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Bhubaneswar: The opposition BJP in Odisha Thursday claimed that 80 per cent of BJD leaders were in touch with it to change sides. Speaking to reporters, BJP's state general secretary Prithviraj Harichandan said claimed that these BJD leaders were disenchanted, and they want to end...

In 2023, World Milk Day, with the theme ‘Enjoy Dairy’, will focus on showcasing how dairy is reducing its environmental footprint, while also providing nutritious foods and livelihoods. The objective will be to drive an active narrative that integrates the environmental, nutritional and societal impacts of...

Bhubaneswar: The regional centre of IMD in Bhubaneswar Thursday issued a Yellow Warning for several districts of Odisha. Upto 8.30 AM of June 2: As per the Yellow Warning (be updated), thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50kmph are very likely to...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha recorded a Gross GST collection of Rs 4,397.73 crore during May 2023 against a collection of Rs 3,955.75 crore over corresponding period of previous year with a growth rate of 11.17 percent. The progressive gross GST collection up to May 23 stands at...

Bhubaneswar/Joda: The Income Tax (I-T) Department officials Thursday launched simultaneous raids at several properties linked to former Champua MLA Jitu Patnaik in Keonjhar district on charges of tax evasion. The sleuths conducted searches at the former legislator’s house near Sai temple at Joda and his...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday inaugurated three state-of-the-art football training centres in Bhubaneswar. Featuring a total of six FIFA certified pitches, the three facilities -- Odisha Football Academy, Bhubaneswar Football Academy and Capital Arena Football – were developed at a cost of 90...

Bhubaneswar: Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch in Bhubaneswar has arrested Saroj Kumar Panda, one of the directors of Odyssa Homes & Commercials Pvt Ltd, Wednesday from Koraput district’s Jeypore town for cheating of Rs 9 crore in the name of providing commercial unit. Panda...

Bhubaneswar: In an effort to empower transgenders, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to engage them in the operation and maintenance of cesspool vehicles, an official said Thursday. An agreement was signed Wednesday between BMC and transgender TG Swikruti SHG for operation and maintenance...

Cuttack: The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) announced Wednesday an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the family of the minor girl who died Tuesday after suffering serious injuries due to the collapse of an old iron bridge here. The financial assistance was announced by CMC...

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in the month-long ‘Maha Jansampark Abhiyan’ in Odisha that was launched Wednesday, BJP Odisha unit President Manmohan Samal said here Wednesday. The campaign was launched by the BJP to mark the completion of nine years of...