Barbil: Police Tuesday arrested a man for allegedly killing his wife in an alleged case of domestic violence in Keonjhar district. The accused was identified as Neel Prasad Sharma, who works as an assistant manager with Rungta Mines, while the deceased, Nirmala Sharma, 41. The...
Berhampur: The partially-burnt decomposed body of a man was recovered from the MKCG Medical College and Hospital premises in Berhampur Tuesday, sparking suspicion of a brutal murder and an attempt to destroy evidence. The body, found on the Hetabandh Road - opposite the outdoor playground...
Sambalpur: In a bizarre decision, more than 150 families who had been displaced seven decades ago by the Hirakud Dam project, and resettled in other villages, have now been served with fresh eviction notices by the government, a report said Tuesday. This has sparked unrest...
Sonepur: Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Ballabh Ksheti, 45, ex- sarpanch and husband of Gajabandha panchayat sarpanch Basanti Ksheti, police said Tuesday. The accused were identified as Jogeswar Bhue, 42, of Brahmanipali; Gobinda Behera, 26, of Pandarapali; Dhananjay Pashayat,...
Bhubaneswar: A large-scale protest erupted in Bhubaneswar Tuesday as diverse democratic, political, and rights-based organisations came together to oppose the mining lease granted to Vedanta in the ecologically sensitive Sijimali region of Odisha. Protesters accused the state government of suppressing local opposition and enabling corporate...
Bhubaneswar: The NSS Bureau of Rama Devi Women’s University (RDWU) held a special sensitisation programme Tuesday for NSS Programme Officers from affiliated colleges across Odisha. The event, conducted on the university campus, aimed to strengthen the understanding and effectiveness of NSS officers in community service...
Bhubaneswar: South African company Eveready has shown interest in setting up wind turbines in select districts of Odisha. The company made a detailed presentation during a high-level meeting on renewable energy held Tuesday, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo. Singh Deo highlighted India’s...
Bhubaneswar: Railway Board Director General (Safety) Hari Shankar Verma, Tuesday concluded a three-day safety inspection of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) from July 13 to 15. The visit aimed to assess the implementation of safety initiatives, infrastructure readiness, and staff preparedness across critical sections of...
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is fi rmly committed to developing future-ready talent capable of thriving in the digital era, said Industries, Skill Development & Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain Tuesday. He was speaking at the World Youth Skills Day 2025 celebration held at the...
Bhubaneswar: The Regional Science Centre (RSC), Bhubaneswar, flagged off two Mobile Science Exhibition (MSE) buses, focused on Electricity & Magnetism and Measurement, to engage students in rural areas of Keonjhar and Nuapada districts. These mobile units aim to bring interactive, hands-on science experiences to underserved...
By Dilip Cherian While there is a diplomatic thaw between India and Canada, turning it into a meaningful trade pact...
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The infidelity of the Nvidia co-founder, Jensen Huang, the AI tech giant company’s CEO, who recently admitted he had been...
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The quality of air that people across cities in India have been breathing on Deepabali nights for the past few...
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By Aakar Patel Attacks on Bengali Christians and their churches have begun following the BJP's victory in the state. Last...
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