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Odisha government launches Rs 1,292 Cr projects in Keonjhar; 630 schools to be developed

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 330 development projects worth Rs 1,292 crore in Odisha's Keonjhar district. The projects... Read More


Diwali in Bhubaneswar: Firecrackers allowed only between 7 PM and 9 PM; police step up security

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- The Bhubaneswar Urban Police District (UPD) has issued 442 licences for temporary firecracker shops ahead of Diwali 2026 after completing the required verification process. The ... Read More


Kalinga Ghat road in Odisha reopens after 46 days; Ghajalbadi Ghat allows light vehicles

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- The Kalinga Ghat road in Odisha's Kandhamal district reopened to traffic on Saturday after remaining closed for 46 days due to the risk of landslides. Kandhamal Collector Vedabh... Read More


Youth's death triggers tension in Odisha's Boudh; NH-57 blocked

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- Tension erupted in Boudh district of Odisha following the death of a 20-year-old youth on Friday. Demanding justice, locals and family members of the deceased blocked National H... Read More


Woman Sarpanch arrested in Rs 47 lakh panchayat funds misappropriation case in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- A woman sarpanch in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district was arrested on Friday on charges of her alleged involvement in the misappropriation of government funds meant for panchayat ... Read More


Odisha Vigilance catches Bolangir ITI college principal taking Rs 30,000 bribe, Rs 5.16 lakh recovered from home

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- The principal of a government ITI college in Bolangir was caught by Odisha Vigilance on Friday while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. The accused has been identified as... Read More


Odisha Vigilance catches Bolangir ITI principal taking Rs 30,000 bribe, Rs 5.16 lakh recovered from home

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- The principal of a government ITI college in Bolangir was caught by Odisha Vigilance on Friday while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. The accused has been identified as... Read More


Youth shot dead at point-blank range near govt gun shop in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- A man was shot dead at point-blank range in Bhubaneswar's Bomikhal area in the early hours of Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Sonu Nayak of Haldipadia. According ... Read More


When on-stage Ravana turned real-life hero! Man sacrificed life while saving people during Dussehra train accident

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- Namit Malhotra's Ramayana: Rise of a Legend has sparked conversations about its portrayal of Ravana, played by Yash. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film also stars Ranbir Kapoor... Read More


Villagers demolish house over liquor sale, block NH-57 in Odisha's Nayagarh

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- Tension prevailed in Jaypur village under Muthagadia panchayat in Odisha's Nayagarh district on Saturday after residents staged a protest against liquor sales in the area. The v... Read More