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Bhubaneswar: The opposition BJD in Odisha Thursday asked the BJP to prove its ‘patriotism’ by dismissing Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah, who allegedly made derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofia Qureshi. BJD spokesperson Lekhashree Samantsinghar alleged that the Shah's statement showed the mindset of the BJP....

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Higher Education Department Thursday signed a MoU with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to enhance financial literacy through investor awareness programmes and to implement student skilling initiatives. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj....

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Thursday said that it has informed the steel manufacturing companies that the state is likely to auction around 30 iron ore mines this year. The assurance was given by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi when he met a delegation of Indian...

Cuttack: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Thursday flagged off a National Tricolour bike rally or 'Parakram Shobhayatra' in Cuttack town to commemorate the success of Operation Sindoor. The event was a tribute to the unmatched valour and unwavering dedication of the Indian Armed Forces. The...

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Thursday congratulated the Indian Armed Forces for the success of Operation Sindoor. Pradhan, who hails from Odisha, said the state has added a new feat with the successful trial of 'Bhargavastra', anti-drone missile system from Gopalpur in Ganjam district. Lauding...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha vigilance launched simultaneous raids at properties and offices of an additional block development officer (ABDO) Thursday morning, an official said. On the allegation of acquisition of disproportionate assets (DA) beyond his known sources of income, vigilance teams comprising of eight DSPs, nine...

Keonjhar: At a time when bat population across the world is dwindling due to emerging environmental hazards, locals of a sleepy village in Ghatagaon block of this district have taken it upon themselves to protect the flying mammals, according to a report. Balabhadrapur village, widely...

Bhubaneswar: Handloom, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta underlined the importance of handloom and handicrafts as key cultural symbols of the state, urging the need for enhanced marketing strategies and global exposure. During the inauguration of a two-day workshop and review meeting for field...

Puri: A youth drowned in Narendra Pond Wednesday during the ‘Chapakhela’ ritual of the Chandan Yatra festival in the holy town of Puri. Fire services personnel and lifeguards recovered the body, which was then sent to the District Headquarters Hospital for post-mortem by Kumbharpara Police....

Bhubaneswar: The ward-level public grievance hearings will commence from Thursday under its jurisdiction, announced Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). Citizens will be invited to provide feedback on work completed in each ward and suggest future course of action, if needed. BMC Mayor, deputy mayor, standing committee...