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Paradip: Panic gripped residents after a massive fire broke out Monday afternoon at the entry point of the IOCL refinery at Paradip in Jagatsinghpur district. The blaze started in a stack of plastic-coated pipes belonging to a private consultancy firm Techno Mount, which works within...

Kendrapara: The Central government has identified Kendrapara district as Odisha's only water-stressed district and included it in the Jal Shakti Abhiyan for groundwater recharge initiatives. However, locals allege that they have seen little improvement as the government’s mission to ensure a piped water supply to...

Anandapur: In the remote village of Shalachua, nestled on the edge of Keonjhar’s Anandapur block and abutting Mayurbhanj district, residents are stuck in a time warp. While India rapidly expands its 5G network and works on cutting-edge telecommunication advancements, villagers here climb trees to catch...

Jaipur: Vaibhav Suryavanshi completely stole the show at Sawai Mansingh Stadium as he became the youngest player to score a century in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) in 35-balls against Gujarat Titans. Suryavanshi (14y 32d) surpassed Manish Pandey (19y 253d), Rishabh Pant (...

Berhampur: A 65-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his two sons in Odisha's Ganjam district Monday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Gopal Krushna Sahu, a native of Kushapur. Family dispute is likely to be the cause behind the killing, they...

Bhubaneswar: Keeping in view the evolving situation across the country following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army and the Commissionerate of Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, Monday held a strategic meeting and became familiar with each other to jointly face any eventuality, if any. This was stated...

Jaipur: Skipper Shubman Gill struck 84 while Jos Buttler hammered unbeaten 50 to take Gujarat Titans to a formidable total of 209 for four against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match here Monday. Gill smacked four sixes and five fours to make 84...

Berhampur: A total of 44 children suffering from congenital heart disease went to Mumbai from Odisha's Ganjam district Monday for free surgery under a central scheme, officials said. These children, aged between 3 months and 15 years, will be treated at the SRCC Children's Hospital...

Bhubaneswar: The Puri–Bangiriposi–Puri Super Fast Express has been upgraded with modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches, offering improved safety and comfort to passengers, East Coast Railways said. The inaugural run of the upgraded train service was flagged off Monday at Bangiriposi station. However, regular operation...

Bhubaneswar: Following the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives, including one from Odisha, the state government has decided to cancel ration cards illegally issued to foreign nationals over the years, officials said Monday. Speaking to reporters, state Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister KC Patra...