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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


OTV correspondent Ramakant Mahanand's death: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- After the untimely demise of OTV correspondent Ramakant Mahanand of Rairakhol, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep grief and announced assistance for the be... 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


Malkangiri violence: Curfew lifted, but Internet shutdown extended for another 36 hours

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- In a major development, Odisha'sMalkangiri district, which witnessed violence and vandalism, is slowly returning to normalcy, informed District Collector Somesh Upadhyay on Sat... Read More


Cow deaths due to toxic effluents from private company trigger protest in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- Tension prevailed in the Banki area of Cuttack district on Saturday after villagers staged a protest in front of a private company, alleging that the discharge of toxic effluen... Read More


Former India coach reveals reason behind Suryakumar Yadav's lean run in T20s

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- Suryakumar Yadav has long been celebrated as one of India's most innovative and destructive T20 batters. Renowned for his 360-degree stroke play and fearless approach, the Mumb... Read More