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Women-led enterprises surge to 53% in Odisha; CM Majhi launches dedicated platform

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- OdishaChief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) under the state government's flagship Udyami Odisha MSME programme at Lok Seva Bhavan... Read More


Thunderstorm alert issued across Odisha; IMD issues orange warning for 16 districts

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- The Regional Meteorological Centre of IMD in Bhubaneswar issued a thunderstorm alert for the upcoming week across Odisha on Sunday, along with an Orange Warning for 16 district... Read More


Tamil Nadu gas tragedy death toll rises to 13; tribal labour trafficking from Odisha under scanner

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- The death toll in the Tamil Nadu ammonia gas leak incident rose to 13 following the death of another tribal woman from Odisha during treatment on Sunday. The deceased has been ... Read More


Youth 'abducted, looted' over auto finance dispute in Bhubaneswar; two arrested

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- A youth was allegedly abducted and robbed near XIMB Square in Bhubaneswar on Saturday over an auto finance dispute. Upon receiving the information, police launched an investig... Read More


Moving bus catches fire in Odisha's Angul; 40 passengers escape unhurt

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- Around 40 passengers escaped unhurt late on Saturday night after a passenger bus caught fire and was entirely destroyed on National Highway 149 in Odisha. The vehicle was trave... Read More


Murder suspected after woman, her daughter found dead inside locked house in Mayurbhanj

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- In a shocking incident, a woman and her daughter were found dead inside a locked house at Dakeipal village under Mahuldiha in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Saturday. The circ... Read More


Elderly man goes missing from SCB Medical in Cuttack; family lodges police complaint

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- An elderly patient from Baripada in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district reportedly went missing from the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack after allegedly wandering away fro... Read More


14 killed as Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, Investigation underway

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- A helicopter operated by Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday morning, killing all 14 people on board, according to Saudi Arabia's official state news agency.... Read More


Rs 8Cr LED streetlight scam: Demand grows to probe officials, politicians involved in awarding contracts

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- The arrest of Dharanidhar Sahu, owner of Biraja Electricals, in connection with the alleged LED street lighting scam in Jajpur district has triggered widespread public debate, ... Read More


Minor girl befriended on social media, 'raped' by Instagram friend in Bhubaneswar; accused arrested

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- In a shocking incident in the capital city of Odisha, a minor girl was allegedly befriended on social media and later raped by her Instagram friend. The accused lured the girl ... Read More