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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday directed that a special team be rushed to Sikkim as some residents from Odisha were in the tourist vehicle which plunged into the Teesta river in Mangan district of the Himalayan state. Odisha CMO sources said, Majhi...

Bhubaneswar: Vigilance sleuths in Odisha Friday recovered over Rs 2 crore in cash and valuable assets from the possession of a government engineer, which are suspected to be disproportionate to his income, officials said. https://twitter.com/OdishaVigilance/status/1928293906128494733   They said the search operation at the residences and...

Kamakhyanagar: Former Kamakhyanagar MLA, Prasanna Pattnaik, passed away Wednesday at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was 74. His political journey began in 1977 when he was first elected as a legislator. Pattnaik’s legacy was further cemented with successful elections from the Kamakhyanagar constituency under...

Bhubaneswar: Menstruation is a blessing given by God and breaking the taboo around it is necessary to create a menstruation-friendly environment in society, said Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida at an event on the occasion of World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration organised by Women and...

Bhubaneswar: The Orissa Environmental Society (OES) will honour individuals for their outstanding efforts in environmental protection on the occasion of World Environment Day, June 5. Eminent cardiologist and former head of cardiology department at SCB Medical College Hrudananda Mishra will be bestowed with the ‘Lifetime...

RESHMI YADAV, OP Bhubaneswar: A field survey conducted recently at Shree Krishna Anand Old Age Home in Bhubaneswar brought to light the pressing challenges faced by elderly residents, including limited healthcare access, emotional neglect, and financial hardship. The visit was part of a broader research...

Bhubaneswar: The Health and Family Welfare department has stepped up efforts to tackle vector and water-borne diseases ahead of the monsoon season. A high-level review meeting led by Secretary Aswathy S was held Thursday to assess preparedness and issue directives for intensified grassroots action. ecretary...

MANOJ KUMAR JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government’s recent move to increase the upper age limit for state government job applicants from 32 to 42 years has triggered mixed reactions among aspirants. While some welcomed the decision as a lifeline, others expressed concerns over rising...

Bhubaneswar: The state Vigilance sleuths Thursday arrested two Minor Irrigation department officials in Gajapati district after catching them red-handed while accepting a cumulative bribe of Rs 30,000 to approve the pending bills of a contractor. A senior Vigilance officer identified the arrested officials as Suraj...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) Thursday organised ‘Jai Hind Sabha’ at Master Canteen Square as part of the party’s nation-wide initiative to honour the valour of armed forces during ‘Operation Sindoor’. The programme, which was organised under the leadership of OPCC president Bhakta...