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Bhubaneswar: Odisha's freedom fighter Nilamani Samal died at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack at the age of 101 Saturday, his family said. He is survived by a son. Samal, also the president of State Freedom Fighter Samiti, Odisha, was imprisoned for three years...

New Delhi/ Bhubaneswar: BJP Saturday appointed its Rajya Sabha member from Uttar Pradesh, Vijaypal Singh Tomar, as in-charge of the Lok Sabha polls in Odisha. BJP MLA in Chhattisgarh Lata Usendi has also been appointed election co-in-charge for the state. Along with Odisha, the party...

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Friday issued a cold wave warning in parts of Odisha for the next two days, an official said. With a cold and dry wind blowing into the state from north-west direction, a few districts in north interior Odisha are...

Bhubaneswar: Annual tribal fair ‘Adivasi Mela 2024' began here Friday showcasing a variety of tribal cultures, traditions, anthropological narratives, and products from different parts of Odisha. ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Minister Jagannath Saraka, accompanied by the department secretary, Roopa R...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday said Odisha's development model has created opportunities for everyone. In his message on Republic Day, he said the state's economic progress was better than the national average. "Odisha is a top performer in poverty alleviation. The NITI Aayog report...

Bhubaneswar: With their strong self-belief and courage, women of Odisha have now become a part of the state’s development journey, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik speaking at 31st Foundation Day of the Odisha State Women’s Commission (OWC) here Thursday. On the occasion, joining as the...

Bhubaneswar: India marks National Voters’ Day, a significant occasion to encourage active participation in the democratic process, January 25 every year. This day holds immense importance, reminding citizens of their fundamental right to vote and its crucial role in shaping the nation’s future. National Voters’...

Bhubaneswar: In a first-of-its-kind initiative to integrate technology into the healthcare system, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar commissioned Drone Health Services Thursday. Two days after a successful trial run, the national institute has initiated the use of drones to transport critical...

Bhubaneswar:Four persons from Odisha including a 105-year-old Krishna Leela singer have been selected for the Padma Shri award for their contribution to the field of art. The four are – Gopinath Swain, Bhagabat Padhan, Binod Maharana and Binod Kumar Pasayat. Gopinath Swain (105), a Krishna...