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51 years of Emergency: Odisha veterans recall dark chapter of Indian democracy

Bhubaneswar, June 25 -- India observed 51 years since the Emergency on Thursday, a period that still sparks strong debate in the country's political history. It was on June 25, 1975, when the then Pri... Read More


Unable to sell his paddy, Odisha farmer seeks euthanasia

Bhubaneswar, June 25 -- A farmer from Odisha's Bargarh district has sought euthanasia, alleging that he has been unable to sell his paddy due to delays in receiving a procurement token. Gopal Sahu of ... Read More


Power supply disruption in Balasore bus stand leaves commuters struggling in darkness

Bhubaneswar, June 25 -- A prolonged power outage at the Sahadevkhunta Bus Stand in Odisha's Balasore district left passengers stranded in darkness on Wednesday. The incident occured on Wednesday nigh... Read More


Not Sujata Karthikeyan, Naveen Patnaik to lead BJD in 2029 general elections

Bhubaneswar, June 25 -- Former IAS officer and VK Pandian's wife, Sujata Karthikeyan, joined the BJD in presence of party supremo Naveen Patnaik and other leaders on Thursday. Following her induction... Read More


Biggest-ever vigilance raid in Odisha: 81 sleuths search 50 locations in LED street light scam probe

Bhubaneswar, June 25 -- OdishaVigilance launched a massive investigation across 50 locations in the state on Thursday. The development follows allegations of large-scale financial irregularities and m... Read More


MEA clarifies Indian passport is a travel document, not a citizenship certificate

Bhubaneswar, June 25 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday stated that an Indian passport cannot be considered proof of citizenship, stating that it primarily serves as a valid travel... Read More


Pall of gloom descends over Keonjhar villages as bodies of Tamil Nadu gas tragedy victims reach home

Bhubaneswar, June 24 -- Several villages in Odisha'sKeonjhar district were filled with grief on Tuesday as the bodies of five women workers, who died in the Tamil Nadu gas leak incident, were brought ... Read More


Customer thrashed for complaining about foul-smelling biryani in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur

Bhubaneswar, June 24 -- A customer was allegedly assaulted by hotel staff after complaining about the quality of biryani served to him at a roadside hotel near 15 Number Chhak under Kujang block in Od... Read More


Odisha RD department's EE nabbed seven days before retirement over bribery

Bhubaneswar, June 24 -- An Executive Engineer of the Rural Development Department in Odisha's Rayagada was apprehended by Vigilance officials on Tuesday. He was nabbed while allegedly accepting a brib... Read More


CADA executive engineer 'used to travel to Sri Lanka to gamble'; Odisha Vigilance intensifies probe

Bhubaneswar, June 24 -- OdishaVigilance department intensified their investigation into disproportionate asset allegations against Executive Engineer of the CADA Sambalpur Division, Padmalochan Nayak.... Read More