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Bhubaneswar: Three notorious cybercriminals, including two Nigerians, have been arrested from New Delhi for duping a resident here of Rs 2.65 crore on the promise of high returns on investment in saffron business, Crime Branch (CB) sources said, Saturday. The accused were identified as Arati...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to unlock the 'Ratna Bhandar', the revered treasury of Jagannath temple in Puri, Sunday after 46 years for an inventory of the ornaments and other valuables, a minister said. The treasury was last opened in 1978. "Ending the long...

Bhubaneswar: Fire broke out at a private nursing home in Cuttack city in Odisha Saturday evening, officials said. Three fire tenders were working to douse the blaze that broke out at the nursing home, located near the Purighat Police Station, around 4.30pm, they said. Director-General...

Bhubaneswar: The alleged assault on an Assistant Section Officer (ASO) by Odisha Governor Raghubar Das' son sparked a political storm here Saturday. The victim has been identified as Baikuntha Pradhan, a Raj Bhavan employee in Puri. The victim’s wife Sayoji Pradhan Friday alleged that her...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to unlock the 'Ratna Bhandar', the treasury of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri, Sunday after 46 years for an inventory of the ornaments and other valuables, officials said. The treasury was last opened in 1978. The Archaeological Survey of...

Cuttack: Three new medical colleges will start functioning in Jajpur, Kandhamal and Talcher soon, Odisha Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Minister Mukesh Mahaling said. With this addition, Odisha will have a total of 13 medical colleges, Mahaling said while addressing a meeting of Odisha Medical...

Bhubaneswar: The wife of a Raj Bhavan employee in Puri alleged that her husband was beaten up by the Odisha governor's son and five others on the night of July 7. However, there is no official confirmation either from the Raj Bhavan or police regarding...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said the state government will decide on reopening of Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri Saturday. The temple treasury was last opened 46 years ago in 1978 and the reopening of it was a major political...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has received over 12,000 public suggestions for the 2024-25 state budget, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Friday. The Chief Minister who also holds the Finance Department portfolio is going to present a full-fledged budget for the 2024-25 financial year July...

Bhubaneswar: Strict action will be taken against those who indulge in indiscipline during the 'Bahuda Yatra' of Lord Jagannath in Puri, a senior official said Friday amid outrage over the idol of Lord Balabhadra falling on some servitors during Rath Yatra. After taking charge, Shree...