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From Rs 10 savings to Rs 70,000 fund: Koraput tribal women build their own 'mini bank' on mutual trust

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- In an inspiring example of women empowerment and self-reliance, a group of tribal women in Mathalamba village of Odisha's Koraput district has transformed small monthly savings ... Read More


Ministry of Ayush issues advisory on heatwave safety; highlights preventive measures and traditional wellness practices

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- In response to soaring temperatures and widespread heatwave conditions across several regions of India, the Ministry of Ayush, in coordination with the Directorate General of He... Read More


Orissa High Court warns of strict action over delayed pensions in aided schools

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- Orissa High Court "reluctantly" granted the state government until May 21 to submit a progress report regarding pension benefits for employees of non-government aided educationa... Read More


Centre circulates draft National Water Metro Policy, prepares for nationwide rollout in 18 cities

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- The Union Government is fast-tracking plans to introduce Water Metro services across India, with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) circulating the Draft Nation... Read More


Unknown animal sparks panic in Odisha village, injures 5 in suspected wildlife attack

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- Fear gripped the residents of Khudaputuli village under Udala forest range in Mayurbhanj district after a wild animal allegedly resembling a honey badger attacked multiple villa... Read More


Odisha PWD makes permission mandatory for digging up roads, brings SOPs and utility corridor plans

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- In a bid to improve urban planning and maintain road quality, Odisha's PWD on Tuesday has announced that no department can dig roads without formal permission or on their own di... Read More


Protest against online sales: Medicine stores to remain closed across Odisha on May 20

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) called for a nationwide shutdown of medicine shops on May 20 (tomorrow) in protest against the online sale of medicines.... Read More


Balianta murder case: Crime Branch arrests 2 main accused; total arrests reach 15

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- In a major breakthrough in the sensational Balianta Soumya Ranjan Swain lynching case on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on May 7 that shocked the state, Odisha Crime Branch on Tue... Read More


'Petrol Rs.400, Bijli Gayab'! Viral India-Pakistan border conversation between Pakistani and Indian youths has internet laughing, watch

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- As the Middle-East conflict involving Iran continues to rattle global energy markets, countries across the world are grappling with rising fuel prices and supply disruptions. Cr... Read More


Sand mafias attack police team in Dhenkanal; tractor snatched after stone pelting, 2 detained

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- In a shocking incident highlighting the growing audacity of illegal sand operators, members of an alleged sand mafia attacked a police team during a raid at Mrudanga village und... Read More