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Is Modi govt's ambitious Ayushman Bharat Yojana failing people of Odisha?

Bhubaneswar, May 27 -- The implementation of Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme in Odisha is drawing criticism as patients across the State allegedly continue to face serious difficulties in availing t... Read More


Political impact of my quitting BJD will soon be visible in Odisha: Debashish Samantaray

Bhubaneswar, May 27 -- Former Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray returned to Odisha on Wednesday after formally joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and made strong remarks about the future of Bi... Read More


Odisha Govt warns illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators; BJD calls issue 'minor'

Bhubaneswar, May 27 -- Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan issued a stern warning to alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators residing illegally in the State, saying the government has already initiat... Read More


Odisha CM Mohan Majhi lays foundation stone for Rs 65,000 Cr JSW Steel plant; project to generate 32,000 jobs

Bhubaneswar, May 27 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone for the JSW Utkal steel project worth Rs 65,000 crore at Dhinkia in Jagatsinghpur district on Wednesday, marki... Read More


OPSC OCS 2024 Examination: Atasi Aparajita secures Rank 12, credits success to consistent preparation

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Odisha's Atasi Aparajita emerged as a standout achiever by securing Rank 12 in the OPSC Odisha Civil Services (OCS) 2024 Examination announced on Tuesday, a feat earned through ... Read More


Odisha Jatra parties turn to film-style teasers; social media becomes new tool to draw audience

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- With the current Jatra (Odia theatre) season set to conclude during the upcoming Raja festival, theatre troupes across Odisha have already begun preparations for the 2026-27 sea... Read More


Bhubaneswar road upgrade: Palasuni-Khandagiri-Tamando road to be widened into eight lanes

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- In a major boost to Odisha's infrastructure and traffic management system, the Central Government has approved several key road widening and highway expansion projects aimed at ... Read More


Minor boy goes missing while swimming with friends in Mahanadi River in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- A minor boy went missing on Tuesday while taking a bath in the Mahanadi River near Ayatapur under Kandarpur police limits in Odisha's Cuttack district. According to sources, th... Read More


Odia diaspora protests 'untimely' Rath Yatra in London, writes to ISKCON authorities

Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- Fresh controversy erupted on Sunday over the celebration of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in London after members of the Odia diaspora and Jagannath devotees strongly objected to ... Read More


Rare Burmese python spotted near Mahanadi riverbank in Odisha's Paradip

Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- A rare species of python, identified by environmentalists as a Burmese python, was spotted on Sunday near Paradip town in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district, creating concern among... Read More