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Nishikant Dubey defends remarks on Biju Patnaik, says BJP stood by Biju Babu when Congress did injustice

India, March 30 -- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has defended his recent remarks on former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik amid an ongoing political controversy, asserting that the BJP has always respecte... Read More


Justice Satrughana Pujahari assumes charge as OHRC Chairperson

India, March 30 -- Justice Satrughana Pujahari today assumed charge as the Chairperson of the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC). This marks his second term as Chairperson, reflecting continued con... Read More


'Odia Pakhya' to be celebrated across Odisha from April 1; check key events

India, March 30 -- The government will celebrate Odia Pakhya, a 14-day cultural festival, from April 1 to 14 across the state, marking a vibrant period from Odisha Day to the Odia New Year. The initia... Read More


Revenue Inspector in Cuttack nabbed taking Rs 30,000 bribe in land mutation case

India, March 29 -- A Revenue Inspector posted at Tangi-Choudwar Tahasil in Cuttack district was apprehended by Odisha Vigilance on Sunday, while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. A Revenue In... Read More


'Honoured, motivated and proud': Sambalpur fish farmer Sujata Bhuyan on PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' praise

India, March 29 -- Sujata Bhuyan, a fish farmer from Odisha's Sambalpur, on Sunday expressed immense happiness after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned her work during the 132nd episode of 'Mann K... Read More


Odisha: Rape accused found hanging at Puri jail; family alleges murder

India, March 29 -- An undertrial prisoner (UTP) was found hanging under mysterious circumstances at a jail in Odisha's Puri district today. The deceased had been arrested and sent to jail in connectio... Read More


77 Maoists surrendered in Odisha in last one year: DGP

India, March 29 -- Odisha DGP Y.B. Khurania said that coordinated operations by security forces over the past one year have led to the surrender of 77 Maoists and the neutralisation of 27 ultras in th... Read More


BJD's Sasmit Patra quits parliamentary panel protesting BJP MP's remarks against Biju Patnaik

India, March 29 -- BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra has resigned from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT in protest against alleged disrespectful remarks against former Odish... Read More


Spanish Para Badminton: Odisha's Pramod Bhagat clinches one gold, two silvers

India, March 29 -- India delivered an impressive performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026 - Level 1 in Toledo, with Odisha's Pramod Bhagat emerging as the standout performer. The P... Read More


Three cops suspended after accused escapes from custody in Jajpur

India, March 28 -- Following an inquiry, Jajpur SP Yashpratap Shrimal suspended three police personnel after an accused in a theft case escaped from custody at the Brahmabarada police station in Jajpu... Read More