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ED raids Hi-Tech Group office in Bhubaneswar over money laundering links and land fraud

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out a raid on Thursday on the office of Vigyan Bharati Charitable Trust (VBCT) located at Sahid Nagar in Bhubaneswar, linked to the Hi-... Read More


Odisha Govt sanctions Rs 1 Crore for new Brahmataladhwaja chariot in Kendrapara

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 25 -- The Odisha government has approved a special grant of Rs 1 crore for the construction of a new Brahmataladhwaja chariot in Kendrapara district for this year's Rath Yatra. Thank... Read More


Nor'wester devastates around 50 acres of maize crop before harvest in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 25 -- A sudden Nor'wester storm has dealt a severe blow to maize farmers in Odisha's Cuttack district. The first Kalbaisakhi of the season yesterday destroyed nearly 50 acres of stan... Read More


Cervical cancer vaccination programme for adolescent girls in Odisha to be launched on Feb 28

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 25 -- Adolescent girls will soon receive protection against cervical cancer. A dedicated vaccination programme in this regard is set to be launched on February 28. Prime Minister Nar... Read More


Odisha IRS officer sexual assault case: Accused's sister levels counter allegations

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 24 -- A fresh twist emerged in the alleged rape case involving an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, as his sister appeared at Sahid Nagar Police Station in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday... Read More


BJP begins candidate hunt as Rajya Sabha race heats up in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- The race for Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha has intensified, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state leadership beginning internal discussions on potential nominees. A key meet... Read More


Border Tension: West Bengal 'builds road' inside Odisha; officials seize JCB, roller

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- Tension flared near Sahabajipur along the Odisha-West Bengal border in Bhograi block of Balasore district on Sunday after alleged attempts were made by the neighbouring state t... Read More


Strawberry farming emerges as new hope for women in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- Strawberry cultivation is fast emerging as a transformative opportunity for farmers, including women across Odisha, particularly in the hilly regions where traditional shifting... Read More


Ganja worth over Rs 1.5 crore seized in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, police in Angul district seized a truck loaded with Ganja (cannabis) and arrested its owner on Thursday. Acting on intelligence ... Read More


Youth shot dead in Cuttack: Family places body outside PS, demands arrest of accused

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- Tension escalated outside Madhupatna Police Station on Thursday after family members of a youth who was shot dead in Cuttack City, placed his body outside the PS and staged a p... Read More