Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has appealed to the people of Odisha to donate blood voluntarily on Odia Paksha, calling it a ‘noblest way to save lives’.Blood donation camps are being organized across the state on April 8 as part of the 14-day cultural festival Odia Paksha.“Blood donation is life donation,” Majhi said in…

Athamallik, Ap 8: In a major crackdown in the Budulimunda area of Athamallik, police have seized a substantial amount of alcohol, poch, and motorcycles. Three individuals-Rakesh Sahu, Lipun Nayak, and Bikari Behera-all residents of Budulimunda village, have been arrested in connection with the case.Officials from the Athamallik Excise Department reported that over three quintals of…

Nuapada: Allegations of a fake physical education teacher appointment at Sinapali College in Nuapada district have triggered demands for a high-level inquiry, amid questions over delays in official action.The controversy centres on claims that Gangaram Meher allegedly held jobs simultaneously at two institutions and drew salaries, leading to suspected misappropriation of government funds. Sources said Meher,…

Bhubaneswar, April 7: Violent clashes erupted in Rayagada district, Odisha, on Tuesday as police clashed with tribal protesters opposing a road project linked to the Sijimali bauxite mine. Over 50 people were injured, including more than 30 police.’The violence occurred in Sagabari village, where locals have been resisting the construction of a 3-km road connecting…