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Bhubaneswar: Former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi Sunday advocated a nationwide ban on the sale and use of firecrackers in the country to check air pollution. Speaking to media persons here on the sidelines of an event, Gandhi said the prime reason behind the air pollution...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday expressed serious concern over frequent accidents caused by state-run 'Ama Bus' and directed the authorities to provide training to drivers for skill development and instil a sensitive attitude among them. The Chief Minister has issued this directive...

Cuttack: The Inspector in charge of a police station in Cuttack city was arrested by vigilance officers while taking a bribe from a licensed liquor vendor Sunday, officials said. The arrested police officer has been identified as Bijaya Kumar Barik, inspector-in-charge (IIC) of Central Road...

Bhubaneswar: To reduce road accidents, Odisha government has launched the National Road Safety Month 2026 to create awareness about safety and traffic rules. Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy inaugurated the event Saturday. Road Safety Brand Ambassador, renowned actor Siddharth Mohapatra, international sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik...

Bhubaneswar: The capital city came alive with colour, music and movement as Bhubaneswar celebrated Patha Utsav Sunday, transforming the stretch between Master Canteen and Ram Mandir square into a vibrant cultural and recreational hub. The normally busy road was converted into a pedestrian-only celebration space,...

Bhubaneswar: All educational institutions across Odisha will observe a statewide programme of collective singing of Vande Mataram January 12, coinciding with Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and the National Youth Day, according to an official statement Saturday. On the occasion, students will also recite the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat...

Bhubaneswar: The Mancheswar Police arrested four persons in connection with a violent ruckus and extortion attempt at a bar in the Palasuni area of the city, the police informed Saturday. The incident took place near a bar in Rasulgarh under Mancheswar police limits on the...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: India saw new investment announcements worth Rs 26.62 lakh crore in the first nine months of FY26, with Odisha bringing 13.1 per cent of such intents, taking the second spot after Andhra Pradesh (25.3 per cent), according to a new report Saturday. The...

Bhubaneswar: Criticising the Narendra Modi government for replacing the rural job guarantee law MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged that the BJP neither respects Mahatma Gandhi nor Lord Ram, and uses them for "propaganda". Addressing a press conference in Bhubaneswar...

Bhubaneswar: All educational institutions across Odisha will observe a statewide programme of collective singing of Vande Mataram January 12, coinciding with Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and the National Youth Day, according to an official statement Saturday. On the occasion, students will also recite the "Atmanirbhar Bharat...