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...
Anandapur: A delivery agent was electrocuted and two others were critically injured after coming in contact with an 11 KV transmission wire while unloading parcels from a vehicle near a hotel along National Highway 20 under Ghasipura police limits in Keonjhar district Monday. The deceased...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has seized illegal firecrackers and explosives worth Rs 8.24 crore and arrested 133 people during a 14-day special statewide drive, officials said Monday. The drive was conducted from September 14 to 27 following a direction from the DGP. The objective was to...
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has deployed over 60 platoons of personnel each in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to ensure the smooth conduct of Durga Puja festivities, officials said Monday. Briefing reporters, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said 61 platoons, including 20 platoons of home...
Cuttack: Odisha’s Cuttack Durga Puja is renowned worldwide for its exquisite gold and silver filigree work. The ornaments adorning the Goddess and the backdrop of the idols are crafted from gold and silver, showcasing remarkable artistry. Monday marks Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Durga...
Rourkela: National Institute of Technology (NIT) researchers have developed an AI model that aims to improve how vehicles communicate with each other in vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs), according to officials. The patented model, called 'Adaptive Contention Window Optimisation in VANETs using Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning...
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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By Dilip Cherian The Centre appears keen to give young IPS officers early exposure to the workings and priorities of...
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The demonstration by scores of policemen and officers outside the Delhi Police headquarters on 2 November to protest against some...
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