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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


No OTP required: Beware! Cyber fraudsters now scam people by seeking help in malls & metro stations

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- No OTP required anymore, as cyber fraudsters have devised a new tactic - asking for help in public places like malls, metro stations, markets, or bus stands, sources said on Th... Read More


Berhampur's 'killer' Haldiapadar overbridge altered to avoid land owned by former BJD Speaker Surjya Patro?

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- Fresh political heat surrounded Berhampur's Haldiapadar overbridge in Ganjam district on Wednesday as allegations emerged that its design may have been altered to safeguard lan... Read More


Gold row at Choudwar Circle Jail to be probed: Odisha Prisons DG

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- A controversy over the alleged refund of money in place of gold ornaments yesterday at Choudwar Jail in Cuttack district has prompted a formal probe, Odisha Director General (D... Read More


Silver price falls to Rs 2.75 Lakh per kg in Odisha; rising gold rates trouble buyers!

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- Silver prices have declined, with the current rate standing at Rs 2.75 lakh per kilogram. After once touching Rs 4 lakh per kg, the white metal has gradually dropped to its pre... Read More


Former Berhampur MLA Bikram Panda shifted back to jail in Pitabas Panda murder case

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- In connection with the murder of BJP leader and senior advocate Pitabas Panda, arrested former BJD MLA Bikram Panda was shifted back to Berhampur jail in Ganjam district on Mon... Read More