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Chitrakonda: As many as 52 of the 180 Anganwadi centres (AWC) in 18 panchayats of Swabhiman Anchal under this block in Malkangiri district do not have their own buildings, forcing children to attend preschool classes in community centres, schools and private verandahs. The AWCs at...

Morada: A 57-year-old woman was beaten to death with a stick allegedly over a piece of betel (paan) at Tiansi village under Barakand panchayat in Mayurbhanj district, police said Sunday. The deceased was identified as Bilasi Naik, wife of Ananta Naik, 62. Police registered a...

TRINATH MOHANTY, OP Bhubaneswar: A hawala fraud racket appears to be spreading its tentacles across the state, with fraudsters targeting people in different districts by promising to provide U.S. dollars in exchange for Indian currency. At least 10 people have allegedly fallen victim to the...

AJIT KUMAR MOHANTY Puri: The counting and inventory of ornaments kept in the Ratna Bhandar (Treasure Trove) of the Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri is underway in phases in accordance with the state government’s guidelines, keeping the temple’s rituals and daily schedules in mind. Three...

Kataka: The third National Lok Adalat of the year was held Saturday under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Odisha State Legal Services Authority (OSLSA) at various district-level courts in all 30 districts of the state. It was also held...

Dubai: The Asia Cup trophy impasse continued for the second year in a row after the victorious Indian women's cricket Sunday did not accept the cup from Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman from Pakistan. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India defeated Sri Lanka by 72...

SHILPA PRIYADARSHINI, OP Kataka: Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations have brought a festive atmosphere to urban and rural areas, with various clubs making elaborate preparations for the annual festival. While some are creating elaborate decorations using gold, silver or brass, Kataka-based businessman Arjun Tibrewal has made a...

Aries: Someone new in your life will make you smile; remember, though, it doesn't always have to be fur and diamonds. A song sung straight from the heart makes a greater impact, says Ganesha. Today's the right time to go out and do things which...

Sambalpur: A dreaded criminal sustained serious bullet injuries in his left leg after police allegedly opened controlled fire in self-defence during an interception in Odisha’s Sambalpur district early Sunday, officials said. The incident took place near Sudunga Forest on Canal Road under Sadar Police Station...

New Delhi: Arshdeep Singh choked Afghanistan with relentless accuracy and a slew of variations while Abhishek Sharma tightened the noose with a brutal 84 as India hardly broke a sweat in their seven-wicket victory in the opening T20I in New Delhi Sunday. Arshdeep set the...