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Chocolate sculpture of President Droupadi Murmu to be unveiled on Pakhala Dibasa in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- A unique chocolate sculpture of President Droupadi Murmu will be unveiled in Bhubaneswar on Friday as part of the celebrations of Pakhala Dibasa, adding a creative touch to th... Read More


World Sparrow Day observed in Odisha amid concerns over declining bird population

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- World Sparrow Day was observed across Odisha on March 20, drawing attention to the declining population of sparrows due to rapid urbanisation and changing landscapes. Once a c... Read More


Midday meal cooks continue protest for third day over pending wages in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- Midday meal cooks and helpers in Odisha continued their protest for the third consecutive day on Friday, intensifying their agitation over pending wages and other long-standin... Read More


Odisha acts against 914 idle industries: 665 units served notices, land allotments cancelled

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- The Odishagovernment has initiated a major crackdown on non-operational industrial units for non-utilisation and alleged misuse of allotted land. Industries Minister Sampad Sw... Read More


SCB fire tragedy sparks political storm in Odisha Assembly; Opposition seeks Health Minister's resignation

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- The political row over the fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH), which claimed 13 lives, intensified on Friday, with the Opposition demanding the resigna... Read More


Odisha security forces close in on Maoist leader Shukru; massive operation underway in tri-junction forests

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- Security forces have intensified a major anti-Maoist operation to apprehend top Maoist leader Shukru, who is believed to be surrounded in the forested tri-junction of Rayagada... Read More


Infant death at Kandhamal PHC triggers negligence allegations, probe underway

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- The death of a newborn at a Primary Health Centre in Odisha's Kandhamal district has sparked allegations of medical negligence, with the family accusing healthcare staff of mi... Read More


Two-day bandh hits Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj over arrest of 34 Tribals

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- A two-day bandh is being observed in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, particularly in the Rairangpur sub-division, following a call by tribal organisations demanding the release ... Read More


Global tensions rattle markets: Oil surge triggers Rs 12 lakh crore loss for investors

Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- Rising global uncertainty amid a major conflict in the Middle East has begun to shake financial markets worldwide, with crude oil prices surging sharply and volatility increas... Read More


Navodaya Vidyalaya's Class 9 student goes missing in Odisha's Malkangiri; family blames school

Bhubaneswar, March 19 -- A Class IX student was reported missing from the Navodaya Vidyalaya hostel located in the sub-division of Malkangiri district in Odisha since Wednesday. Police initiated an in... Read More