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Pottangi: In an unusual situation highlighting the challenges in border regions, Dhulipadar village in Kotia panchayat under this block of Koraput district is home to two primary schools belonging to two different states, a report said. One of the schools is run by the state...

Sonepur: The demand for naturally dyed cotton sarees from Subarnapur and Boudh districts is surging, driven by their eco-friendly appeal and durability. These sarees, crafted with organic dyes, are gaining popularity in major cities like Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, and Kolkata, commanding prices...

Khaira: The Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY), aimed at the development and beautification of backward and neglected villages, is progressing at a sluggish pace in Khaira block of Balasore district. Of the total allocation of Rs 3.93 crore, only 52% has been spent, leaving...

Daringbadi: A historic police outpost at Budaguda village under this block in Kandhamal district, established during British colonial rule, roared back to life Tuesday, ahead of its promised Independence Day reopening. The revival of the station, shuttered since 2017, has restored law and order and...

Chikiti: A lightning strike killed one person and injured two others Wednesday afternoon near K. Nuagaon on the banks of the Bahuda river in Chikiti block of Ganjam district, officials said. The deceased was identified as Bailadu Sethi, 40, from Birasingh Bijayalakshmi Narayanpur (Saru Sandhigaon)...

Angul: The Angul railway station is set to undergo a major transformation under the Amrit Station Scheme, with redevelopment work expected to be completed by December 2025. The project aims to convert Angul station into a modern, inclusive, and culturally vibrant railway hub, significantly enhancing...

 Angul : The police Wednesday arrested three persons, including two minors, on the charge of raping a woman when she was answering the call of nature in a roadside forest in Odisha's Angul district, an official said. According to the police, the incident happened when...

Bhubaneswar: The BJP government in Odisha has issued a notification making saffron colour code mandatory for all new and old office buildings owned by the state. The notification issued by the Works department said, The government has been pleased to adopt of uniform colour code...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several other central ministers in New Delhi and discussed various state-related issues, including the Mahanadi water dispute with neighbouring Chhattisgarh. In a social media post, Majhi said, "Had a courtesy...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will set up breastfeeding centres in various public places, including railway stations and bus stands, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said here on Wednesday. We will open dedicated centres for breastfeeding in public places. In the railway stations, a lady attendant...