The sun was setting over the village crossroads—the *chhakka*—casting long shadows on the old cement bench. On one end sat Professor Mohanty, a man whose hair had turned silver while studying thick volumes of Physics in hallowed university halls. On the other end sat Kalia, a young man who had never finished college but always […]
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Bhubaneswar, 7/1 : The Odisha capital is gearing up for its much-anticipated Annual Flower Show, promising a vibrant spectacle of nature’s finest from January 9. Organizers have revealed an array of exciting new features and expanded timings, aiming to captivate an even larger audience of horticulture enthusiasts and general visitors alike. The popular event, a […]
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Bhubaneswar, 7/1 : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s healthcare sector, unveiling a series of ambitious initiatives following an extensive review of existing health programmes. The move signals a renewed focus by the newly formed government on bolstering public health infrastructure, improving service delivery, and ensuring equitable […]
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Bhubaneswar, 7/1 : Odisha is currently in the grip of a severe cold wave, with temperatures plummeting across the state and bringing life to a near standstill in many regions| The capital city, Bhubaneswar, has experienced a dramatic drop in mercury, recording its coldest night of the ongoing winter season as the minimum temperature plunged […]
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By Harihar Tripathy In the heart of my village, right next to our house, there once stood a magnificent mango orchard known as Matha Tota (The Monastery Grove). It was home to about twenty sprawling mango trees, but the crown jewel sat at the very far corner of the grove. It was a giant tree that bore […]
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Bhubaneswar, 7/1 : Government doctors across Odisha have defiantly continued their two-hour Outpatient Department (OPD) boycott on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, despite the state government invoking the stringent Essential Services (Maintenance) Act (ESMA) on Tuesday to prohibit any form of strike or work cessation| This ongoing agitation by the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) has […]
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Baripada, 7/1 : In a decisive move to combat escalating air pollution, the Mayurbhanj district administration has implemented a series of stringent measures across Baripada, following a concerning surge in its Air Quality Index (AQI)| This intervention comes as Baripada, a town previously known for its proximity to the lush Similipal Biosphere Reserve and minimal […]
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By Harihar Tripathy It was on the way to Bhubaneswar. An old man with wrinkled skin was sitting by the roadside, selling brinjals grown in his own backyard. When a ‘Babu’ (a wealthy man) stepped out of his car and asked for the price, the old man said, “Forty rupees a kilo.” The Babu immediately […]
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Tokyo’s financial markets are grappling with significant instability as Japanese equities experienced a sharp decline this Wednesday, with the Nikkei 225 index plummeting amidst rapidly escalating geopolitical and economic tensions with China. The downturn has sent ripples of concern through Asia, highlighting the profound impact that diplomatic friction between the region’s two largest economies can […]
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Wall Street is witnessing an unprecedented surge in semiconductor stocks, a rally so profound it’s redefining market expectations and signaling a new era of technological advancement. The sector, already a stellar performer throughout 2025, has kicked off 2026 with impressive gains, driven almost entirely by the insatiable global demand for advanced chips that power the […]
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