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Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services Department organized the “Aitihya Ganadouda” (marathon) today in Bhubaneswar. Starting from the historic Khandagiri and concluding at Kalinga Studio Square, the marathon saw participation from hundreds of enthusiastic citizens, including youth, cultural enthusiasts, and dignitaries. The event was marked by exuberant…

Bhubaneswar: In light of the upcoming Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, police personnel have intensified security measures in the sensitive Motijharan area under Dhanupali police station in Sambalpur. The area is being closely monitored with the help of drones, a dog squad, and a bomb squad, ensuring tight surveillance as the festivals approach. Ram…

Bhubaneswar: A 7-year-old boy drowned in the Shiv Ganga pond at the Baba Akhandalamani Temple in Aradi in Bhadrak district, on Saturday. The deceased boy has been identified as Omm Prakash Padhi, the son of Sakrajit Padhi, a servitor of the Baba Akhandalamani Temple. According to reports, Omm Prakash drowned while playing in the water. After…

Mayurbhanj: As many as 46 people were hospitalised for vomiting and loose motions after consuming Prasad at a Sankirtan on Friday.  The incident happened in Kashipala village under Saraskana block in Mayurbhanj district. The locals attended a Sankirtan in the village and as many as 46 people have been affected by diarrhoea after consuming the Prasad….

Jajpur: In a heart-wrenching incident, a couple died while their four-year-old son survived in an accident. The incident happened near the old toll gate in Panikoili police limits in Jajpur district. According to information, an unknown vehicle rammed into their bike while the family was travelling to Panikoili from Kuakhiya. The woman reportedly died on the…

Bhubaneswar: The auspicious Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj is celebrated today on Ashokastami in Chaitra month and a devotional aura can be seen everywhere. The Rukuna Rath yatra is helmed to begin at 3.00 pm. The Lords will ascend the Rath to begin their yatra (journey). Early in the night, the Rath was worshipped at…

Bhubaneswar: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army conducted four successful flight-tests of the Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on April 03 & 04, 2025. The four operational flight-trials were carried out against high-speed aerial targets. The missiles intercepted the…

Bhubaneswar: While the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) of the Central Government today approved four railway projects across the country, two of them are specifically intended for Odisha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for these two projects in Odisha. He stated that the Prime Minister has…

Dhenkanal: A man is reported to have accidentally shot and killed his friend during a hunting expedition at Kadalipal village under Rasol police station in Dhenkanal district. The incident took place late Thursday night near a cashew forest in the region. According to police, four friends from Manpur village had ventured into the forest for…

Bhubaneswar: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda is set to launch the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha next week. Speaking to media, Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal said that Nadda will arrive in Bhubaneswar on April 10 and officially roll out the scheme the following day. Odisha became the 34th state to implement the…