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Tight contest for fourth Rajya Sabha seat in Odisha amid fears of cross-voting, horse trading allegations

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- The stage is set for the Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha on Monday, with five candidates in the fray and a keen contest emerging for the fourth seat, triggering political tens... Read More


Iran-US conflict: India in touch with key players for ships' transit via Strait of Hormuz

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- India on Saturday said it is in touch with key stakeholders in West Asia to ensure the safe passage of Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid the on... Read More


Deogarh triple murder accused Ramesh Garia dies at VIMSAR after 'consuming poison'

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- The accused in the sensational triple murder case in Odisha's Deogarh district died while undergoing treatment at VIMSAR, Burla, police sources said on Sunday. The deceased a... Read More


Centre revises LPG rules; PNG users to lose LPG connection

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- In a significant policy change under the Essential Commodities Act, the Central Government has amended the rules governing the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) amid the... Read More


Man, son burnt alive In grocery shop fire In Odisha's Khordha

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- In a tragic incident, a man and his son were burnt alive after a fire broke out in a grocery shop where they were sleeping in Odisha's Khordha district late Saturday night. T... Read More


UGC selects course coordinators for environmental studies MOOCs on SWAYAM after two-stage screening

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the selection of course coordinators for the development and delivery of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Environmen... Read More


Govt urges public to avoid panic LPG bookings amid West Asia tensions; assures adequate fuel supply

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- Amid the ongoing geopolitical developments in West Asia and concerns over maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, the Government of India has assured citizens that fue... Read More


Centre amends Electricity Rules to boost captive power, support industrial growth

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- The Government of India has amended the Electricity Rules, 2005, to strengthen the framework for captive power generation, a move aimed at improving ease of doing business, su... Read More


Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: Traveller hails flight-like meal service and hygiene, viral video sparks buzz; watch

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- For decades, food served on Indian trains has sparked mixed reactions among passengers. While some travellers fondly remember hearty railway meals, others have often raised co... Read More


Woman killed; husband, two children critical after car crashes into tree in Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, March 15 -- In an unfortunate incident, a tragic road accident near Takarada village in Ganjam district claimed the life of a woman after the car she was travelling in crashed into a tree... Read More