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Kendrapada: Farmers in Kendrapada district have resumed kharif cultivation after prolonged rain and flooding, but are now facing a shortage of fertiliser and attacks by stem borer pests, adding to their woes. The problems have affected cultivation across all blocks of the district. Farmers have...

Kalahandi: A sharp disparity in police deployment has emerged in Kalahandi district, with 68 sanctioned posts lying vacant, mainly at police stations in remote and tribal-dominated areas, while several urban stations have personnel above their sanctioned strength, according to data obtained under the Right to...

RABINARAYAN JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: The Skill Development and Technical Education department has come under scrutiny over poor utilisation of budgetary funds, with no expenditure reported under 16 schemes involving Rs 740 crore, even as nearly half of the financial year has passed. Finance Adviser-cum-Special Secretary...

RABINARAYAN JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has set a target of generating Rs 1,054.33 crore from the sale of land and buildings in 2026-27, according to its budget estimates. The BDA has projected a surplus fund of Rs 1,909.59 crore for the...

RABINARAYAN JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: More than eight major water projects in Odisha have been awaiting approval from the Central Water Commission (CWC) for several years, with the Mahanadi water dispute cited as one of the key reasons for the delay. The Water Resources department has...

Anandapur: For more than 60 families in Soy Sahi under Gayalamunda panchayat of Anandapur block in Kendujhar district, the daily struggle for drinking water has finally eased, with two tubewells now providing relief to the remote hamlet. For years, the residents had depended on a...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Anu Garg Thursday directed district collectors to resolve land, clearance and implementation bottlenecks within stipulated timelines to ensure faster execution of government projects and schemes. Garg issued the direction while reviewing the progress of flagship schemes and projects with all district collectors...

Bhubaneswar: The state government has declared the Lok Seva Bhawan premises a ‘tobacco-free zone’ to protect public health, ensure a clean and healthy environment, and safeguard employees and visitors from the harmful effects of tobacco use. The Health and Family Welfare Department has issued a...

New Delhi: Abhishek Sharma recorded the fastest-ever century for an Indian and third quickest overall as his team crushed Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I to complete a 3-0 series sweep Thursday. After putting on 221/7 on board, riding on Abhishek's 34-ball 108...

By ARINDAM GANGULY, OP New Delhi: Union Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Thursday that Odisha has huge potential in the semiconductor sector and more investment is coming in the days ahead. Speaking at SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, Vaishnaw...