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Bhubaneswar: Two promising voices in Odia literature — Subrat Senapati and Rajkishore Padhi — have been selected for the prestigious 2024 Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar and Bal Sahitya Puraskar, respectively. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Kendra Sahitya Akademi, recognising their outstanding literary achievements in the Odia language. Subrat Senapati will receive the…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Crime Branch has officially taken charge of the investigation into the recent gang-rape incident at Gopalpur Beach in Ganjam district, classifying it as a “Red Flag” case—a designation reserved for cases requiring urgent and focused attention due to their gravity and sensitivity. Following instructions from the Director General of Police, Yogesh…

Bhubaneswar: In the wake of rising diarrhoea cases reported from several districts of Odisha, the state government has ramped up its response to prevent further spread of waterborne infections. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, focusing on the evolving situation in Jajpur, Keonjhar, Bhadrak, Cuttack, and…

Bhubaneswar: Celebrating five decades of a globally acclaimed conservation success, the State Wildlife Headquarters under the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department of Odisha today observed International Crocodile Day with a special event marking the 50th Anniversary of the Crocodile Conservation Project. The event was hosted at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT)…

Bhubaneswar: Aiming to channel the creativity and entrepreneurial potential of higher secondary students, a two-day workshop titled “Journey of Mind to Market” was inaugurated today at the Krushi Bhawan Auditorium in Bhubaneswar. The event, organized by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) under the Department of School and Mass Education, is being held in…

Bhubaneswar: A day-long workshop focusing on the implementation of the country’s new criminal laws was organised today at Police Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, by the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy. The session aimed to equip senior police officers with a deeper understanding of the newly enacted legal framework and its implications for law enforcement practices across the…

Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward transforming Bhubaneswar Railway Station into a world-class travel hub under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, the East Coast Railway has successfully implemented several key infrastructural changes aimed at enhancing passenger convenience and service delivery. As construction continues at the existing temporary shed, authorities have shifted the Passenger Reservation System…

Balangir: Marking one year of the BJP government’s tenure in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday addressed a massive farmers’ gathering at the Krushak Shakti Samabesh in Balangir district. The event served as a platform to showcase the state government’s renewed commitment to farmer empowerment through robust support in technology, infrastructure, and financial…

Bhubaneswar: In a disturbing case that has sparked public outrage across Odisha, police have arrested six persons and produced four juveniles before the Juvenile Justice Board in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a 20-year-old college student at Gopalpur Beach in Ganjam district. According to Ganjam police, the incident occurred late Sunday night during the…