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Blood bank non-functional for 9 days at Kantabanji Hospital in Bolangir, patients face hardship

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- The blood bank at Kantabanji Hospital in Odisha's Bolangir district has allegedly remained non-functional for the past nine days, causing serious inconvenience to patients and t... Read More


Illegal opium cultivation case: Accused escapes after Police firing in Sundargarh's Koida

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- One of the two accused in an opium cultivation case in the Koida area of Sundargarh district has reportedly escaped from police custody, triggering a manhunt. The incident occur... Read More


Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Metro rail project scrapped, Rs 200 crore gone to waste: Sofia Firdous

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- Odisha Congress MLA Sofia Firdouson Monday reiterated her demand for the immediate resumption of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Metro Rail project, alleging that nearly Rs 200 crore of... Read More


Newlywed woman reported missing in Puri triggers protest; found safe a day later

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- Tension gripped the Kanas block of Puri district after a newlywed woman went missing under mysterious circumstances from her in-laws' house, prompting allegations of foul play b... Read More


Gujarat constable cleared of Rs 20 bribery case after 22 years, dies a day after acquittal

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- A 22-year-long legal battle involving an alleged Rs 20 bribe taken by a Gujarat police constable ended in acquittal earlier this month, but the relief was tragically short-lived... Read More


Paddy procurement: Farmers allege arbitrariness by rice millers in Odisha's Kendrapara

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- Hundreds of farmers associated with the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (PACS) in Nial village under Aul block of Kendrapara district alleged severe harassment on Sunda... Read More


A child's prayer to Maa Tara Tarini: Handwritten letter seeking hope and protection moves devotees

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- A heartfelt handwritten letter addressed to Goddess Maa Tara Tarini by a young child has deeply moved devotees and temple staff at the renowned Tara Tarini shrine in Odisha's Ga... Read More


Zero tolerance for lapses: Odisha Chief Secretary reviews Matric and Plus Two exam arrangements

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed the arrangements for the smooth and transparent conduct of the upcoming Matriculation and Plus Two examinations, terming them as critica... Read More


Betrayed in love, youth attempts to end life on railway track; loco pilot's heroic move goes viral, watch

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- Betrayal in love can shatter a heart so deeply that the world feels hollow, every memory turning into a quiet ache. Trust once blooming like spring lies crushed, leaving lonelin... Read More


QR code, AI cameras in exam centres as Odisha govt tightens security for matric, Plus 2 exams

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- With Matric and Plus 2 examinations set to begin next week, the Odisha government has intensified preparations to ensure smooth and disciplined conduct of the tests. The Plus Tw... Read More