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Aska: The body of a 14-year-old boy was recovered Tuesday morning from a secluded spot along Khandrabali-Ramanapalli road under Gangapur police limits in Ganjam district, a source said. The deceased has been identified as Amar Bishoyi, son of Babu Bishoyi of Khandrabali village. Authorities suspect...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi greeted the people on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. The governor wished for happiness, prosperity, and success in everyone's lives. In a post on X, Majhi said, "Warmest wishes to all on Maha...

Chennai/Bhubaneswar: Zoho Corporation is planning a new data centre in Odisha as it scales up its homegrown messaging app ‘Arattai’, Chief Scientist and Co-founder Sridhar Vembu said Tuesday. Launched in 2021, Arattai is a privacy-first messaging app. Voice and video calls are end-to-end encrypted, and...

Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD in Odisha Tuesday expressed concern over the safety of women working during night shifts, and said the BJP government's steps to bring labour reforms must empower farmers and workers. The BJD's comment comes a day after the state Cabinet approved proposals to...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) has postponed the written examination for CPSE-2024, which was earlier scheduled for October 5 and 6, 2025. The decision was taken due to “unforeseen developments,” the board announced in a press note Tuesday. A new date for the examination...

Balasore: Even as the Indian government pushes forward with plans to strengthen the country’s military infrastructure, concerns have surfaced over alleged encroachments on land belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Talsari beach in Bhograi block of Balasore district. In the 1990s, the IAF...

By Manoj Kumar Jena, OP Cuttack: As the twin cities gear up for Durga Puja celebrations, creative pandals and vibrant light decorations are drawing crowds. The Silver City’s ‘3D tunnel gate’ is winning hearts and going viral on social media. The 3D tunnel at Chahata...

Boudh: In a tragic incident reminiscent of the infamous Dana Majhi incident, family members had to carry a person’s body to their home on shoulders after the hearse did not arrive in time at the hospital under Baunsuni police limits in Boudh district Sunday. Meanwhile,...

Bhanjanagar: Panic has gripped locals with as many as 52 elephants reportedly present in the North Ghumsur forest division of Ganjam district Monday. When night falls, the elephant herds leave the forest and cause extensive damage in nearby villages, residents said. Reports said elephants blocked...

Soro: A major train accident was narrowly averted at Soro railway station in Balasore district Sunday evening, rekindling memories of the Bahanaga train tragedy. Sources said the Howrah-Bhubaneswar Jan Shatabdi Express (12073) arrived at Soro station at 5:36 pm and was scheduled to depart at...