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Paradip: Odisha Police Thursday arrested a 30-year-old man for the murder of a 24-year-old woman, whose mutilated body was found in a farmland in Jagatsinghpur district recently, officials said. The accused, identified as Suryakant Swain alias Bubu, a former lover of the victim, hails from...

By Arindam Ganguly, OP Bhubaneswar: Highlighting that Odisha is rapidly emerging as a hub for industry, investment, technology and innovation, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Thursday that entrepreneurs are not just successful business persons but role models whose stories inspire the younger generation to...

Mumbai: India's recent T20 World Cup-winning hero Sanju Samson smashed his fifth IPL century, as his 101 not out powered Chennai Super Kings to 207/6 against Mumbai Indians in an IPL clash between the two five-time champions, Thursday. The CSK opener and keeper-batter stayed till...

Berhampur: Odisha Police Thursday arrested nine people, including two family members, for their alleged involvement in the abduction and murder of a real estate businessman in Odisha's Ganjam district, an officer said. The police arrested the accused persons a day after recovering the highly decomposed...

Bhubaneswar: Following reports of attacks on officials engaged in census work, the Odisha government Thursday issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the safety and security of the on-duty functionaries. At least four officials, including two women, were physically assaulted and their vehicle vandalised when...

Bhubaneswar: The political slugfest between the ruling BJP and Opposition BJD over the safety of Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar intensified Thursday, with Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan alleging that the previous government had forged the treasury's keys after misplacing the original one. Harichandan's remarks...

Banki: At least 60 people fell ill Wednesday after consuming food at a post-funeral feast in Kalapathar village under Baideshwar police limits in Odisha’s Cuttack district, officials said. After consuming the food, several villagers began experiencing symptoms of suspected food poisoning, including vomiting, diarrhoea, and...

Berhampur: Berhampur railway station in southern Odisha, handling over 162 trains and 25,000 passengers every day, will be redeveloped at a cost of Rs 300 crore, officials said Thursday. At the heart of the redevelopment is a major capacity expansion. The station will gain three...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Speaker Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister of Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education, Thursday said Odisha is emerging as a major investment destination, backed by an industry-friendly environment and progressive policies. Addressing the Business Eminence Awards 2026, Swain thanked Dharitri and Orissa POST Editor...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha remained in the grip of  severe heatwave as temperatures surged across coastal and western regions, with the India Meteorological Department warning that the conditions are likely to persist for at least five more days. Heatwave conditions were reported in Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and Bolangir...