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Massive crackdown in Balasore against illegal sand trafficking to West Bengal; drivers abandon vehicles

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- The authorities in Balasore have intensified crackdown on the illegal sand trafficking allegedly to the neighbouring West Bengal. Following the massive operation, drivers of ov... Read More


KIIT University row: Nepali community meets Police Commissioner, demands justice for deceased and safety of other students

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- A fervent plea for justice is echoing in Bhubaneswar as the Nepali community gathered to demand action after the tragic death of a Nepali girl student from the Kalinga Institut... Read More


DRI busts 7 more modules involved in printing of fake Indian currency notes in several states

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- Continuing its drive against modules involved in the import of security paper and printing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) cond... Read More


Orange, yellow alert for Odisha districts for thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds: IMD

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- Several parts of Odisha are now experiencing light to moderate rain and thunderstorm activities over the past couple of days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Frida... Read More


KIIT university row: Congress MLA demands arrest of founder and ex-BJD MP Achyuta Samanta

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- Demanding arrest of KIIT University founder and former BJD MP Achyuta Samanta, Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati on Friday called for a judicial inquiry into the allegations ... Read More


KIIT University student death issue raised in Odisha Assembly; eyes on high-level committee hearing

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- Amidst the ongoing outcry over the alleged mistreatment meted out to students from Nepal studying at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar... Read More


Odisha's Bali Yatra aiming for UNESCO heritage honour; over Rs 6 crore revenue generated from stall auction

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- The Odisha government is striving for global recognition of the historic Bali Yatra festival, an iconic cultural event held annually in Cuttack. While replying to a question b... Read More


Dreams shattered as class 10 student dies ahead of matriculation exam in Odisha's Balasore

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- A student's journey was tragically halted hours ahead of the matriculation or the class 10 board examination in Odisha. The young pupil, identified as Sekhar Majhi, fell sick a... Read More


OTV Foresight 2025: OTV not in support or against any govt; our duty is to present free and fair news, says MD Jagi Panda

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- Odisha Television Limited's (OTV) annual convention 'Foresight 2025--Changing Times Changing Minds' on Wednesday got off to a splendid start with eminent personalities from var... Read More


IMD issues orange warning for thunderstorm with lightning, gusty wind and hail in Odisha districts

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued an orange warning for thunderstorm with lightning in several districts of Odisha. Several parts of the state may a... Read More