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Census 2027: Union cabinet clears Rs 11,718 crore budget; India to conduct first fully digital headcount

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- The Union Cabinet has approved a budget of Rs 11,718.24 crore for conducting India's next national census in 2027, which will be held in two phases and conducted entirely throu... Read More


Cabinet clears SHANTI Bill, allows private entry into nuclear power sector

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- The Union Cabinet approved a bill aimed at opening the restricted nuclear power sector to private companies, a key move to achieve the country's target of 100 gigawatts of nucl... Read More


One critical, four injured in violent group clash in Ganjam village, police probe on

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- At least four persons were injured, one of them critically, in a group clash that broke out at a village square in Odisha's Ganjam district on Friday evening, police said. The... Read More


Cold wave grips Odisha; temperatures dip below 10degC, yellow warning issued

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- A severe cold wave has tightened its grip across Odisha, with minimum temperatures plunging below 10 degrees Celsius in several parts of the state. In view of the prevailing co... Read More


Odisha forest dept to exhume skeleton of elephant Ramu from Chandaka for scientific preservation

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- The Odisha Forest Department will on Saturday recover the skeletal remains of Ramu, the iconic tusker of the Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, from the Bharatpur forest area... Read More


Odisha teachers, staff suspend stir after successful talks with govt

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- The Odisha School and College Teachers and Employees' Coordination Committee on Friday decided to temporarily suspend its ongoing agitation following discussions with governmen... Read More


Internet ban extended for fifth time in Malkangiri; Odisha govt reviews situation

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- The Odisha government extended the internet shutdown in Malkangiri for the fifth consecutive time to prevent any resurgence of violence following days of tension triggered by t... Read More


Driver killed as iron rod-laden truck plunges into culvert at Kalinga Ghat in Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- A tragic road accident claimed at least one life at Kalinga Ghat in Ganjam district on Friday night after an iron rod-laden truck lost control and plunged into a culvert near D... Read More


Police SI recruitment scam: CBI makes another arrest as probe intensifies

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday made a significant breakthrough in the ongoing Police Sub-Inspector (SI) examination scam by arresting another accused, fu... Read More


Balasore school shocker: Class VII student alleges misconduct by Maths teacher

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- Balasore witnessed a tense situation on Saturday after serious allegations of misconduct were raised against a mathematics teacher at a private school located within the limits... Read More