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Odisha forms Special Development Councils in 23 districts to boost tribal development, announces key appointments

Bhubaneswar, April 6 -- The Odishagovernment has constituted Special Development Councils (SDCs) across 23 districts, primarily aimed at accelerating development in tribal-dominated regions while pres... Read More


Miscreants loot jewellery worth Rs 10 lakh at gunpoint in Balasore; shop owner attacked

Bhubaneswar, April 5 -- A jewellery shop owner was allegedly robbed at gunpoint by three miscreants in Odisha's Balasore district on Saturday night. Ornaments worth more than Rs 10 lakh were reportedl... Read More


Odisha CM receives World Athletics Flag ahead of 2028 Indoor Championships

Bhubaneswar, April 5 -- Odisha moved a step closer to hosting the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2028. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi received the World Athletics flag at a formal event held ... Read More


'Deleted' posts on PM Modi trigger buzz around Raghav Chadha quitting AAP to join BJP

Bhubaneswar, April 5 -- In a fresh political flashpoint, the Aam Aadmi Party or AAP has stirred speculation around its Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, hinting at a possible shift in his political stance... Read More


Bengali actor Rahul death case: Wife's FIR sparks conspiracy angle probe

Bhubaneswar, April 5 -- A case was registered in connection with the death of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee following a complaint lodged at Talsari Marine police station on Saturday. His wife ... Read More


Nabarangpur police bust illegal firecracker storage racket; two traders detained

Bhubaneswar, April 5 -- In a crackdown on illegal storage of firecrackers, police carried out raids in the Umerkote municipality area in Odisha's Nabarangpur district and seized a large quantity of un... Read More


Odisha Cabinet clears 50 per cent reservation for SC, ST and SEBC in higher and technical education

Bhubaneswar, April 5 -- The Odishagovernment approved a revised reservation policy providing 50 per cent reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Socially and Educationally Bac... Read More


Pink elephant death controversy: Death confirmed by cardiac arrest, animal lovers seek ban on safari

Bhubaneswar, April 5 -- A viral photoshoot of an elephant painted pink by foreign art photographer Julia Buruleva in Jaipur continues to trigger controversy, with animal lovers and activists alleging ... Read More


Mild earthquake tremors felt across Koraput district, no immediate damage reported

Bhubaneswar, April 5 -- Mild earthquake tremors were experienced late on Saturday night in parts of Odisha's Koraput district, including Lamtaput and nearby areas, causing brief panic among residents.... Read More


Odisha to provide extra 5 kg rice per person under Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana

Bhubaneswar, April 5 -- The Odishagovernment approved the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana on Saturday. Under this scheme, beneficiaries will receive an additional 5 kg of rice per ... Read More