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Khurda to be written as 'Khoradha' as Odisha proposes spelling change in names of 24 places

India, Feb. 5 -- The Odisha government has proposed changes in the English spelling of names of 24 places across the state, including the district name Khurda, which may be written as 'Khoradha' if th... Read More


Odisha: Wildlife trafficking busted in Kuldiha, 6 including government teacher arrested

India, Feb. 5 -- In a major crackdown on wildlife crime, Forest personnel have arrested six poachers, including a government school teacher, for their alleged involvement in illegal wildlife trafficki... Read More


Chennai-New Jalpaiguri Express train derails in Odisha's Jajpur, no casualties reported

India, Feb. 5 -- The Chennai-New Jalpaiguri Express train derailed near Jakhapura railway station in Odisha's Jajpur district today. No passengers were injured in the incident. As per reports, the de... Read More


Caught on CCTV: Auto-rickshaw overturns while trying to save scooter rider on NH-55 in Odisha, 5 injured

India, Feb. 5 -- At least five people were injured after an auto-rickshaw overturned on National Highway 55 near Mangalpur on the outskirts of Jagatsinghpur. According to reports, the auto-rickshaw w... Read More


Odisha Constable shoots himself dead at Nayagarh police barracks

India, Feb. 5 -- A police constable allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service revolver at the Reserve Police barracks in Nayagarh district on Thursday. The deceased has been i... Read More


President Murmu visits Jagannath Temple in Puri, performs Pinda Daan at Sweta Ganga

India, Feb. 4 -- President Droupadi Murmu, who is currently on a visit to Odisha, offered prayers at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri this morning. During her visit, the President performed Pinda D... Read More


Union Minister Scindia urges Odisha government to clear Rs 28.54 crore dues to BSNL

India, Feb. 4 -- Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has written to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, urging the state government to clear pending dues amounting to Rs 28... Read More


NCB busts cannabis smuggling racket using cabbage as cover in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

India, Feb. 4 -- In a major crackdown, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Special Squad busted a cannabis smuggling operation in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, where traffickers hid cannabis beneath a ... Read More


Maoist leader surrenders in Malkangiri, police say district is now Naxal-free

India, Feb. 4 -- A leader of the banned CPI (Maoist) has surrendered before the Odisha Police in Malkangiri district, police said today. The surrendered cadre, identified as Sukhram Markam alias Sure... Read More


OSEPA directs DEOs to provide free school uniforms to Shishu Vatika students in Odisha by Feb 15

India, Feb. 4 -- The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has directed all District Education Officers (DEOs) to ensure distribution of free school uniforms to Shishu Vatika students st... Read More