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Odisha: Co-Operative Society Secy arrested for misappropriation of Rs 5.80 lakhs govt funds

India, April 2 -- Odisha Vigilance has arrested Girish Chandra Behera, the in-charge secretary of Durgadevi Co-Operative Society in Balasore district, for allegedly misappropriating government funds a... Read More


Simulia MLA demands reinvestigation of ACF Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra death case

India, April 2 -- Simulia MLA Padma Lochan Panda today demanded a fresh investigation into the mysterious death of Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra, which occurred in 202... Read More


In Pics: Odisha CM participates in 'Khadi Chhuan', serves meals to students as govt launches Sishu Vatika

India, April 2 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday participated in the 'Khadi Chhuan' event at the Badagada High School in Bhubaneswar and officially launched the 'Sishu Vatika' p... Read More


Odisha Deputy CM Singh Deo rules out free electricity scheme

India, April 2 -- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo ruled out any plans to provide free electricity to consumers in the State. Responding to a query from BJD le... Read More


62 steel bar traders booked for violating BIS norms: Odisha Minister

India, April 2 -- The authorities have registered cases against altogether 62 traders in Koraput and Malkangiri districts of Odisha in last five years for violating the norms with regard to the qualit... Read More


Use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers contributing to rise in cancer cases in Odisha districts

India, April 2 -- Heavy use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers in agriculture is the reason behind rise in cancer cases in some districts of western Odisha. This was revealed by the Law Minister ... Read More


Odisha: Assistant Engineer caught red-handed taking 1 lakh bribe to clear pending bills

India, April 2 -- An Assistant Engineer with the Rural Works Division was caught red-handed by Odisha Vigilance officials while demanding and accepting a bribe to clear pending work bills. Per Vigila... Read More


Odisha's Barabati Stadium to host India vs South Africa T20I on Dec 9

India, April 2 -- The iconic Barabati Stadium in Odisha's Cuttack city will host a T2OI match between India and South Africa in December this year. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to... Read More


France expresses interest in collaborating with Odisha on forest, wildlife conservation

India, April 2 -- A French delegation, led by Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou, expressed interest in collaborating with the Odisha Government on forest and wildlife conservation during a courtesy c... Read More


Utkala Dibasa 2025: 10 lesser-known facts about Odisha

India, April 1 -- Odisha, a land that truly celebrates diversity, is rich in cultural heritage and hosts more festivals than the number of months in a year. From its ancient roots in the Mauryan Empir... Read More