Bhubaneswar: Supporters of Patkura MLA Arvind Mahapatra staged a show of strength at Shankha Bhavan, urging the Biju Janata Dal leadership to reconsider the decision to suspend him from the party. A delegation submitted a memorandum to senior leaders Devi Mishra and Pratap Jena, asserting that Arvind Mahapatra is a young leader who has not […]
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Cuttack: The private bus owners’ association has withdrawn its proposed strike after holding positive discussions with the state government. The association stated that the decision was taken after the government agreed to address their key demands, bringing relief to commuters who were facing the possibility of disrupted transport services across the state. According to the […]
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Bhubaneswar: The process for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections has formally begun, with the Election Commission of India writing to election officers of 10 states, including Odisha. A total of 37 Rajya Sabha seats are scheduled to fall vacant in April 2026 due to the retirement of sitting members. In this context, the Commission has […]
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Malkangiri: The Maoist organisation has suffered a significant setback as nine hardcore Maoist cadres surrendered with weapons in a major success for security forces. The surrender took place before the Inspector General of Police, Raipur Range, and the Superintendent of Police of Dhamtari district in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. The surrendered cadres were carrying a combined cash […]
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Bhubaneswar: Residents of Odisha have received some relief from the biting cold as temperatures have risen under the influence of a western disturbance, reducing the intensity of winter conditions across the state. According to the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, the maximum daytime temperature in the capital touched 32.3 degrees Celsius. Day temperatures crossed 30 degrees Celsius […]
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Bhubaneswar: Another road accident involving an ‘Ama Bus’ was reported in the city on Thursday after the bus collided with a motorcycle on a main road. Following the accident, angry locals vandalised the Ama Bus, creating a tense situation in the area. The incident occurred between Master Canteen Square and Rajmahal Square, where unrest prevailed […]
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Rourkela: An exchange of fire took place between security personnel and Maoists early this morning in the Saranda forest along the Odisha–Jharkhand border. Two Maoists were reportedly killed in the encounter with the security forces. While some other Maoists are believed to have been injured, search operations are continuing in the forest area. After receiving […]
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Bhubaneswar: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will be on a six-day visit to Odisha from February 2 to February 7. In this context, a state-level preparatory meeting was held on Thursday evening in the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anu Garg. According to information received from the […]
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Bhubaneswar: In a major decision, the State Government has banned intoxicants such as Paan Masala, Gutka, and Khaini across the state. The government has imposed restrictions on these substances. A notification in this regard has been issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare. According to the notification, the directives of the Supreme Court will […]
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Every year, our state conducts wildlife censuses with great pomp and splendor. We are presented with data on the crocodile population of Bhitarkanika and the arrival of migratory birds in the azure waters of Chilika. We rejoice when the numbers of tigers and elephants increase, and hundreds of crores are allocated for their conservation. This […]
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