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Odisha: A Thriving Hub for Startups and Innovation

ODISHA, renowned for its rich mineral resources and vibrant cultural heritage, is steadily carving its niche as a prominent player in India's startup ecosystem.

Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya student dies by suicide

A Plus II second-year girl student of Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in the capital city allegedly died by suicide in her hostel room here on Monday morning.

42 More Held in Kerala Girl Abuse Case

The number of people arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of a minor Dalit girl in Pathanamthitta has gone up to 42, with 29 more cases registered in four police stations in the district, the police said on Monday.

Lifetime Achievement Award for Dr. Choudhury

Eminent plastic surgeon Dr. Arun Kumar Choudhury was on Sunday conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery at the 11th Annual Conference of Plastic Surgeons of Odisha here in Puri.

State's Healthcare Will See Huge Transformation: Mins

Highlighting the impact of AB PM-JAY, Nadda said over 8.19 crore hospital admissions have been recorded since the inception of the scheme in September 2018 with ₹1.13 lakh crore spent on providing healthcare to marginalized sections of society.

IIM-S Starts Full-Time MBA on Delhi Campus

PREMIER B-school IIM-Sambalpur has introduced its first full-time MBA programme in Business Analytics on its Delhi campus.

Man, daughter injured in tusker attack

A 43-year-old man and his minor daughter suffered injuries after being attacked by an elephant in Ganjam's Bhanj ana-gar area on Sunday.

Similipal's mighty Mahendra, which survived Maoist bullets, dies at 66

MAHENDRA, the trained bull elephant engaged in protection of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), died after prolonged illness late on Sunday.

Jeypore student gets Prez's At Home invite

DEBASMITA Benia, a third-year student at Vikram Deb University at Jeypore, has earned an invitation to the Republic Day 'At Home Dinner' at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

RSP's plans to augment transport infra face land, encroachment hurdles

THE Rourkela Steel Plant's plan to augment its transport infrastructure has hit a roadblock with land acquisition and encroachment emerging as major hurdles.

Prez Murmu Unveils NDDB's Gift Milk, Market Support for OMFED

Says livestock plays an important role in the rural economy and household income

CM Announces Permanent Palace in Bargarh Town for Dhanuyatra Festival

CHIEF Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced that the state government will construct a permanent Raj Mahal (palace) in Bargarh town for the Dhanuyatra festival.

Mystery shrouds deaths of two teenagers in S'garh, Rayagada

MYSTERY shrouds the separate deaths of two teenagers whose bodies were found in Sundargarh and Rayagada districts on Monday.

Singapore Prez to Visit Odisha on January 17-18

SINGAPORE President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will be on a two-day visit to Odisha on January 17 and 18.

2 dead, 5 injured as car rams pick-up truck on highway

TWO persons were killed and at least five others injured when an SUV jumped the divider, hit a pedestrian and then rammed into a light commercial vehicle on the opposite side of the National Highway-16 under Janla police outpost here on Monday afternoon.

BJD, Congress attack govt as potato prices soar again

THE Opposition BJD and Congress on Monday came down heavily on the state government for its failure to control the high price of potato which has increased by ₹5 to ₹6 per kg during the last two days from the prevailing rates of around ₹40 per kg.

Pension, free healthcare for Emergency detainees notified

THE state government on Monday approved the monthly pension and free healthcare facilities for people who were detained in jails during the Emergency.

Forest dept targets 100% response rate to wildfires

The Forest department will strive to achieve 100 per cent response rate to wildfire incidents in the current forest fire season which began from January 1 and will continue till June-end, officials said.

Traders stage protest over sudden eviction notice

TRADERS at Station Bazar area on Monday staged an indefinite sit-in protest in front of their shops seeking proper rehabilitation before being evicted for the Cuttack railway station redevelopment project.

Photographers Should Get ASI Licence To Operate In Konark Sun Temple: HC

The Orissa High Court on Monday ruled that photographers will have to obtain licence from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for operating at the Sun temple in Konark.

11K Children in Odisha Vulnerable to Child Marriages, Says NCPCR

They include those who remained absent from school for 30 consecutive days in 2023-24

Blind Aspirants Decry 'Unfair Treatment' in Leave Teacher Reserve Recruitment

BLIND aspirants for teaching posts in government schools have resented their exemption from the recruitment process for leave teacher reserve (LTR) posts in School and Mass Education department.

Will Keep Promise on J&K Statehood: Modi

Omar heaps praise on PM, thanks him for fair polls

The future of skill development and certification in India

Minister Dharmendra Pradhan officially launched the SWAYAM Plus platform on February 27, 2024.

Sabalenka, Zverev ace tests on opening day

ARYNA Sabalenka powered past Sloane Stephens to begin her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday with Alexander Zverev and Zheng Qinwen also winning as storms caused havoc on day one of the Grand Slam.

Ongoing HIL to act as selection trials

THE ongoing Hockey India League (HIL) will also act as selection trials for both the men's and women's teams ahead of the next edition of the Pro League, scheduled to begin in Odisha in February.

Karun cracks fifth ton as Vidarbha enter semifinals

VIDARBHA outclassed Rajasthan by nine wickets, while Haryana edged out Gujarat by two wickets to move into the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Sunday.

Veteran Shami's return biggest talking point

THE return of Mohammed Shami was the biggest highlight of India's T20I squad against England.

Nat'l boxing meet: Sachin & 8 other SSCB boxers in semis

FORMER world youth champion Sachin Siwach and Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the men's national boxing championship, with the unit securing nine berths in the penultimate round.