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Big push for peace: Odisha hikes surrender package for Maoists to boost rehabilitation

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- In a significant policy move aimed at weakening Maoist activities in the state, the Odisha government has increased the financial assistance for Maoists willing to surrender an... Read More


West Bengal govt assures return of evicted Odia traders from Digha following strong retaliation

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- The eviction of Odisha traders from West Bengal's Digha sparked sharp reactions across Odisha, prompting the West Bengal government to revisit its earlier decision. Chief Minis... Read More


Bombing near Kendriya Vidyalaya-3 in Bhubaneswar; no casualties reported

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- Panic gripped the Gadakana area on Friday morning after unidentified bike-borne miscreants hurled crude bombs near Kendriya Vidyalaya-3 around 8 AM. The incident occurred near ... Read More


Odisha govt to table Rs 10,000 crore supplementary budget in Assembly today

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- The Odisha Legislative Assembly is set for an intensive session on the second day of the Winter Session, with the state government scheduled to present a supplementary budget o... Read More


CBSE announces CTET 2026 on February 8; registration now open

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced that the 21st edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be held on Sunday, February 8... Read More


Faith under attack! Maa Charchika Temple robbed amid surge in Odisha shrine thefts

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- In yet another incident pointing to rising temple thefts acrossOdisha, miscreants looted gold and silver ornaments from the revered deity at the famous Charchika Temple in Jaga... Read More


Odia film sector's challenges raised before Bollywood actor Aamir Khan at International Film Festival in Goa

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- Concerns of the Odia film industry came to the fore at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, where actor Manoj Mishra apprised Bollywood star Aamir Khan of th... Read More


Actor Manoj Mishra highlights challenges of Odia film sector before Bollywood actor Aamir Khan

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- Concerns of the Odia film industry came to the fore at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, where actor Manoj Mishra apprised Bollywood star Aamir Khan of th... Read More


Cold wave tightens grip on Odisha; 6 places record temperature below 10 deg C

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- Winter has made a comeback to Odisha, but this time with a considerable severity, with the cold wave tightening its grip across the state. Dense fog and sharply falling tempera... Read More


Friendship forged in Singapore culminates in marriage in Odisha's Gajapati

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- A cross-continental relationship that began 15 years ago in Singapore culminated in marriage at Paralakhemundi in Odisha's Gajapati district on Wednesday. Rajeev and Anna, who ... Read More