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Bhubaneswar: Almost after eight years, the Students' Union election will be held in Odisha next year, informed State Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Monday. The announcement from the Law Minister came during a programme in Jajpur. Speaking to media, Harichandan said, “The elections are usually held...

Bhubaneswar: Migrant workers from Odisha who are working in Bangladesh and have since been stranded in the country, will soon be brought back to the state, Labour and Employees State Insurance Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia informed here Monday. According to rough estimates, more than...

Bhubaneswar: The financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) will be increased by Rs 60,000 to Rs 1,80,000 from the existing Rs 1,20,000, Odisha Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water department Minister Rabi Narayan Naik stated here Monday. The minister added that a guideline...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police, which recently busted a major SIM box racket in the state, will send a special team to Ranchi to seize another SIM box with Jharkhand police's help, a senior officer said Monday. The racket was busted August 16 when police arrested West...

Bhubaneswar: Raksha Bandhan was celebrated across Odisha Monday amid a festive fervour. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi celebrated the festival in Bhubaneswar where Deputy CM Pravati Parida tied a rakhi on his hand. She was joined by women of different ages in tying rakhis on...

Bhubaneswar: The police have banned use of disc jockeys (DJ) during Ganesh Puja celebrations in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The Ganesh puja will be celebrated September 7. Police Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda said this after holding a meeting with the puja organizers in Cuttack. Similarly, Bhubaneswar DCP...

Raksha Bandhan, a cherished festival in India, celebrates the unique bond between siblings, particularly highlighting the protective and nurturing role of brothers and sisters. Traditionally, this day symbolises a sister’s prayer for her brother’s well-being and a brother’s promise to protect and support his sister....

Bhubaneswar: SAI International recently hosted hockey player Amit Rohidas, one of the members of the Indian hockey team which won bronze medal in the Paris Olympics. Rohidas interacted with students and shared his efforts towards achieving success. Addressing them, he said, “It is an honour...

Bhubaneswar: Take pro-active actions in safeguarding the environment, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi said while meeting with environmentalists here Sunday. The CM appealed to the people to play active roles in ensuring greener future even as he asked them to carry out plantation activities whenever possible....