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Ratna Bhandar Opened After Four Long Decades

After a gap of almost four decades, the inner chamber of Shree Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar in Puri was opened this year—an issue that generated a lot of both public curiosity and political face-offs.

A Reformative Year for Forest and Wildlife

Multiple challenges including large-scale elephant deaths notwithstanding, the year 2024 proved to be transformative for Odisha's forest and wildlife sector with the introduction of several new initiatives and significant reforms.

Governance Marked A Dramatic Shift

WITH the change in government, 2024 showcased Odisha as a battleground for competing political visions.

Reservoir drained, rabi irrigation hit

The Telengiri irrigation project authorities drained the reservoir following detection of holes in one of its outer sluice gates.

NTCA Poser to WB Govt on Zeenat

Earlier on Sunday, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulated forest officials of her state for the successful rescue of Zeenat.

THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF ODISHA IN 2024

2024 was a roller coaster ride for the districts in Odisha. The New Indian Express takes a look at what made the headlines across regions in the state this year

Buddhist relics found at Ratnagiri

THE ongoing excavation at Ratnagiri Buddhist site in Jajpur district by the Archaeological Survey of India has uncovered some priceless relics.

Tipper falls on railway track in Bamebari, driver injured

A dumper truck rolled over and fell 50 feet onto a railway track at Gurbeda sahi under Bamebari police station of Keonjhar on Monday.

Rourkela cops file charge sheet in 2 gang-rape cases

ROURKELA police has acted swiftly and submitted charge sheets in the two shocking gang-rape cases that had rocked the steel city in September.

Country Must Know Sacrifice Of Our Heroes, Says Pradhan

UNION Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday paid glowing tributes to freedom fighters of Sambalpur and said the country must know the sacrifices of heroes like Udanth Sai and Chhabila Sai who have been neglected in the pages of history.

Couple cheats posing as kin of principal secy to PM, held

POLICE have arrested a couple from the capital city for allegedly posing as the daughter and son-in-law of Pramod Kumar Mishra, principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and cheating several businessmen on the pretext of providing them his support for expanding their businesses.

Massive footfall at Jagannath temple poses challenge for administration

WITH 2024 drawing to a close and a new year knocking at the doors, the Puri administration is grappling with huge footfall of devotees at the Shree Jagannath temple.

CM Majhi ensures free treatment for Boudh boy with rare disease

In a swift response to the urgent medical need of a seven-year-old boy from Boudh suffering from a mysterious illness, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday arranged for his treatment at SCB medical college and hospital in Cuttack.

Centre Accepts State's Plea, Extends Crop Loss Claims Time Till Jan 1

THE central government has approved the state's proposal for extension of deadline for farmers to report their loss to insurance companies till January 1.

Govt Responsible For Farmers' Woes, Didn't Alert Them: Naveen

Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik interacting with farmers of Ganjam district on Monday | EXPRESS

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Shivaji statue on Pangong Tso triggers debate

Honouring Gen Zorawar would have had more locational relevance

BJP, Cong spar over Rahul's trip to Vietnam during national mourning

THE row over former prime minister Manmohan Singh's funeral refuses to die down with the BJP targeting the Congress over its leader's absence during the immersion of Singh's ashes and Rahul Gandhi's Vietnam trip during the mourning period.

Carlsen says Anand isn't ready for FIDE job

THE Magnus Carlsen saga has taken a new twist. A couple of days after being disqualified from the World Rapid Chess championships in New York for wearing jeans, the former world champion took a dig at Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand, who is a deputy president in the international chess federation (FIDE).

Pranab Prakash Das resigns as OCA chief

FORMER BJD organisational secretary Pranab Prakash Das has resigned as the president of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA).

Meet the Parents Who Kept Nitish's Dreams Alive

Making of the champ

Jamshedpur FC pip Kerala Blasters in ISL

PRATIK Chaudhari's goal proved to be the difference-maker as Jamshedpur FC edged Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in the ongoing Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Sunday.

Who Will Have the Last Laugh?

After an eventful contest between ball & bat on Day 4, final day promises to be a thriller

Man City Stop the Rot With Victory

MANCHESTER City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday.

Analog watches see strong growth, focus on premiumisation

ITAN is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the renowned watch company recently introduced a flying Tourbillon watch, as part of its limited edition - the ‘Commemorative’ Collection, consisting of 4 watches.

Should You Invest In Private Credit?

If you are an investor in India of any size, you must have been called to participate in the private credit market.

Reliance's refinery at Jamnagar completes 25 yrs

RELIANCE launched its first refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, 25 years ago, on December 28. Today, Jamnagar has become the world's refining hub.

How Your Behaviour Affects Investments

Behavioural science can tell you the future of your wealth. As you welcome the New Year, you must focus on your investment beliefs, preferences and social interaction tendencies.

Discount broking is the future: HDFC Sec CEO

Investors are now choosing only discount platforms; full-service brokerages might only cater to HNIs in future

VIL welcomes govt's BG waiver, says will boost 4G, 5G investment

TELECOM service provider Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has welcomed the Indian government's decision to waive the Bank Guarantee (BG) requirement for the purchase of spectrum, calling it a significant relief for the telecom industry.