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Ex-Union minister Debendra Pradhan dies at 84

Ex-Union minister Debendra Pradhan dies at 84

Pradhan’s tenure saw massive expansion of national highways in Odisha

17 March 2025 1:00 PM IST

Pradeep Majhi, BJD’s tribal face, ostracised for 12 years over inter-caste marriage

Pradeep Majhi, BJD’s tribal face, ostracised for 12 years over...

In a significant development in Odisha, former Member of Parliament (MP) Pradeep Majhi has been “ostracised” by his...

16 March 2025 8:05 PM IST

Odisha Nears 76 Lakh Tonnes Paddy Procurement Target

Odisha Nears 76 Lakh Tonnes Paddy Procurement Target

Odisha has procured 71.50 lakh tonnes of kharif paddy, nearing its 76 lakh-tonne target before the March 31 deadline,...

16 March 2025 7:19 PM IST

Odisha man bitten by cobra arrives at hospital with snake in hand

Odisha man bitten by cobra arrives at hospital with snake in hand

Bitten by a cobra, an Odisha man killed the snake and brought it to the hospital, aiding doctors in swift treatment. His...

16 March 2025 5:12 PM IST

Eminent Odia Poet Ramakanta Rath Passes Away at 91

Eminent Odia Poet Ramakanta Rath Passes Away at 91

Born in Cuttack on December 13, 1933, Rath’s life was a harmonious blend of administrative excellence and creative...

16 March 2025 12:13 PM IST

5 killed in violent clashes during Holi celebrations in Odisha

5 killed in violent clashes during Holi celebrations in Odisha

Holi, the festival of colours, turned bloody on Saturday as violent clashes erupted across Odisha, leaving five people...

15 March 2025 9:18 PM IST

Wildlife poacher killed in accidental gun misfire in Odisha forest

Wildlife poacher killed in accidental gun misfire in Odisha forest

A suspected wildlife poacher met a tragic end after an alleged accidental discharge from his firearm in the dense...

15 March 2025 8:41 PM IST

Husband Kills Wife, Spends Entire Night Beside Her Body in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

Husband Kills Wife, Spends Entire Night Beside Her Body in Odisha’s...

The gruesome discovery was made the next morning when locals spotted the body and alerted the police. Authorities...

15 March 2025 8:03 PM IST

Bharat Raksha Manch demands swift action against Bangladeshi, Rohingya infiltrators in Odisha

Bharat Raksha Manch demands swift action against Bangladeshi, Rohingya...

Bharat Raksha Manch, a national-level social organisation, on Thursday raised alarm over the alleged rising number of...

13 March 2025 8:56 PM IST

BJD Leader Soumya Shankar Arrested in Rs 185 Crore Transport and Corruption Scandal

BJD Leader Soumya Shankar Arrested in Rs 185 Crore Transport and...

The arrest follows an intensive investigation into large-scale misappropriation of funds and corruption linked to the...

13 March 2025 7:41 PM IST

Congress to Gherao Odisha Assembly on March 27 over Women’s Safety, Leader’s Suspension

Congress to Gherao Odisha Assembly on March 27 over Women’s Safety,...

The Congress, which lost power to the BJD-BJP alliance in 2000, has struggled to regain political relevance in the...

12 March 2025 8:15 PM IST

Outrage in Odisha’s Cuttack after man allegedly electrocutes stray dog to death

Outrage in Odisha’s Cuttack after man allegedly electrocutes stray dog...

A man in Cuttack electrocuted a stray dog with an electric fence, triggering outrage. Authorities cut his power, and an...

12 March 2025 7:16 PM IST