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Tourist numbers rise, but revenue falls: Odisha's tourism sector faces a growth puzzle

Bhubaneswar, March 31 -- Odisha's tourism sector witnessed a contrasting trend in 2024, with a healthy rise in visitor footfall but a sharp decline in overall earnings, raising concerns about the qual... Read More


MCL disinvestment: Centre plans to sell 25 per cent stake in Odisha's key coal PSU

Bhubaneswar, March 31 -- The Centre is set to divest a 25 per cent stake in Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), following a strategy similar to earlier stake sales in other subsidiaries, B Sairam, Chai... Read More


Centre allows Kerosene supply in 21 states amid LPG supply concerns

Bhubaneswar, March 31 -- The Centre has issued a fresh gazette notification permitting the supply of Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) through the Public Distribution System (PDS) in 21 states and Union Ter... Read More


Child breaks down before MRI, what his father did will melt your heart

Bhubaneswar, March 31 -- In a touching moment that has resonated deeply with viewers, a video of a father comforting his frightened child during an MRI scan is winning hearts across social media. The... Read More


Multiple vehicles, SUV reduced to ashes in fire mishap near Orissa High Court in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, March 31 -- A fire broke out in front of the Orissa High Court in Cuttack on Tuesday, destroying multiple vehicles and causing panic in the area. According to reports, the blaze engulfed... Read More


Subhadra Yojana: Fresh registration from April 1; check who are eligible

Bhubaneswar, March 29 -- The Odisha government will begin fresh registration for the Subhadra Yojana from April 1, with the application window remaining open till April 30. As per official guidelines... Read More


Elephant 'Ramu's' skeleton to be shifted to Godibari from wildlife range office in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, March 29 -- The skeletal remains of 'Ramu', a tusked elephant, will be shifted to Godibari under the Chandaka Wildlife Division from the wildlife range office in Bhubaneswar after nearly ... Read More


Blank firing during Ram Navami procession: Titlagarh MLA's PSO suspended, politics heats up

Bhubaneswar, March 29 -- In a significant development in the alleged firing incident during the Ram Navami procession, the Personal Security Officer (PSO) of Titilagarh MLA Nabin Jain has been placed ... Read More


Youth found murdered with sharp weapon in Puri

Bhubaneswar, March 28 -- A youth was allegedly brutally murdered near Dhobakhala in the Penthakata area of Puri late on Friday night, triggering tension in the locality. The deceased has been identif... Read More


Odisha fully prepared to tackle crisis, ensure supply stability: CM Majhi after discussion with PM Modi

Bhubaneswar, March 28 -- After a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the West Asia crisis, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday asserted that the state government is ful... Read More