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New Delhi, March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasized the importance of harnessing the energy of the country's youth for nation-building, stating that initiatives like Mera Yuva Bharat play a crucial role in channeling their potential.Speaking during the 132nd episode of his...

New Delhi, March 29 – In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Squad (ANS) of Delhi Police has apprehended a key supplier allegedly involved in the illegal distribution of cannabis across the National Capital Region (NCR), officials said on Sunday.The arrest...

New Delhi, March 28 – The Congress announced a new round of appointments to its social media team across various states on Saturday, naming chairpersons, co-chairpersons, and coordinators.In a communication issued by AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, the party stated that the Congress...

Bhubaneswar, March 28 The next phase of inventory of the Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar will be conducted over three days from April 8, Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said on Saturday.Speaking to reporters, Harichandan said preparations have been completed for the next...

On the fourth day of the first Khelo India Tribal Games, competitions in swimming, weightlifting, football, and wrestling were held today in Chhattisgarh.Karnataka continues to lead in the medal count with 15 gold medals. Odisha is in second place with nine gold medals, while Assam is in third...

Jajpur, March 28 Three police personnel, including an assistant sub-inspector, were suspended in Odisha's Jajpur district on Saturday after an accused in a theft case escaped from custody, officials said.SP Yash Pratap Shrimal ordered the suspension of ASI Achutananda Das and constables...

Bhubaneswar, March 28 The BJD on Saturday demanded the dismissal of Odisha's Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling and the arrest of BJP's Titlagarh MLA Nabin Jain for allegedly violating laws during Ram Navami processions in separate locations.The opposition party, in a statement, alleged that...

Raipur, March 28 Weightlifter Nikita ended Chhattisgarh’s hosts’ wait for a gold medal, while Odisha’s women swimmers clinched all three gold medals on offer on the fourth day of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 here on Saturday.Nikita dominated the women’s 77kg weightlifting event to...

Berhampur, March 28 A 20-year-old woman is alleged to have attempted suicide by setting herself on fire in Odisha's Ganjam district on Saturday, a day after filing a rape complaint, police said.The woman, who had dropped out of college, reportedly suffered around 50 per cent burn injuries...

Raipur, March 28 Weightlifter Nikita ended Chhattisgarh's wait for a gold medal, while Odisha's women swimmers clinched all three gold medals on offer on the fourth day of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 here on Saturday.Nikita dominated the women's 77kg weightlifting event, comfortably...

Simdega (Jharkhand), March 28 A 30-year-old man from Odisha was allegedly strangled to death and his body set on fire in Jharkhand's Simdega district, police said on Saturday.Jharkhand Police have arrested three persons from Odisha in connection with this incident, a senior officer said.The...

Bhubaneswar, March 28 Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Saturday said the government will accept new applications for the inclusion of eligible beneficiaries under the 'Subhadra Yojana', a state-run scheme aimed at women empowerment.Parida, who is also in charge of the Women and...

Kolkata, March 28 Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the Election Commission's large-scale transfer of IAS and IPS officers in West Bengal on Saturday, alleging that many officials in the state were functioning as "cadres" of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and were unable to work...

Bhubaneswar, March 28 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday appealed to the people of the state to refrain from panic buying to ensure smooth functioning of the supply chain in the midst of the West Asia conflict.He also praised the Central government's decision to reduce excise...

Puri, March 28 Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi offered prayers at the Jagannath temple in Puri on Saturday.Speaking to reporters later, General Dwivedi said he prayed for the well-being of the Indian Army, its personnel, and their families."I feel very fortunate to have received the...

Baripada/Puri, March 28 At least three people died and three others were injured as Nor'wester storms caused widespread damage in Odisha's Mayurbhanj and Puri districts, police said on Saturday.Strong winds followed by thunderstorms lashed the Mayurbhanj district headquarters, Baripada, around...

Bhubaneswar, March 28 At least five people were killed and 30 others injured when a tourist bus overturned in Odisha's Nayagarh district in the early hours of Saturday, police said.The accident occurred around 2 am when the bus, carrying 55 passengers, overturned on the Hanuman Ghati road at...

Puri, March 28 – Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Saturday to offer prayers and seek divine blessings. He arrived with his family, performed rituals, and had darshan of Lord Jagannath.Speaking to reporters, the Army Chief said, "Today, I visited...

Raipur, March 27 – Karnataka extended their lead in the medal tally at the international swimming competition, while Chhattisgarh had its best day so far at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, winning one silver and two bronze medals in Raipur on Friday.Manikanta L. once again...

Bhubaneswar, March 27 In response to the Central Government's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre, the main opposition party, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), demanded a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed by the Odisha government on fuel, citing that the...