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Geneva: FIFA added another gambling industry sponsor to the 2026 World Cup Monday, signing Greece-based betting brand Betano to a regional deal covering Europe and South America. Betano was the World Cup's first-ever betting sponsor four years ago when parent company Kaizen Gaming signed a...

Bolangir: On a day when married women across Odisha observed Savitri Brata, fasting for the long life of their husbands, a shocking incident surfaced from Digsira panchayat in Titilagarh area of Odisha's Bolangir district, where a woman was allegedly killed by her husband Saturday. The...

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant Saturday issued a strongly worded clarification on his 'parasites' remarks, saying he was "pained" by media reports that suggested he criticised youth. "I am pained to read how a section of the media has misquoted my oral...

Odisha witnessed scenes of chaos and comedy alike as fear of a possible fuel shortage triggered panic buying across the state, turning petrol pumps into crowded hotspots overnight. Long queues of vehicles were seen outside several fuel stations as anxious residents rushed to fill their...

Ganjam: Hundreds of women thronged Baba Khandeswar Temple in Ganjam town Saturday on the occasion of 'Savitri Amavasya', praying for the long life and well-being of their husbands. Women from the town and nearby areas observed 'Savitri Brata' and offered prayers at the temple since...

Bhubaneswar: In line with government advisories aimed at reducing use of petrol and diesel amid the current situation, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to gradually adopt electric vehicles (EVs) to promote environmental sustainability, reduce fuel consumption and address climate change concerns. The civic...

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has left the IPL to begin preparations for New Zealand's upcoming Test tour of England, the franchise said in a squad update on the eve of their home match against Gujarat Titans. "Rachin Ravindra has returned home to...

Bhubaneswar: Amid the ongoing fuel crisis in Odisha, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra Friday said there is no shortage of petrol and diesel in the state. He said Odisha has adequate fuel stock and urged people not to panic. According to...

Nabarangpur: Lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension have emerged as major health concerns in Nabarangpur district due to changing habits, irregular food intake and rising mental stress. Once considered diseases affecting mostly elderly people, both ailments are now increasingly being detected among younger generations. According...

Patana: The struggle and hardships endured by Jitu Munda, who carried the skeletal remains of his sister Kalara Munda to the Mahulapashi branch of Odisha Gramya Bank (OGB) as proof to withdraw money from her account, may soon be portrayed on the silver screen. Noted...