Odisha

A 12-hour Bharat Bandh over the demand for caste-based census and reservation disrupted normal life in Bolangir, with shops, schools, and transport services remaining shut amid…
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The Odisha Cabinet has approved a major city gas distribution policy to supply piped cooking gas to homes, along with key decisions on industrial investment, data governance,…
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The Odisha government has abolished professional tax from April 1, 2026, offering major financial relief to employees and professionals across the state while impacting annual revenue…
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Odisha is experiencing an intense heatwave with temperatures crossing 44°C in several regions, and the weather department warns that the extreme conditions will continue for the next…
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Berhampur land trader Sudhir Patra was kidnapped while returning home and later found dead in a forest area, with investigators suspecting a property dispute and involvement of close…
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Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp surge on Wednesday, with silver jumping nearly ₹6,000 per kg and gold also gaining significantly on the MCX. The rise comes amid global tensions…
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The Department of Tourism Odisha has unveiled the new tagline “Think India, Think Odisha” and announced the OMC Puri Coastal Marathon, aiming to position the state as a global hub for…
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Amid an intense heatwave, authorities in districts like Kendrapara, Koraput, Sundargarh, and Balangir have ordered temporary school closures, with the government considering further…
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After 123 years, sand removal from the Konark Sun Temple Jagamohan is set to begin, with ASI deploying robotic technology following a safety clearance from IIT Madras.
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The Odisha government has suspended census work between 11 AM and 3 PM due to the heatwave, while introducing safety measures for enumerators following rising incidents, including…
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