Odisha

Phulbani: One person died and 15 others were grievously injured when a government-run bus skidded off the road and dashed against a tree near Khajuripada in Odisha’s Kandhamal district. The mishap took place when the bus was proceeding…
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Bargarh: In a major success in the battle against illegal drug trafficking, police on Saturday arrested six persons and seized a large quantity of narcotic substances under the ongoing ‘Operation Prahar’ in Odisha’s Bargarh district. …
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Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to the fisheries sector in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually laid the foundation for a state-of-the-art fish market at Pandara in Bhubaneswar. The new market, set to come up…
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Bhubaneswar: As many as 171 people were killed in man-animal conflicts in Odisha in 2024-25, the annual Odisha Wildlife-2025 report has revealed. The report also says that 106 elephants were killed in the state between April 1, 2024 and…
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Bhubaneswar: The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) in Odisha has been officially recognised as a Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) of the Union government. With this recognition, Paradip Port is now…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday effected a major reshuffle in the IAS cadre, transferring several senior officers and giving them new postings. As per a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance…
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Bhubaneswar: The Department of Psychology, Utkal University on Friday launched a mental health awareness programme to mark the World Mental Health Week from 9th to 15th October 2025. This year, the theme for World Mental Health Day is…
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Cuttack: Commissionerate Police on Friday conducted a flag march in Dargah Bazaar and Qadam-e-Rasool areas in Cuttack as part of heightened vigilance, with officials asserting that the situation in the city remains under control. Twin…
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha is likely to experience heavy rain for two more days with a cyclonic circulation hovering over north coastal Andhra Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed on Friday. It further stated that…
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Cuttack: Amid confusion over Bali Jatra’s venue, the Orissa High Court has clarified that no restriction has been imposed on use of killa maidan for the upcoming trade fair to be held from November 5 to 12. “It is abundantly clear that…
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