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Odisha govt rolls out new fire safety guidelines for all building projects

Bhubaneswar, April 3 -- The Odishagovernment has made fire safety compliance mandatory for the construction of government buildings.  The government stated that no project will be approved witho... Read More


Mystery drain blast in Balasore sparks panic, probe underway

Bhubaneswar, April 3 -- An explosion inside a drain in Ward No. 9 of Balasore Municipality in Odisha on Friday triggered panic in the area, though no loss of life or property was reported. According ... Read More


Delhi acts, Odisha silent? Parents demand end to 'loot in the name of education' by private schools

Bhubaneswar, April 3 -- The Delhi government's directive barring private schools from forcing parents to buy books, uniforms and other materials from specific vendors triggered fresh debate in Odisha.... Read More


Two arrested in Rs 3.67 Cr Excise Department fraud in Sambalpur

Bhubaneswar, April 3 -- Two persons were arrested in connection with an alleged financial fraud of Rs 3.67 crore in the Excise Department in Sambalpur on Friday. Police seized cash and froze bank acc... Read More


E20 petrol rolled out nationwide, including in Odisha; will it affect millage?

Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- Ethanol-blended petrol has begun to be sold at petrol pumps across the country including in Odisha from Wednesday, following a mandate by the Central government. The move marks... Read More


Hot and humid conditions to persist in Odisha, weather likely to change from April 5

Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- Hot and humid conditions continue to prevail across interior Odisha, while coastal regions are experiencing relatively cooler weather. Temperature variations were observed acro... Read More


PUCC checks to intensify across Odisha from today, key things to know

Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- The enforcement of Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) checks will be intensified across Odisha from Thursday. Authorities are stepping up inspections after a period of ... Read More


Choudwar jail escape case: Commissionerate Police arrests second accused from Rishikesh

Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- In a major development in the Choudwar Jail escape case, the second absconding inmate, Raja Sahani from Bihar, was arrested by a special team of the Commissionerate Police from... Read More


Bomb threat email to Sambalpur court triggers security sweep

Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- A bomb threat received via email prompted a security alert at the Sambalpur District Court, with police deploying specialised teams to conduct a thorough search of the premises... Read More


Two semi-automatic guns, 10 bullets seized in Bhubaneswar; one arrested

Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- The Special Crime Unit of the Commissionerate Police on Thursday seized two semi-automatic firearms along with 10 rounds of ammunition in Bhubaneswar and arrested one person in... Read More