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BHUBANESWAR: The value of fitness couldn’t be stressed enough in the times we live in. Be it pollution, junk food or an unhealthy lifestyle, there are far too many impediments to maintain a well-balanced physique in the 21st century. This is where fitness apps come...

Mumbai: The Indian rupee appreciated by 20 paise to 70.87 against the US dollar in early trade Thursday, as easing crude prices and optimism regarding US-China trade talks strengthened investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange the rupee opened at 70.96, then gained further ground...

Bhubaneswar: With more than 1.1 lakh of Odisha’s population living with some form of mental illness, the lack of adequate number of qualified doctors, health institutions and dedicated shelter homes has become a cause of concern. Getting access to mental health care has become an...

Mumbai/Chennai: The Reserve Bank of India Wednesday rejected the merger of Lakshmi Vilas Bank and India Bulls Housing Finance Ltd, months after the bank had sought its approval on May 7. “The RBI vide their letter dated October 9, 2019, informed that the application for...

Washington: The new managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva warned of an economic slowdown in 2019 in 90 per cent of the world during her first speech at the helm of the multilateral organization. “In 2019, we expect slower growth in...

Bhubaneswar:The immersion ceremony of Goddess Durga, locally known as ‘Bhasani Utsav’, began Wednesday after Vijayadashami came to an end Tuesday marking the conclusion of Dussehra festivities. Organisers of all major puja pandals along with the police left no stones unturned to ensure a smooth immersion...

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Postal Circle is set to open 133 new branch post offices in 15 Left Wing Extremists affected districts during this financial year. General Manager, Odisha Postal Circle, Santosh Kumar Kamila told news persons here that out of the proposed 133 branch post offices,...

Bhubaneswar: Six differently-abled tribal girls from different parts of the state — despite their own struggles in their lives and in the fight against existing stereotypes — are now setting example for others on how to become successful entrepreneurs. In their fight to establish their...

Bhubaneswar: With studies indicating Odisha as one of the worst states in consumption of iodised salt, medical experts here have urged the government to formulate policies on proper enforcement and monitoring of consumption of the same. In a first of its kind, a study conducted...

Bhubaneswar: With the BJP and the Congress planning to rope in their central leaders and other star campaigners to win the prestigious Bijepur by-elections, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Sunday, claimed that the star-studded campaign cannot dent the prospects of the regional party. Speaking to...