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Phulbani: Four people, including a three-year-old child, died and another was injured in a collision between two motorcycles in Odisha's Kandhamal district Wednesday, police said. The accident occurred at Banduli village, around 40 km from here, under the Gochhapada Police Station limits, when the two...

Kolkata: Marco Jansen struck a stunning 55 not out in a rearguard action to help South Africa reach 169 for 8 against New Zealand in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup Wednesday. Jansen struck two fours and five sixes in his 30-ball unbeaten...

Bhubaneswar: At least three persons, including a boy, drowned while taking a bath after celebrating Holi at separate places in Odisha Wednesday, police said. While two incidents took place in Jajpur district, the third one happened in Cuttack district. A report from Jajpur said that...

Kolkata: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl against South Africa in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup Wednesday. New Zealand made one change to their playing XI with James Neesham coming in for Matt Henry. South Africa...

Sunit Mishra Bhubaneswar: Elections for four Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha will be held March 16. Of the four seats, voting is unlikely in three. However, the fourth seat has triggered fresh political developments. Instead of attempting to split opposition votes directly, the ruling Bharatiya...

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has imposed traffic restrictions on certain routes of both cities March 5 and 6 in view of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's two-day visit to Odisha beginning Thursday. Shah is scheduled to arrive here around 8 pm and will...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Holi, wishing everyone a happy, safe and harmonious celebration. He urged citizens to celebrate the festival of colors with joy and responsibility, while maintaining...

Kolkata: The first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to unfold, with New Zealand locking horns with South Africa here at Eden Gardens Wednesday. A place in the final is at stake, as the winner will advance to the...

Puri: The Jagannath temple authorities in Puri Wednesday informed that the shrine will be out of bounds for devotees for four hours March 5 for a special ritual called 'Banakalagi. In a public notice, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) said that darshan inside the temple...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police have made extensive security arrangements in view of Holi celebrations across the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, informed Suresh Dev Datta Singh, Commissioner of Police, Tuesday. Speaking to media persons, Singh said that Holi is celebrated on a large scale in...