WASHINGTON D.C. — In a scathing assessment of the ongoing military confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran, veteran West Asia negotiator Alon Ben-Meir warned that the conflict has devolved into a strategic quagmire with no clear exit strategy. Speaking in a detailed interview on March 19, 2026, the Iraqi-born Jewish-American political scientist asserted that […]
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has achieved unprecedented success in its anti-narcotics campaign, destroying illegal ganja cultivation worth ₹1,444 crore, seizing ganja worth ₹1,346 crore, confiscating 1,862 litres of hashish oil valued at ₹200 crore, recovering brown sugar worth ₹41.7 crore, and impounding cough syrup worth ₹10.17 crore between January 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026. During this […]
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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today conducted a comprehensive review of the Cuttack River Front Development Project at Lok Seva Bhawan, outlining an ambitious vision to transform the Mahanadi riverbank into a nationally acclaimed tourist destination. The project, estimated at ₹210 crore, aims to develop 426 acres along the Mahanadi riverbank in Cuttack. In […]
Read More Text.Bhubaneswar: In the vast landscape of Indian gastronomy, few dishes are as deeply intertwined with the socio-cultural fabric of a state as Pakhala is with Odisha. From the humble kitchens of rural villages to the high-end menus of five-star hotels and the sacred altars of the Jagannath Temple, Pakhala remains the ultimate comfort food for every Odia. More […]
Read More Text.New Delhi : For years, India’s economic narrative has been anchored in the promise of its “demographic dividend.” With a median age of 28, the nation stands as one of the youngest economies globally. However, the ‘State of Working India 2026’ report, recently released by Azim Premji University, serves as a sobering reality check. It […]
Read More Text.The entire world is currently facing the severe consequences of rising temperatures. If these adverse effects intensify further, it is estimated that global temperatures will rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius. This figure has become a cause of concern at every climate summit. Extensive efforts are underway to limit the global temperature rise to within 1.5 degrees […]
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Jharsuguda: Many ancient monuments have been submerged within the Hirakud reservoir. Among them, a monument located in the submerged village of Jogini near Palsada in Lakhanpur block has been a subject of controversy for the past several years. According to local residents, this is the tomb (samadhi) of the Gauntia (village head) of Jogini village. However, […]
Read More Text.The second installment of the Dhurandhar franchise, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, has already begun breaking box office records even before its theatrical release. In terms of preview show ticket sales on the day before release, it has broken the record set by the film ‘Stree 2’. More than 3.5 lakh (350,000) people in India have already booked advance tickets to […]
Read More Text.Bhubaneswar: The Middle East war has impacted the edible oil market in the state. Within a few days, the price per litre has increased by ₹10-15. Fearing a possible shortage of edible oil in the future, consumers are suspected of buying more oil than they actually need. As a result, oil stocks are quickly running out […]
Read More Text.Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has demanded the resignation of the State Health Minister. Patnaik stated, “During our government, when a fire incident occurred at a private hospital, the then Health Minister had resigned taking moral responsibility. Therefore, the current […]
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