Keonjhar: The Taramakanta tea garden in this district was once famous not only in Odisha, but all over the country and even outside India’s boundaries. However, now for close to two decades, it has remained shut much to the disappointment of people living in its vicinity. Locals blamed the Odisha government for the closure of the garden....

Rourkela: Work for construction of a bridge-cum-barrage over Deo river, which had been stalled for some time now, has resumed again under security cover. Due to threats issued by the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), the company engaged in the construction of the bridge had deserted the site earlier this year. Initially work for the bridge,...

Keonjhar: Cops arrested a man Wednesday on charges of murdering his wife and concealing the body in a sack at his residence in Sadangi village under Baria police limits in this district. After hiding the body in a sack, the man had kept it in a locked room. The victim was identified as Barsali Bentkar, wife of...

Sambalpur: Police arrested Wednesday five persons including a woman and two minors for their alleged role in the murder of Bijay Jal, 41, a resident of Vishnu Mandirpada locality under Burla police limits in this district. Officials alleged that the victim was murdered by the five, Monday night. The adults involved in the crime have been identified...

Bhubaneswar: The first phase of elections in Odisha is done and dusted. A total of four Lok Sabha constituencies – Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Berhampur and Koraput – and 28 Assembly segments went to the polls in the first phase May 13. The second phase will be conducted May 20. Even though the electoral fight is limited to three...

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of ‘International Day of Families’, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik taking to ‘X’ said, “Family is where life begins. Families play a significant role in shaping our personality, instilling values in us and give a strong foundation to build a better society. I am blessed to be part of this 4.5 crore loving...

Bhubaneswar: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra’s presence prompted the organisers of the Federation Cup to tighten security around the Kalinga Stadium, which was buzzing with activity as fans waited in anticipation ahead of his event Wednesday. The security arrangements put in place have rarely been seen for an athletics event in India. This is Chopra’s first competitive event...

Bhubaneswar: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved the proposal to start Doctorate of Medicine (DM) course at the Department of Medical Oncology (two seats) of Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer (AHPGIC) in Cuttack, an official said, Wednesday. According to the Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) department, the new course will start from the 2024-25...

Bhubaneswar: A local court here Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to a man after holding him guilty of killing a woman under Nayapalli police limits in the City in 2017. Additional Sessions Judge Sasmita Parhi also slapped a penalty of Rs 20,000 on the convict, Dambarudhar Das. Failure to pay the penalty would entail one year of rigorous...

Aries: If you have children, you'll likely spoil them today. After all, it's for days like these that you work hard, says Ganesha. You will also complete pending assignments and it's a productive day for those in medical professions and public services. Taurus: You may feel frustrated and stranded in family matters today, says Ganesha. Shower your...