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Bhubaneswar: Amid speculation over the appointment of a new president of BJP's Odisha unit, Union Health Minister and party’s national president JP Nadda Friday met senior leaders of the saffron party in Bhubaneswar. Nadda had a closed-door meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the...

Cuttack: Bodies of a man and his 17-year-old daughter were recovered from their residence in Odisha's Cuttack Friday, a police officer said. The deceased man was identified as Manas Ranjan Dash. According to police, Dash and his daughter were supposed to vacate the flat during...

Bhubaneswar: The mortal remains of popular Odia actor Uttam Mohanty were consigned to flames at the Satya Nagar crematorium in Bhubaneswar Friday in the presence of hundreds of his fans and followers. Amid slogans of 'Uttam Mohanty Amar Rahe' (May Uttam Mohanty live forever), the...

Malkangiri (Odisha):  BJD president Naveen Patnaik Friday came down heavily on the ruling BJP at the Centre and accused it of acting against the interests of tribals to protect its political interests. The Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly made this remark while virtually addressing...

Bhubaneswar: Union Health Minister JP Nadda said Friday that India will meet the target of eliminating tuberculosis (TB) from the country by the end of this year, five years ahead of the global target. Nadda said this while inaugurating the 9th National Summit on Good...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has set a target of spending 85 per cent of the budget estimates for 2024-25 fiscal against an expenditure of 81 per cent achieved in 2023-24, an official statement said. Majhi, who also holds the Finance portfolio, set...

Bhubaneswar: The mortal remains of veteran Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty arrived in Bhubaneswar Friday. Mohanty, a celebrated figure in the Odia film industry, passed away late Thursday night while undergoing treatment for liver cirrhosis at a private hospital in Gurgaon. He was widely recognised for...

BIJAY MANDAL, OP Bhubaneswar: There are only a few actors from Odisha who appeared in Hindi movies but Uttam Mohanty is the only actor after Prashanta Nanda who headlined a Hindi movie. Uttam was more than just an actor. He was a beloved figure whose...

Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways set a remarkable record during the Maha Kumbh by operating over 15,000 trains in just 42 days, far surpassing the initial target of 13,500 trains. The record-breaking achievement included special trains, designed to accommodate the massive influx of pilgrims traveling from across...

Bhubaneswar: The state government, in collaboration with urban development authorities and environmental experts, has announced the Mahanadi waterfront project to transform the riverfront into a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive urban space. The project aims to enhance the quality of life for locals, boost tourism, and...