Odisha

Puri: In a major crackdown on street crime during the ongoing Rath Yatra, police in Odisha’s pilgrim town of Puri have arrested 103 alleged snatchers and recovered 203 stolen mobile phones as part of a special anti-snatching drive. The…
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Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for cancer patients across the State, the Odisha government on Saturday announced the inclusion of comprehensive cancer care under Ayushman Bharat card scheme. Speaking about the initiative, Health and…
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Bhawanipatna: In a heart‑wrenching incident that exposes the grim reality of rural infrastructure, a pregnant woman from Ghutiguda village under Thuamul Rampur block was carried nearly two kilometres on a stretcher after an ambulance…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department has issued a statewide alert warning for district administrations, government staff, and the general public against a fraudulent government order circulating on social…
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Bhubaneswar: In a major push to attract global investments, the Odisha government will host an Investors’ Roadshow in the national capital this August, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain informed on Saturday. Chief Minister Mohan…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has taken serious note of the casualties reported during July 16 Rath Yatra in Puri and has sought a detailed explanation from the State government officials. The Commission has…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Election Commission (SEC) has begun extensive preparations for holding Panchayat and Urban Local Body (ULB) elections simultaneously in April or May next year. Secretary of SEC Santosh Kumar Dash stated…
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Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu is expected to embark on a one-day tour of her home state of Odisha on August 4, with a primary focus on Ganjam district. While the official itinerary from Rashtrapati Bhavan is still awaiting…
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated a statewide drive to identify NGO-run special schools for children with disabilities that are operating without the permission or recognition of the Department of Social Security &…
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Baripada: A father, struggling to provide for his family of five children, allegedly took the life of his four-year-old son, leaving an entire village in shock and grief. The tragic incident occurred at Purunapani village under Sarat…
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