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Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Monday approved an investment proposal of over Rs 15,948 crore to strengthen power infrastructure in the state, a senior official said. The cabinet of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved 18 proposals from 12 departments during its meeting this evening, she said....

Beijing: The Indian Embassy in China Monday urged families of Indians missing since the August 26 flash flood in the Tibet-Nepal border region to provide DNA samples to help identify them. The Indian mission made the request after Chinese authorities confirmed that they were now...

Brahmapur: A mob assaulted four people in Odisha's Ganjam district, suspecting them of being goat thieves, a police officer said Monday. A video is being examined to ascertain the truth behind the incident that took place at Khairabeti village under Hinjili police limits, he said....

London: King Charles III authorised the release of a letter Monday clarifying the status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, now that they've returned to the UK. The letter confirms that the couple are no longer working members of the royal family and will...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has constituted a new team comprising leaders from different categories to strengthen its base in the state for the panchayat elections to be held next year, a party leader said. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) formed a...

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving road safety and reducing accidents and fatalities caused by illegal parking on highways, the Odisha government signed a MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for the efficient management and maintenance of modern truck terminals being developed along...

Bhubaneswar/Khordha: Skilled hands are the strength of handicrafts; modern tools will provide new success to that strength, said Co-operation, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradip Bal Samanta while launching an advanced tool distribution programme for traditional artisans at Bhakarsahi under Banamalipur in Khordha district, Monday....

Rayagada: Five members of a family Monday attempted to commit suicide by consuming pesticide at the grievance cell of the Rayagada district Collector, alleging they had been denied justice in a long-running land dispute and were facing repeated threats and attacks. However, their attempts were...

Sambalpur: A woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband following a heated brawl between the couple in Landimal Gochharamal village under Redhakhol police limits in Sambalpur district, Monday morning. The victim, Ambika Mirdha, 36, died at the scene. Police detained her husband, Charan Mirdha,...

Dhamnagar: About 130 students fell ill after eating the midday meal (MDM) at Jayanagar Sevashram School in Munsipatna village under this NAC in Bhadrak district Monday. A lizard was reportedly found in the meal. The affected students were taken to Dhamnagar CHC in police vehicles,...