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Bhubaneswar: The six BJD MLAs issued a show-cause notice for voting for BJP-backed Independent candidate Dilip Ray in the Rajya Sabha election, Friday, asked the party chief whip to withdraw the notice or face legal action. The six MLAs - Chakramani Kanhar (Baliguda), Naba Kishor...

Baripada: Normal life was affected Friday in Odisha's Rairangpur area due to a bandh called by Mayurbhanj Adivasi Ekata Manch (Tribal Unity Forum) in protest against the arrest of 34 tribals following a face-off with police personnel during a protest March 13. Several political parties,...

Kendrapara: A joint raid by Bhitarkanika National Park, Revenue department and police Friday demolished unauthorised prawn dykes on the fringe of the park in Kendrapara district for violation of the coastal regulation zone, an official said. Acres of encroached government land were reclaimed after the...

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha celebrated 'Pakhala Dibasa' to showcase the state's rich culinary heritage and cultural legacy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said it is not just a delicious food, but the aroma of our soil, the pride of our traditions, and an integral...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed officers to ensure that there is no disruption in drinking water and power supply during the summer. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari gave the direction at a meeting on tackling heatwave conditions in the state. All district...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday announced the regularisation of contractual schematic junior teachers, granting them full employee status. The decision will take effect from their date of joining, with retrospective implementation from Jan. 1, 2026. Teachers appointed during the 2023–24 academic year will...

Kolkata: In a big blow to Kolkata Knight Riders, pacer Harshit Rana was Friday ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 owing to the ligament injury that he sustained during a warm-up match ahead of the recent T20 World Cup. The fast bowler suffered a...

Berhampur: A village in Odisha's Ganjam district has been converted into a solar-powered settlement under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with nearly half of its households installing rooftop panels, officials said. Matikhala village now has around 200 of its 450 households equipped...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has launched an operation to nab wanted Maoist leader Sukru, carrying a reward of Rs 55 lakh on his head, after the forces located his hiding place in a dense forest, DGP Y B Khurania said Friday. Khurania said security forces comprising...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday said the world will witness the love for sports that the state has as it will host the World Athletics Indoor Championships, 2028. The state is looking forward to welcoming athletes and fans from across the globe...