Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly Tuesday passed a resolution to observe Odia Pakhya, a 14-day cultural festival, from April 1 across the state. The initiative aims to reconnect people with Odisha's rich cultural heritage and traditions during the fortnight, Odia Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi...
Mullanpur: A disciplined bowling effort helped Punjab Kings restrict former champions Gujarat Titans to 162 for six in an Indian Premier League match Tuesday. Vijaykumar Vyshak (3/34) was the most successful bowler with three wickets, while Yuzvendra Chahal (2/28) and Marco Jansen (1/20) snared two...
Bhubaneswar: Seven Odisha government-run companies and corporations incurred a loss of Rs 794.98 crore during the financial year 2022-23, the CAG said in a report. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) audited the financial performance of the State Public Sector Enterprises (SPSEs) for the financial...
Bhubaneswar: Asserting that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) no longer poses a threat in the state, Odisha Police Tuesday said the surrender window for the remaining Maoists has been closed with the deadline ending March 31. Additional Director General of Police (Anti-Naxal Operations) Sanjeeb Panda said...
Bhubaneswar: Rakesh Tikait, farmer rights activist and Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) National Spokesperson, Tuesday, alleged that he and several farmer leaders were detained by authorities in Odisha despite having prior permission by delegations, and asserted that the organisation would return to intensify its outreach among...
Bhubaneswar: A total of 523 people have lost their lives, and 1,391 were injured in attacks by wild animals, including elephants, in Odisha over the past three years, Forest Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia told the Assembly Tuesday. Replying to a written...
Bhubaneswar: Under the Swachh Survekshan initiative, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Monday launched a citywide stray dog vaccination drive to make the capital rabies-free. Mayor Sulochana Das and Commissioner Chanchal Rana inaugurated the programme at the BMC headquarters in the presence of Deputy Mayor Manjulata...
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly was adjourned for about 40 minutes Tuesday as opposition members strongly protested alleged 'insult' to son of the soil and former chief minister Biju Patnaik by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. As soon as the House assembled for the Question Hour at...
Cuttack: A fire broke out in front of the Orissa High Court gate. The incident occurred near the Lalbag Gate Kaligali area. As a result, one scooter, two bikes, and a Scorpio SUV were completely gutted. On receiving information, the fire services team reached the...
Boinda: A wildfire that has engulfed the Kenchuanali forest under Dhandatopa forest range of Thakurgarh police limits in Angul district is showing no sign of subsiding, even as the Forest department is yet to take effective measures to douse the raging blaze. The blaze has...
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