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Balianta murder case: NHRC likely to question senior IPS officers as investigation gains pace

Bhubaneswar, June 4 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday continued its inquiry into the Soumya Ranjan murder case in Balianta, with senior IPS officers likely to be questioned as... Read More


'What I am is because of them': IIM graduate travels home to give his first salary to parents

Bhubaneswar, June 4 -- Sometimes, the most powerful celebrations of success aren't about the numbers or accolades; they're about the people who stood by you. IIM graduate Ashwajeet Kamble recently sho... Read More


Massive fire erupts at oil factory in Odisha's Sonepur, efforts on to douse flames

Bhubaneswar, June 4 -- A massive fire broke out at an oil factory in Sahandihi under Ulunda in Odisha's Sonepur district on Thursday morning. The incident was reported at the factory premises, where ... Read More


Odisha twins choose IIT Madras together; AIR 32 rejects IIT Bombay CSE for his brother

Bhubaneswar, June 4 -- A pair of twin brothers from Odisha have drawn attention for choosing to continue their academic journey together, even when it meant turning down one of the country's most dema... Read More


Wedding called off midway as groom leaves ceremony in Balasore, probe underway

Bhubaneswar, June 4 -- A groom allegedly left a wedding ceremony midway after reportedly being persuaded not to go ahead with the marriage in Odisha's Balasore district on Wednesday. The incident too... Read More


Rourkela Sub-Inspector cracks OPSC OCS with Rank 131 to become an OAS officer

Bhubaneswar, June 4 -- The OPSC exams are considered among the most competitive in the country, testing patience, hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Making all these qualities come true, Rourkel... Read More


Similipal records tiger baby boom as 16 cubs born in a year; melanistic tigress T-20 spotted with 3 cubs

Bhubaneswar, June 4 -- Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district has received a major conservation boost, with officials reporting on Thursday the birth of 16 tiger cubs over the past year.... Read More


From 'Talacher' to 'Raurkela': Odisha proposes changes in English spellings of several towns, districts

Bhubaneswar, June 4 -- In a significant step towards preserving Odisha's linguistic and cultural heritage, the state government on Thursday initiated the process of restoring the original Odia names o... Read More


Titilagarh MLA Nabin Jain faces political storm over alleged remarks on SIR process

Bhubaneswar, June 4 -- A political controversy has erupted in Odisha after a video purportedly showing Titilagarh MLA Nabin Kumar Jain making remarks about the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)... Read More


NGT orders action against illegal sand mining from Rushikulya River in Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, June 4 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities to initiate action in connection with the alleged illegal extraction of sand from the Rushikulya River using heavy mac... Read More