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DGP Khurania Reviews Preparations for 73rd All India Hockey Championship 2025
Bhubaneswar: The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar will host the 73rd All India Hockey Championship in March 2025. The event promises to be a grand affair, with 27 men’s teams and 10 women’s teams from across the country set to compete.…
Odisha Sees Alarming Rise in Online Trading Scams, 40,270 Duped in 2024
Bhubaneswar: Online trading scams have surged dramatically in Odisha over the past two years, with 40,270 people falling victim in 2024 alone, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed in the state Assembly on Monday.
Responding to…
Tigress ‘Zeenat’ Roams Jharkhand Forests After Release in Similipal
Bhubaneswar: The three-year-old tigress ‘Zeenat,’ relocated from Maharashtra to Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve, has been spotted roaming in the forests of neighboring Jharkhand. The information was shared by Baripada RCCF (Regional Chief…
Odisha Records Decline in Sex Ratio at Birth; Sees Improvement in Female Education
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a slight decline in the sex ratio at birth (SRB) over the past decade, raising concerns about societal preferences for male children. According to the Health Management…
ASI Resumes Excavation at Ratnagiri Buddhist Site After 63 Years
Bhubaneswar: The ancient Buddhist site of Ratnagiri in Odisha’s Jajpur district is once again under the archaeological spotlight. Known for its stunning ruins, intricate sculptures of Lord Buddha, and expansive monastic complexes, the site…
Dondapati Jayaram Strikes Gold at National Junior Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rising sprint star, Dondapati Jayaram, thrilled the home crowd on Sunday evening by claiming the men’s Under-20 100m gold at the 39th National Junior Athletics Championship held at the…
CM Majhi Launches ₹800 Additional Input Assistance for Farmers in Odisha’s Bargarh District
Sohela, Odisha: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide farmers with additional input assistance of ₹800 per quintal of paddy over and above the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹2,300. The…
Heritage Enthusiasts Explore Puri’s Rich Monastic Legacy in Fifth Heritage Walk
Puri: More than 20 heritage enthusiasts from across Odisha participated in the fifth edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) today, delving into the distinctive “mutt” tradition that forms a vital part of the Holy City’s religious and…
Odisha-Cadre IPS Officer Dhirendra Sambhaji Kutey Appointed BSF Inspector General
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has appointed Odisha-cadre IPS officer Dhirendra Sambhaji Kutey as the Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF). A 1997-batch officer, Kutey will hold the position at Level-14 in the Pay Matrix, with…
CM to Launch Historic Farmers’ Input Assistance Scheme Tomorrow
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to support farmers and honor its commitments to the people, the Odisha government has announced an additional input assistance of ₹800, raising the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy to ₹3,100 per…