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Bhubaneswar: The vigilance department of Odisha government has registered a total of 200 criminal cases and arrested 181 people including government officials during the year 2024, an official statement said. Of the 181 people arrested by the vigilance department, 37 were class-I officers, 27 class-II...

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas In a first, Odisha will host the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the event, which will offer an opportunity to engage and connect with...

Bhubaneswar: Expressing concern over farmer deaths in Odisha, leader of the opposition Naveen Patnaik Tuesday claimed the community was losing faith in the BJP government of the state. Patnaik made the comment after meeting the family of Krutibas Swain who allegedly died by suicide on...

Bhubaneswar: Trinidad and Tobago's President Christine Carla Kangaloo will be the chief guest at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas programme to be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, according to an official statement. Besides attending Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Kangaloo will take part in...

Cuttack: A cargo ship was detained at the Paradip Port on the direction of Orissa High Court as it did not settle dues of about Rs 15.56 lakh. MV Propel Fortune, which sails under the flag of Singapore, was not allowed to leave the territorial...

Bhubaneswar: Thousands of devotees from across the country Tuesday thronged to the coastal city of Puri in Odisha to have darshan of the Holy Trinity at the 12th-century shrine on the eve of the New Year. The devotees believe that beginning the year with the...

Bhubaneswar: The Union government has approved Rs 676.70 crore for infrastructural development of various universities and colleges in Odisha under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA), state Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters here, Suraj said that of Rs 676.70 crore,...

Bhubaneswar: The tectonic shift in Odisha's political landscape in 2024 ended the nearly 25-year rule of the thought-to-be invincible Naveen Patnaik government with the BJP coming to power for the first time in the state. This was Patnaik's first election defeat, which not only reduced...

Reshmi Yadav, OP Bhubaneswar: As 2024 comes to an end, Bhubaneswar is abuzz with excitement, gearing up for vibrant New Year celebrations. Bhubaneswar, known for its cultural richness and lively atmosphere, is ready to welcome 2025 with a variety of events featuring music, dance, and...

Bhubaneswar: Direct flight services from two airports in Odisha to some prominent cities across the country will be launched in the first week of January 2025. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), direct flight services from Veer Surendra Sai Airport at Jharsuguda to Hyderabad,...