Bhubaneswar: In all, 2,010 Agniveers, including 309 women and 276 Naviks (General Duty) of the Indian Coast Guard, participated in the passing out parade (POP) held at INS Chilka in Odisha Friday. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, reviewed the parade...
Bhubaneswar: A 40-year-old man died after taking part in a physical test for recruitment of home guards in Odisha's Khurda district Friday, police said. The deceased, Emadul Haque from Keranga area, felt unwell soon after participating in the 1,600-metre running test at the district headquarters...
Cuttack: Odisha Congress Friday staged a dharna near the office of the Director General of Police (DGP) demanding justice for the three women who died after being set on fire either by themselves or allegedly by miscreants in the past three weeks. Led by the...
Bhubaneswar: Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Friday criticised the state government, accusing it of showing complete neglect toward the agriculture sector over the past year. Addressing a press conference on Friday, BJD leaders alleged that none of the promises made to farmers have been fulfilled....
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,...
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in its latest report released recently has castigated India for...
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Uttar Pradesh’s latest babu reshuffle, while seemingly routine, is difficult to view in isolation. The Yogi Adityanath government has moved...
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