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Bhubaneswar: The Indian men’s hockey team, currently ranked fifth in the world, is all set to kickstart their highly anticipated FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium here Saturday. Led by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardee Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: The Devolution Index Report on panchayats in the country has placed Odisha under the category of ‘medium scoring’ states along with Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. However, neighbouring states like West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and eight more have ranked top...

Bhubaneswar: In a major move aimed at strengthening the healthcare infrastructure in Odisha, the state government has prioritised the early operationalisation of two vital medical colleges – Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College & Hospital in Talcher, Angul, and the Government Medical College & Hospital in...

Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: In a significant achievement for road safety, Odisha has recorded a notable reduction in road accidents and fatalities in January 2025 compared to previous years. Official data reveals that the number of accidents in the state dropped by 99 cases, while fatalities decreased by...

Bhubaneswar: In a major push for urban governance transformation, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) department held its monthly Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) meeting Thursday. Principal Secretary Usha Padhee chaired the meeting, urging all ULBs to intensify efforts towards shaping the future of Urban Odisha...

RESHMI YADAV, OP Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Education and Care (IIEC) and Radio Surabhi, in collaboration with CRA Odisha, organised a capacity-building programme on World Radio Day at the Buddha Mandir complex Thursday. The event aimed to empower climate action teams, urban youth groups,...

Cuttack: The second liver transplant recipient at SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH), Manas Muduli, 39, passed away Wednesday. Muduli, a resident of Nayagarh, was admitted to the Central ICU of the hospital January 22 due to health complications. He breathed his last during treatment...

Bhubaneswar: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed disciplinary action against Begunia tehsildar in Khurda district over allegations of unauthorised cutting of trees for a road construction project under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). According to reports, residents of Chima village under Begunia block had...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Thursday said the people of the state opted for a change of government in the 2024 elections, describing it not just as a political decision but as a "declaration of faith." He emphasised that the people's decision to bring...

Bhubaneswar: Police Thursday arrested a man for allegedly stealing Rs 2.50 lakh cash and gold ornaments worth Rs 50 lakh from the house of senior Odisha Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik January 26, a senior police officer said. The accused was identified as Satish Reddy alias...