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Jitesh Sharma opens up on T20 World Cup snub

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- Indian wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharmahas finally addressed his absence from India's squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, revealing that he had no advance communication from the ... Read More


Plus II exam evaluation: Odisha mulls digitisation of process

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- Evaluation system for the Plus II (+2) annual examinations in Odisha may undergo a major change from the current academic year, with answer sheet checking likely to be conducte... Read More


Ayush Badoni's ODI break sparks debate, fans slam Gautam Gambhir

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- Ayush Badoni's first-ever call-up to India's ODI squad for the remaining two matches against New Zealand has ignited a fierce debate among fans and experts alike. The young all... Read More


'No 10-minute delivery' as centre flags safety concern for gig workers

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- Major quick commerce companies have reportedly begun moving away from the much-publicised "10-minute delivery" promise following the intervention of Union Labour Minister Mansu... Read More


Jaundice threat in Odisha schools: Minister says DEOs to be put on alert

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- Amid rising concerns over jaundice cases in schools, the Odisha government has decided on Tuesday to place all District Education Officers (DEOs) in the State on high alert. Th... Read More


'My son & daughter-in-law sold their infant for Rs 20k': Investigation underway in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- A disturbing allegation has emerged from Odisha's Bhadrak district, where a grandmother has accused her own son and daughter-in-law of selling their one-month-old daughter for ... Read More


Over 4.57 lakh women to receive Subhadra Yojana assistance by Jan 18: Dy CM Parida

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- Subhadra Yojana money will be credited to beneficiaries' bank accounts by January 18, with more than 4.57 lakh women set to receive financial support under the scheme, Odisha D... Read More


Odia Jatra artist Nisha Maharana's obscene dance in Chhattisgarh triggers action; 17 arrested, SDM transferred

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- The Gariaband district administration in Chhattisgarh has taken strict action following an allegedly obscene dance performance by Odia artiste Nisha Maharana at a Jatra event, ... Read More


Contractor's godown set on fire in Kalahandi, Maoist angle ruled out

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- Miscreants set a contractor's godown on fire at Chatamahul on Rupra Road under the Narla police station limits in Odisha's Kalahandi district, triggering panic in the area late... Read More


Fire breaks out at Jharsuguda Railway Station, efforts underway to douse flames

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- A fire broke out at Jharsuguda railway station on Tuesday, triggering an emergency response from the fire services. The incident caused concern among passengers and railway sta... Read More