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Scanty rainfall hits paddy cultivation in Gajapati, farmers left in lurch

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- Paddy cultivation in Odisha's Gajapati has been severely affected this year due to scanty rainfall. Several agricultural fields continue remain dry. In Mohana block, including ... Read More


Odisha Vigilance recovers another Rs 4 lakh from Kendrapara AEE's residence, cash haul reaches Rs 7.15 lakh

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- OdishaVigilance Department recovered another Rs 4 lakh in cash from the residence of Kendrapara Drainage Division Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Anupama Sahoo on Saturday. ... Read More


Rourkela Home Guard's quick CPR brings accident victim back to life

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- A woman Home Guard in Rourkela has drawn attention for performing CPR on a young man who was lying on the road after a fatal road accident. Home Guard Anjana Majhi reached the ... Read More


Cuttack Bali Yatra to go plastic-free this year; administration steps up efforts

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- Cuttack's historic Bali Yatra will be made plastic-free this year, with the decision taken to promote environmental cleanliness during the annual event. The move was approved a... Read More


Cattle theft in Odisha: Miscreants steal cows in expensive car in Puri

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- Cattle theft has reportedly become a concern in Kanasa of Puri district. In a recent case that came to light, miscreants allegedly stole cows in an expensive car late at night.... Read More


Undertrial prisoner dies at Paralakhemundi sub-jail in Gajapati, family raises suspicion

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- An undertrial prisoner died at the Paralakhemundi Sub-Jail in Odisha's Gajapati after reportedly falling ill on Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old ... Read More


No PUCC, no insurance? Odisha e-detection system to catch violators, impose hefty fines

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- Vehicle owners in Odisha will now have to ensure that their Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) and insurance are valid before driving on public roads, as the e-detectio... Read More


Odisha BJP charts grassroots strategy, panchayat election roadmap at state executive meeting in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- Second and final day of the OdishaBJP state executive meeting was held under the chairmanship of state BJP president Manmohan Samal on Sunday. The meeting was attended by the p... Read More


Car-auto rickshaw collision on NH-16 in Odisha's Bhadrak leaves 4 injured

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- Four people travelling in a car were seriously injured after the vehicle collided with an auto-rickshaw and subsequently crashed into a divider near Dhamnagar Chhak on National... Read More


1881 tradition lives on as Durga Puja preparations begin in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 5 -- Preparations for this year's Durga Puja began in Odisha's Cuttack and Bhubaneswar with the traditional collection of clay on Janmashtami. Following age-old customs, puja commit... Read More