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MCL bribery probe: Delhi CBI registers case against its own ASI posted in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case against one of its own officials, with the Delhi unit filing an FIR against an Assistant Sub-Inspector posted in the... Read More


Car rams into Police patrolling van in Bhubaneswar; driver, two cops injured

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- A late-night road accident was reported at Acharya Vihar Square in Odisha's Bhubaneswar after a car rammed into an on-duty police patrolling vehicle, leaving three persons seri... Read More


OHRC declares use of 'Dahani' term criminal offence, seeks stronger anti witch-hunting law in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) held that the use of the term 'Dahani', meaning witch, should be treated as a criminal offence and issued a set of strict directions t... Read More


Container truck crashes into bitumen tanker at Tamando chhak, traffic disrupted in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- A major road accident involving a container truck and a bitumen-laden tanker caused severe traffic disruption at Tamando Chowk in Bhubaneswar on Friday morning. The collision ... Read More


Paddy smuggling attempt thwarted in Balasore, 1,800 bags seized near Odisha border

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- The Balasore district administration has foiled an alleged attempt to illegally transport paddy into Odisha from West Bengal, seizing a large consignment near the state border.... Read More


Private college teachers Renew Demand for full grant-in-aid at government Panel meeting in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- A delegation of the Odisha State Private College Teachers and Employees' Association on Thursday pressed for the implementation of full grant-in-aid during a high-level meeting... Read More


World Bank President Ajay Banga meets Odisha CM, discusses development and reform agenda

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- World Bank President Ajay Banga on Thursday met OdishaChief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, with discussions centred on the state's long-term dev... Read More


Orissa High Court dismisses Anubhav Mohanty's plea against FIR filed by Varsha Priyadarshini

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- The Orissa High Court on Friday rejected a petition filed by Ollywood actor Anubhav Mohanty seeking dismissal of a criminal case lodged against him by his ex-wife and actress V... Read More


Odisha MLAs' salary hike Bill likely to be revisited in budget session: BJP MLA

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- The issue of revising the salaries of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Odisha is likely to be taken up again in the State Legislative Assembly, with the proposed s... Read More


Shortage of hotels at Odisha's Udaypur and Talsari pushes tourists to Digha; locals allege official neglect

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- Udaypur and Talasari beaches in Odisha's Balasore district continue to attract a large number of tourists, but inadequate accommodation facilities in the area are forcing many ... Read More