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Bhubaneswar: Indian shrimp exporters, including those from Odisha, are keeping their fingers crossed as the US is set to begin its review of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on shrimp next month, and are seeking government intervention to help secure relief amid stiff global competition, industry...

Bhubaneswar: Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganeshram Singhkhuntia Thursday announced that steps are being taken to grant Similipal the status of a National Park soon. Speaking at a high-level meeting, Singhkhuntia said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has allocated Rs 50 crore for the...

Bhubaneswar: Drunk acts often land one in trouble. A 36-year-old man from the Capital City learnt it the hard way. Early Thursday morning, when a group of policemen intercepted Chandan Kumar Basantia near the Puri Bypass junction for riding a red Activa scooter without a...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the creation of 2,000 new posts in the state’s traffic branch to streamline and strengthen the traffic management and road safety system in Odisha. According to the Chief Minister's decision, 70 new posts will be created at...

Bhubaneswar: Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari Thursday said Odisha will soon get America-like highways. Unveiling 19 national highway projects worth Rs 4,137 crore in the state, he said road connectivity will boost tourism in the state. "The Centre will provide world-class infrastructure to Odisha,...

Bhubaneswar: Launching a veiled attack on the BJP government in Odisha, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik Thursday alleged that efforts are being made to change history to demean the contribution and sacrifice of great sons. Patnaik, the Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly,...

Cuttack: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Thursday said that former chief minister Harekrushna Mahatab's vision shaped Odisha. He was addressing a memorial lecture on 'Infrastructure Development and Odisha' during a national conference held on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary celebration of Mahatab at Ravenshaw...

Bhubaneswar: Union minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate and lay the foundation of highway projects worth Rs 4,000 crore in Odisha Thursday, an official release said. The Union minister for road transport and highways was welcomed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and state BJP president...

Bhubaneswar: Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, Thursday filed his nomination papers for the post of BJD president at Sankha Bhawan here. He was the sole candidate for the post. Patnaik has been elected as BJD president eight times in a row...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday paid tribute to the legendary former chief minister Biju Patnaik on his death anniversary. "Humble tributes to the great public figure, freedom fighter and former Chief Minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, on his death anniversary. His contribution...