha's Bhadrak district Sunday for allegedly subjecting his wife to physical and mental harassment, an officer said. Gananath Sethi, 36, a resident of Daspalla in Nayagarh district, was arrested following a complaint filed by his wife, Bhadrak Town...

Bhubaneswar: Heavy rain lashed several parts of Odisha, while a red alert for intense rainfall has been issued for three districts Sunday as a low-pressure system formed over the Bay of Bengal in the morning, weather department officials said. The low-pressure system over the northwest...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has decided to directly deduct court-ordered maintenance grant or alimony from the salaries of male government employees who fail to pay their wives or children despite judicial directions. According to an official statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) Sunday, CM...

New Delhi/Baragada: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday highlighted the inspiring example of women from Odisha’s Debrigarh region, who have turned forest conservation into a source of livelihood while contributing to the protection of the natural environment. Speaking during the 137th episode of his monthly radio...

By Giridhari Parichha, OP Paralakhemundi: The Government Primary Residential School at Maringi under Labanyagarh panchayat in Goshani block of Gajapati district is functioning amid several problems, including a shortage of classrooms and teachers. Established in 1999 and located just 6 km from the block headquarters,...

Banarpal: India is known worldwide for its rich biodiversity. Rural areas, in particular, are home to diverse ecosystems, plant and animal species, traditional livelihoods and cultural practices. However, rural biodiversity is increasingly coming under threat from human activities. To promote its conservation, sustainable use and...

Chhatrapur: Ganjam district administration Saturday distributed laptops to 19 visually impaired students, in a significant move towards inclusive education and learning. A special event was organised by the District Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities department in the Ganjam Collectorate here with ADM...

Paralakhemundi: A fire broke out Saturday morning at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Paralakhemundi, the headquarters of Gajapati district, destroying important official documents and equipment worth lakhs of rupees. The fire reportedly broke out at around 9:45am in the office’s computer section. Employees who...

Digapahandi: A 17-year-old boy was killed and another minor was seriously injured after large rocks fell on them while they were digging murram at an unauthorised quarry near Ustapalli village under Patiguda panchayat in Ganjam district’s Sanakhemundi block Saturday morning. The deceased was identified as...