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Odisha village welcomes its champion as para-athlete Loma Swain brings glory to India

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- A differently-abled girl from Paradip of Jagatsinghpur district has become the pride of the nation. Born mute and deaf, Loma Swain, from Bhutamundai locality, has scripted hist... Read More


Major crackdown against illegal sand mining in Balasore, 15 trucks seized in midnight operation

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- In a major action against illegal mining and transportation of minerals, authorities in Balasore district seized 15 trucks carrying illegally extracted stone and sand during a ... Read More


ECI doubles pay for Booth Level Officers, introduces remuneration for EROs and AEROs

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has carried out a major overhaul of the compensation structure for officials responsible for managing the country's electoral rolls, doub... Read More


Illegal firearms factory busted in Nayagarh; two arrested

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- In a major breakthrough, Nayagarh Police busted an illegal country-made firearms manufacturing unit on Sunday. As many as two accused persons were arrested for their involveme... Read More


Tension erupts in Cuttack as elderly man dies after hit by a speeding car

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- Tension flared in the Khannagar area of Odisha's Cuttack on Saturday night after an elderly man died on the spot when he was hit by a four-wheeler. The fatal incident triggered... Read More


Major jolt to BJD in Bhadrak as 3 block chairpersons resign in a single day

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- In a dramatic political development, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) suffered a major setback in Bhadrak district after three block chairpersons resigned from the party in a single d... Read More


Emergency at Odisha's Paradip port; Smoke emanates from coal-laden ship, fire services deployed

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- Dense smoke billowed from coal stored in the hold of bulk carrier MV Eco Colonel Monrovia during loading operations at the IOB berth of Paradip Port late Saturday night, prompt... Read More


Naman 4.0: Tarang TV and Commissionerate Police join hands for annual tribute

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- Bhubaneswar is gearing up for the fourth edition of Naman, a special initiative honouring constantly active police officers. This year, the event-dubbed Naman 4.0-will be organ... Read More


Cyclone Ditwah heads towards Indian coasts; several flights and trains cancelled

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread destruction in Sri Lanka earlier this week, is now moving toward India's eastern coast, prompting authorities to issue a red alert for T... Read More


Head-on collision between 2 buses leaves 7 dead, 40 injured in Tamil Nadu

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- A devastating road accident unfolded near Thirupathur in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, leaving at least seven people feared dead and around 40 others injured, officials confirmed. The ... Read More