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Dolphins spotted off Puri coast day after sea snail phenomenon; tourists left curious

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- A day after thousands of live sea snails were found scattered along the Puri beach, several dolphins were spotted swimming off the coastline on Wednesday, drawing crowds and sp... Read More


Odisha revises Maoist surrender policy; rewards up to Rs 1.10 crore announced

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- In a renewed effort to accelerate anti-Maoist operations and encourage cadres to join the mainstream, the Odisha government has revised its Naxal surrender and rehabilitation p... Read More


Centre notifies revised ex-servicemen re-employment rules; Military nursing service personnel brought under ambit

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- In a significant policy move aimed at expanding rehabilitation opportunities for former defence personnel, the Centre has notified the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central C... Read More


India Post to offer mutual funds through 1.64 lakh post offices after pact with NSE

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- In a move aimed at deepening financial inclusion and expanding access to investment products, the Department of Posts (DoP) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU... Read More


Cotton gauze left inside stomach after surgery? Sambalpur woman seeks justice

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- A woman from Kumbharpada area in Sambalpur has alleged medical negligence at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH), claiming that surgical gauze was left inside her abdomen ... Read More


Bhubaneswar cab driver death case takes new turn; marital status of deceased under spotlight

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- The investigation into the alleged murder of cab driver Satyabrata has taken a significant turn after police uncovered that he was already married and had a three-year-old chil... Read More


EPFO to launch dedicated App; PF withdrawals via UPI likely by March-end

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- The Centre is set to introduce a dedicated mobile application for the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) by the end of March, enabling subscribers to withdraw their ... Read More


Sura Routray rules out 2029 poll bid; says Jatni candidate will be chosen with his consent

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- Senior Congress leader Suresh 'Sura' Routray on Wednesday clarified that he will not contest the 2029 elections, reaffirming his decision to step away from electoral politics a... Read More


Big relief for motorists: Odisha may slash Rs 10,000 PUCC fine, hints Transport Minister

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- The Odisha government is considering a proposal to reduce the Rs 10,000 fine imposed on vehicles found without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) at toll gates,... Read More


Indian-origin engineer from Karnataka shot dead in Canada

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 10 -- A 37-year-old Indian-origin tech professional from Karnataka was shot dead in a suspected targeted attack at the parking lot of a busy shopping mall in Toronto, Canada, on Satu... Read More