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Phulbani: Whether in a spicy curry or as crisp, golden chips, jackfruit has always been a seasonal delight. But that’s about to change. Processed jackfruit products, such as diced cuts, chips and powder, will now be available year-round, making it easier for households to enjoy...

Chandbali: A tuition teacher from Chandanbindha village under Chandbali police limits of Bhadrak district was arrested Tuesday for allegedly misbehaving with a Class V girl student. According to a written complaint lodged by the girl's father at the police station, the accused, identified as Ajit...

Keonjhar: Two minor girls drowned in a pond at Nakajhari village under Ghatgaon police station in Keonjhar district Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Amrita Bala, 7, and Bhumi Naik, 10, of the village under the Ghatgaon block. According to sources, both were studying at...

Koraput: In a major step toward blending clean energy with agriculture, Odisha hosted its first state-level summit on Agri-Photovoltaics (APV) Wednesday. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, farmers, and industry leaders to explore solar-powered farming solutions. Organised by Passing Gifts, a subsidiary of Heifer International,...

Pattapalli: As part of the Government of India’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, the VISWASS Group of Educational Institutes recently observed Vana Mahotsav-2025 with a mass tree plantation drive on its campus and surroundings. Around 1,000 saplings were planted by students, teachers, and staff....

Kendrapara: Police Wednesday arrested six persons, including a 20-year-old engineering student, in Odisha's Kendrapara for looting the house of a retired doctor by posing as vigilance officials, police said. According to Derabish police station inspector-in-charge Ambika Prasad, the accused were arrested after a special squad...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday announced the extension of free kitchen facilities for flood-affected people in three districts and claimed that no lives were lost in the calamity. Accompanied by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj,...

Berhampur: Family members of an 80-year-old social activist donated his body and eyes to the government-run MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Odisha's Berhampur Tuesday, officials said. Duryodhan Nayak, a resident of Manikapur under Ganjam district's Dharakote block, died due to age-related ailments Monday evening....

Koraput: Tension is rising in Semiliguda town as reports emerge of increasing illegal settlements by migrant groups in the area. Local residents and authorities have voiced concern over the rapid, unregulated encroachment on public and forest lands by unregistered individuals, many of whom are believed...

Rayagada: A women self-help group (WSHG) in Rayagada district has successfully cultivated dragon fruit and set an example of rural entrepreneurship and agricultural innovation under the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM). The members of Maa Nanda Ganda WSHG in Gogupadu panchayat under Ramanaguda block were encouraged...