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Odisha to stop free PDS rice to over 15 lakh beneficiaries; double quota for verified cardholders

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- The Odisha government on Tuesday announced that free rice under the national and state food security schemes will be discontinued for ration cardholders who have not completed ... Read More


Mudhol Hounds steal the show at 70th State Police Duty Meet in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- The 70th State Police Duty Meet commenced at the Reserve Police Ground in Buxi Bazaar, Cuttack, Odisha on Thursday. The meet brought together police personnel and trained dogs ... Read More


Army camp targeted in Assam's Kakopathar, 3 soldiers hurt in Grenade attack

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- In Assam's Kakopathar area, a grenade attack struck an Indian Army camp on Friday, injuring three soldiers. The assault is believed to have been carried out jointly by the ban... Read More


Vedanta to fast-track Rs 2.27 lakh crore Odisha aluminium mega project, generate over 2 lakh jobs

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal has sought the Odisha government's active support to fast-track clearances and execution for the company's proposed USD 20-billion or Rs 2.27 lakh... Read More


Bhubaneswar woman 'raped and murdered' in Hyderabad; family brings serious allegations

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- An Odia woman was allegedly raped and murdered in the Kompally area under the Pet-Basheerabad police limits in Hyderabad late Thursday night. The victim, originally from Bharat... Read More


Container truck catches fire on NH-16 in Odisha's Chhatrapur, short circuit suspected

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- A major fire broke out on NH-16 in Chhatrapur in Odisha's Ganjam district, where a container truck was engulfed by flames completely on the road. The container truck, travelli... Read More


Odisha tribal women cheated of over Rs 25 lakh in 'loan scam'; accuse police of inaction

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- More than Rs 25 lakh was allegedly embezzled from tribal women in the Koraput district of Odisha after a couple formed a fake women's group in their name and took loans on thei... Read More


Big win for India: Belgian court approves Mehul Choksi's extradition in PNB scam case

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- In a major breakthrough for Indian authorities, a Belgian court in Antwerp has approved the extradition of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi to India, ruling that his arrest... Read More


3 killed in car accident on NH-53 bypass road in Odisha's Bargarh

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- At least three people were killed in a car accident that took place late last night in the Bargarh district of Odisha. As per reports, the car lost control and rammed into the... Read More


Diwali holiday in Odisha likely on October 20, Monday; CM's approval awaited

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- The Revenue Department on Friday proposed that October 20 (Monday) be declared a public holiday for Diwali in Odisha. However, the final decision is pending for Chief Minister'... Read More