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Odisha clears Rs 4,100 cr investment proposals, nearly 10,000 jobs to be created

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 10 -- The Government of Odishahas approved industrial investment proposals worth over Rs 4,100 crore, paving the way for the creation of nearly 10,000 jobs across the state. The appr... Read More


Obscenity row: Jatra dancer Nisha Maharana granted bail

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 10 -- Popular jatra dance performer Nisha Maharana was granted bail by the Bolangir SDJM court on a bond of Rs 20,000 with one surety on Tuesday. The court granted Nisha bail with t... Read More


Pending challans must be cleared to obtain PUCC: Orissa High Court

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 10 -- In a significant ruling related to Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC), the Orissa High Court has made it mandatory for vehicle owners to clear all pending traffic chal... Read More


Cannabis oil worth Rs 25L seized, four arrested

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 9 -- Cannabis oil, rather than raw marijuana, has now become the preferred choice for smugglers, with Odisha emerging as a major hub for its production and trafficking. After a brief... Read More


Blaze breaks out at factory in Bargarh, five fire tenders deployed

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 9 -- A massive fire broke out at a sack manufacturing factory in the Bardol area of Bargarh district in Odisha on Monday, causing panic among local residents and engulfing the entire... Read More


Motorcycle bursts into flames in Odisha, narrow escape for riders

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 9 -- A motorcycle was completely gutted in a sudden fire incident at Radhanathpur village under Basudevpur block in Bhadrak district on Monday, triggering panic among locals and leav... Read More


Only 'three monkeys' will be left in BJD: Brahmagiri MLA Upasna Mohapatra

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 9 -- Brahmagiri MLA Upasna Mohapatra on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), using 'three monkeys' analogy to criticise the party's current situation. Ref... Read More


Mahanadi row: Odisha Advocate General hits back at Naveen Patnaik over tribunal hearing absence

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 7 -- In the ongoing Mahanadi water dispute, Odisha Advocate General (AG) Pitambar Acharya has issued a strong rebuttal to former Chief Minister and Leader of the OppositionNaveen Pat... Read More


Bhubaneswar youth abducted or taken into police custody! Family lodges complaint

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 7 -- Family members of a youth have alleged that he was abducted by a group of people from the Koradakanta area in Bhubaneswar on Friday night. The abducted youth has been identifie... Read More


T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan likely to make u-turn on 'India boycott' stance

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 7 -- Pakistan may be preparing to rethink its stance on not playing India in the T20 World Cup, following a formal appeal from Sri Lanka Cricket highlighting the financial and reputa... Read More