Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik addressed the State Assembly today regarding a significant gap between the demand and local production of eggs in Odisha, which has driven retail prices up to Rs 9 per piece in several regional markets. The Minister revealed that the state’s total annual demand stands at approximately 138 […]
Read More Text.The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) announced that public darshan of the Holy Trinity at the Gundicha Temple will remain suspended for six hours today, from 9 PM to 3 AM. This temporary closure is necessary to perform the sacred “Banakalagi” or “Srimukha Sringara” ritual, during which the faces of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and […]
Read More Text.In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns over law and order in the capital, a mother and her son were brutally assaulted by local miscreants over a petty loan dispute of just Rs 1200. The severe attack took place in the Balipatna area on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. According to preliminary reports, the […]
Read More Text.In a major breakthrough today, the Cuttack Commissionerate Police arrested a notorious cyber fraudster involved in a massive online scam targeting unsuspecting citizens. Authorities have successfully frozen ₹1.2 crore tied to the accused’s illicit operations, which includes ₹30 lakh seized directly from various mule bank deposits. The fraudster reportedly utilized sophisticated Telegram-based task scams, luring […]
Read More Text.BJD President and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, strongly urged the Central Government today to initiate a meaningful dialogue with students protesting against alleged irregularities in national-level entrance examinations. Emphasizing that a nation compromising the integrity of its examination system jeopardizes its own future, Patnaik stated that the youth must be […]
Read More Text.A community-led forestry initiative in Odisha is successfully combining livelihood generation with sustainable forest conservation, bringing new hope to thousands of vulnerable families. Officials announced this morning that the Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project Phase-II (OFSDP-II), supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has positively impacted over 7.55 lakh forest-dependent individuals across the state […]
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Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : Residents across the interior and northern belts of the state are bracing for a renewed and biting spell of winter chill as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow Warning’ for severe cold wave conditions. According to the latest mid-day bulletin from the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, night temperatures are poised […]
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Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : In a decisive move to position the state as India’s next technology hub, the Odisha government announced on Monday that it will unveil a comprehensive ‘IT and Semiconductor Policy 2026’ next month. The new framework, described by officials as a “game-changer,” aims to attract global chipmakers and IT giants to the eastern […]
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Puri, 12/1 : With the holy city bracing for a massive influx of devotees for the upcoming Makar Sankranti and the famous Magha Saptami Mela, the Odisha Police has finalized a robust security strategy to ensure hassle-free darshan and law and order. A high-level review meeting was held today, chaired by the DIG (Central Range) […]
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Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : The political mercury in Odisha is rising sharply as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) engage in a fierce war of words, setting the stage for the highly anticipated local body elections slated for later this year. With the control of grassroots institutions at stake, […]
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