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Bhubaneswar: In a first, the state government has decided to provide financial assistance of over `7 crore to various Durga Puja committees across Odisha. For the purpose of financial assistance, the committees have been categorised into three groups: ‘A’, Heritage Durga Puja Committees, ‘B’, 75-year-old...

Bhubaneswar: In a major breakthrough, the CID Crime Branch has unearthed an organised criminal syndicate that attempted to sabotage the Sub-Inspector (SI) of Police recruitment examination for monetary gain. During the investigation into the suspected leakage of question papers for the SI and equivalent rank...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to prepare a comprehensive master plan to prevent loss of human lives due to landslides in hilly areas of the state, Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said here Saturday. Speaking to media persons, Pujari said a landslide has emerged...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday met BJP national president JP Nadda in Delhi to discuss organisational matters and the current political situation in the state, triggering speculation over a possible expansion of his ministry and selection of the party's candidate for the...

Cuttack: Six people were arrested following a clash between two groups during a Durga Puja idol immersion procession in Odisha’s Cuttack, police said. The incident took place near Hatipokhari in the Daraghabazar area around 2am Saturday, as the procession was heading to Devi Gada on...

Bhubaneswar: BJP MP Sambit Patra Saturday claimed the previous UPA government at the Centre did not take action against Pakistan after the 26/11 attack under "foreign pressure". Addressing a press conference in Bhubaneswar, he said that before 2014, the Indian armed forces had the valour,...

Cuttack: Six people, including Deputy Commissioner of Police Rishikesh Khillari, were injured after a clash broke out between two groups during a Durga Puja idol immersion procession in Odisha's Cuttack in the early hours of Saturday, police said. The incident happened near Hatipokhari in the...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: As the world celebrates World Animal Day 2025, Odisha stands out as a beacon of biodiversity, sheltering over 114 species of mammals, 537 birds, 131 reptiles, and more across its forests, mangroves, and coastlines. However, this rich biodiversity faces serious threats—habitat...

Bhubaneswar: Two persons died and two others went missing in rain-related incidents triggered by a depression in Odisha's Gajapati district, officials said Friday. The deceased were identified as Trinath Nayak of Bastriaguda gram panchayat and Laxman Nayak of Meripalli gram panchayat, the district administration said....

Bhubaneswar: The annual Durga Puja festivities concluded in Odisha with thousands of devotees bidding farewell to the goddess in grand immersion processions Friday. In the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, the processions began around noon and are set to continue till late into the...