Kochi/Bhubaneswar: Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), Friday urged the Odisha government and the Centre to take decisive action against those who attacked Christian priests and nuns in Jaleswar Thursday. “The priests and nuns had gone to attend...
Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage in the Capital, a woman was brutally attacked by a food delivery boy inside her home after she allegedly questioned him about the delay in her parcel delivery. The victim, identified as Binodini Rath, a resident...
RESHMI YADAV, OP Bhubaneswar: With Raksha Bandhan around the corner, City markets are alive with colour and creativity. From traditional threads to modern, eco-friendly designs, rakhi sellers are catering to diverse customer preferences this festive season. “We’ve been in this business for 20 years and...
Bhubaneswar: Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling reviewed the malaria and dengue situation across the state during a virtual meeting held from Lok Seva Bhawan Thursday. He interacted with District Collectors, Commissioners, and CDMOs from various districts to assess ongoing efforts toward disease eradication....
Bhubaneswar: To mark National Handloom Day, Utkaliyas—a passionate collective of handloom saree enthusiasts—celebrated Odisha’s rich textile heritage with pride and elegance. Padma Shri Aruna Mohanty, renowned Odissi dancer, graced the occasion as chief guest. In her address, she highlighted Odisha’s age-old weaving traditions, describing them...
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a protest Thursday in front of the main gate of Sainik School, demanding the relocation of the Gadakana waste dumping yard located near the school within the Smart City and BMC limits. The protest,...
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday said that the state government has signed 33 agreements with an investment proposal of Rs 7,808 crore for the establishment of textile industries in the state. He said this while inaugurating the Exhibition-cum-Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage (EKTA)...
ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: The seventh edition of Odisha’s premier quizzing extravaganza — Orissa POST Mettle Meet 2025 — is poised to scale new heights with the participation of top-tier national institutions for the first time. Scheduled for August 9 and 10, this year’s event...
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering step towards addressing the rising cases of human-elephant conflict in Odisha, 'Hati Sabha', a novel community interaction programme on elephant conservation, was launched Thursday across 10 most affected districts in the state. The initiative is jointly conducted by Bikash Saathi, Dharitri,...
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is planning to use plastic waste for road construction in the state's urban areas, including Bhubaneswar, an official statement said Thursday. The decision was taken at a meeting held under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, principal secretary of the housing and...
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