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Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Sunday announced the formation of the Bihar State Safai Karmachari Commission, aiming to ensure the protection, welfare, and social upliftment of sanitation workers in the state. The move is seen as a major welfare initiative ahead of the upcoming...

Amritsar: In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab Police, in coordination with Central agencies, have dismantled a major trans-border smuggling network of sophisticated arms and drug money operated by handlers backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), authorities said Sunday. "Amritsar Rural Police, in close coordination with...

Rayagada: The changing course of the Nagavali River has become a growing concern for residents of Rayagada town and nearby villages as the absence of complete protective embankments along its banks increases the risk of flooding and erosion. Large sections of the riverbank remain exposed...

Koraput: Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Saturday staged a protest outside the South Western range DIG office here, condemning the "rise in crimes against women" and blaming the BJP-led state government for failing to ensure their safety. Senior BJD leader and spokesperson Pradeep Majhi cited...

Bhograi: An Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) was killed and her daughter critically injured after the motorcycle they were riding was hit by a fish-laden container truck Friday night in Balasore district. The incident occurred around 8 pm near Naskarpur village on the Jagannathpur-Phulbani road...

Talcher: Gift cards worth Rs 1.86 crore meant for distribution among coal mine workers were looted from a vehicle near Badakathia jungle on Koshala-Kumunda road under Gopalprasad police limits here in Angul district Saturday afternoon, police said. Police said miscreants intercepted the vehicle and looted...

Harabhanga: In a shocking incident stemming from a domestic dispute, a man allegedly killed his wife with an axe late Friday night in a slum behind Purunakatak police station in Boudh district. The deceased woman has been identified as Kuni Guru, 35. Her husband, Sajan...

Bhubaneswar: A powerful display of environmental commitment unfolded across Astaranga and Talapada as students, communities, and organisations Saturday came together to promote mangrove restoration and climate resilience. At Astaranga Government High School, the Odisha Paryavaran Sanrakshana Abhiyan Trust coordinated a mass oath-taking ceremony involving 9,135...

Bhubaneswar: “Digital transformation is reshaping human lives and driving national development. However, it also brings serious cybersecurity challenges. Understanding the legal framework and practising digital safety are essential to protect both individual and societal interests,” said Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Saturday. He...

Bhubaneswar: Citizens under the banner of the ‘Save Sainik School, Remove Dump Yard’ campaign staged a silent protest Saturday at the main gate of Sainik School here, demanding the closure of an illegal dump yard operating behind the institution for the past 18 years. Wearing...