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Pottangi: The neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh has again entered the Kotia panchayat under Pottangi block in the Koraput district, continuing a pattern of repeated incursions. The latest incident occurred Friday, reigniting local resentment over Andhra’s ongoing activities inside Odisha’s border villages. According to reports,...

Kendrapara: Potato farmers in this district are facing a severe seed shortage as the government supply has yet to reach them, even after the start of November. Many have been forced to buy seeds from private markets at high prices, raising concerns about crop success...

Hatadihi: Days after Nandipada police in Keonjhar district seized 18 Hyva trucks and a tractor carrying illegally mined sand, two alleged sand smugglers have been arrested in connection with the case, police said Saturday. Police had seized the illegally mined sand-laden vehicles November 10 and...

Berhampur: Police Saturday conducted a Test Identification (TI) parade for eight accused lodged in the Berhampur Circle Jail in connection with the murder of advocate and BJP leader Pitabas Panda. A magistrate, a police official, and two eyewitnesses entered the jail to identify the suspects....

Bhanjanagar: Miscreants allegedly decamped with four Radha-Krishna idols made of ‘Ashtadhatu’ (eight metals) and two idols of dancers, all estimated to be around 300 years old, from Narayan Swami temple established by the Bhanja royal family at Narayanpatna under Tarasingh police limits in Ganjam district...

Malkangiri : In a bizarre bid to impress their girlfriends with Apple iPhones, two youths from Telangana ended up in police custody after being caught smuggling ganja in Malkangiri district, officials said Saturday. The accused, T. Trinath Kumar and B. Yuvacharan Aditya, both from Khammam...

Harbhanga: A police constable was bludgeoned to death by a co-villager at Jajpur village under Purunakatak police limits in Boudh district, police officials said Saturday. The accused, identified as Sanjaya Nayak, has been arrested, they added. The deceased was identified as Uday Ranjan Pattnaik, 54,...

Rajnagar: Forest officials arrested 19 fishermen and seized two trawlers for allegedly fishing illegally in the prohibited waters of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary. Acting on the direction of Assistant Conservator of Forests Manas Kumar Das, a patrol team led by Deputy Ranger Kapilendra Pradhan and Foresters...

Bhubaneswar: In a major breakthrough against the illegal arms trade, the Special Crime Unit (SCU) of the Commissionerate Police busted an inter-state gun-smuggling racket and arrested two persons from Bihar involved in the operation, police said Saturday. The accused have been identified as Divyanshu Kumar...

Bhubaneswar: The Commerce & Transport department convened a meeting with SLBC member banks to launch the new Atmanirbhar Mahila SuVahak (AMA SuVahak) scheme and ensure coordinated efforts for its smooth and effective implementation. The meeting was chaired by Commerce & Transport department Principal Secretary Usha...