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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Wetlands Authority has reviewed measures to strengthen the conservation and management of wetlands across the state while considering a series of major infrastructure and renewable energy proposals, including thermal power expansion and large-scale floating solar projects. The fifth meeting of the...

Bhubaneswar: The state government has stepped up efforts to transform the historic Ekamra Kshetra in Bhubaneswar into a well-organised, clean and attractive spiritual tourism destination, with a focus on preserving its rich cultural heritage while providing modern amenities for devotees and tourists. Law and Works...

By BANDANA SETHI, OP Koraput: Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH) in Koraput will get 25 additional MBBS seats, taking its annual intake from 125 to 150. The increase in intake will come into effect from the 2027-28 academic year, an official said...

Bhubaneswar: As a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression and is likely to develop into a cyclonic storm that may make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast November 3, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday directed all departments...

Bhograi: Allegations of illegal encroachment on land earmarked for an Indian Air Force (IAF) facility at Talasari beach in Baleshwar district have raised concerns over the security of the proposed defence installation. Locals have also sought a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the activities...

Nandapur: A woman and her 8-month-old son were killed after lightning struck them at Redhaput village under Kasandi panchayat in Nandapur block of Koraput district Saturday. The deceased were identified as Tulabati Gunjia and her son, Dhiraj. Tulabati was play ing with her son inside...

Kendujhar: A man allegedly stabbed his son to death following a family dispute at Gumura village under Jhumpura police limits in Kendujhar district Saturday. The deceased was identified as Papu Naik, son of Debu Naik of the village. Police have launched an investigation to ascertain...

Nuagaon: A 55-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a train near Sorada village in Nayagada district Saturday. The deceased was identified as Jhari Behera of Sorada village. According to reports, the incident took place around 1 pm near Sorada Kerandikhola on the Khurda-Balangir...

Dhenkanal: Journalists are “priests of the temple of de mocracy”, Orissa High Court Judge Justice Sashikanta Mishra said, highlighting the media’s vital role in strengthening democratic in stitutions, informing citizens and ensuring government accountability. Delivering a special lecture on “Democracy, Rule of Law and Media”...

Bhubaneswar: The State Health Assurance Society (SHAS) will intensify field inspections and strengthen monitoring to detect fraud under Odisha’s universal healthcare scheme, while expediting grievance redressal, officials said after a review meeting Saturday. At the meeting held here, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer directed...