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London: A British Sikh soldier’s promotion within the United Kingdom (UK) Army ranks has become a social media sensation. The news of the British Sikh soldier’s achievement was posted by his proud wife on various social media platforms. It attracted thousands of messages and comments....

Bhubaneswar: With a view to providing quality education to tribal students, the state government has estimated to invest around Rs 1,012 crore for setting up of state-of-the-art mega education complexes in three tribal dominated districts—Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar. The complexes will be built by state...

New Delhi: Shudh Dhwani-2020, a three-day online concert organised by Snehalata Memorial Foundation, a socio-cultural outfit established in 1992 at Rourkela, came to an end Wednesday. Foundation’s Delhi unit conducted the event which was participated by many eminent vocalists, musicians and dancers of the country....

Mumbai: Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput had met a Dubai compliant drug dealer on the day he was murdered, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy has alleged in a tweet Monday. The veteran politician has been tweeting over the past couple of weeks, insisting Sushant...

Balasore:With all painting activities coming to a screeching halt due to pandemic, the earnings of several artists have taken a hit leaving them struggle to meet ends. In this difficult hour, Baleswari Kala Kendra, a prominent art centre of Balasore district which has been working...

Heavy rush after the weekend shutdown paralyzes vehicular movement at Bapuji Nagar in the capital city Vehicles parked illegally by the Mangalabagh Mahanadi Ringroad in Cuttack A poor trader eyeing customers for his hand made articles in Sachivalaya Marg road. Severe water-logging witnessed at OMP...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Friday claimed that the inclusive economic policy of the Narendra Modi government at the centre has strengthened the financial status of people in the country including in Odisha. The Union minister claimed that the beneficiaries of 65 central...

Cuttack: In a significant development, the Orissa High Court Wednesday directed the state government to pay Rs 533 as daily remuneration for home guards. The order is likely to benefit 16,894 home guards in the state. A division bench of Chief Justice Mohammad Rafiq and...

Bhubaneswar: Photography is not just a form of art which captures precious moments, a good snap often expresses a thousand emotions. In a bid to pay tribute to the art of photography, August 19 is observed as World Photography Day. However, the pandemic has restricted...

Bhawanipatna: The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted all sectors in the country. Its far reaching effect is also felt in the Niyamgiri hill, the home to Dongria Kondh tribal, one of the primitive tribes in the state, a report said. The pandemic has impacted the...