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Massive fire destroys 4-storey commercial building in Balasore; loss estimated at Rs 5 Crore

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- A massive fire broke out at a four-storey commercial establishment named Banaja Store near Cinema Square under Balasore Town Police Station limits in the early hours of Wednesd... Read More


India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid approved, final decision on November 26

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a major boost to India's sporting ambitions, Ahmedabad has been officially recommended as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. The announcement came afte... Read More


Battery scooter fire during charging triggers LPG cylinder explosion; 3-storey house gutted in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- A devastating fire broke out in Nuasahi village of Khallikote, Ganjam district, after a battery-operated scooter caught fire on Wednesday while being charged at home. The fire ... Read More


Police SI recruitment scam: Mastermind Shankar Prusty fled to Dubai via Nepal, seeks anticipatory bail

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a significant development in the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment scam, Shankar Prusty, alleged to be the mastermind behind the racket and head of Panchsoft Comp... Read More


Naveen Patnaik announces Snehangini Chhuria as BJD candidate for Nuapada by-election

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The BJD has announced Snehangini Chhuria as its candidate for the upcoming bypoll in Nuapada. Announcing the candidature, party president Naveen Patnaik said, "I wish to decla... Read More


How Much EPF Can Be Withdrawn Immediately? Government Clarification

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The Labour Ministry has clarified that employees can now immediately withdraw up to 75% of their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) balance upon leaving a job. Contrary to social ... Read More


Odisha lady agriculture Officer found dead after sending daughter to school

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a shocking incident, a lady agriculture officer of Basudevpur block in Odisha's Bhadrak district was found hanging inside her rented house, raising suspicion of suicide. Her... Read More


Odisha Police SI recruitment scam: 300 posts sold, 186 candidates still absconding; Crime Branch uncovers massive fraud

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- A major recruitment scam involving the sale of 300 Sub-Inspector (SI) posts has come to light, with explosive revelations emerging from the Crime Branch sources. The scam, alle... Read More


Heart-wrenching scene in Bhubaneswar: Elderly TB patient taken to hospital on bicycle by wife, sister-in-law

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a heart-touching yet shocking incident from the state capital, an elderly tuberculosis (TB) patient was taken to the hospital on a bicycle due to the family's inability to a... Read More


Malti Chahar's eviction demand from Bigg Boss 19 grows amid her 'kapde pehen ke baat kar' remark

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- Malti Chahar, who entered Bigg Boss 19 as a wildcard contestant, has once again courted controversy with her recent comments about fellow contestant Nehal Chudasama. In an upc... Read More