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8L paddy bags yet to be lifted in Padampur

AMID the ongoing procurement woes in Bargarh district, a delegation of farmers from Rajbodasambar Krushak Sangathan visited several mandis in Padampur sub-division where over 8 lakh packets of paddy are reportedly lying unlifted.

Naba's son cries 'illegal police search', demands protection

BJD leader Bishal Das has sought police protection after an allegedly unauthorised search of his commercial property by Jharsuguda police on Friday.

19-Year-Old Stabbed by Jilted Lover for Resisting Rape Bid

Victim suffers grievous injuries; 25-year-old accused on the run

Delay in opening of PPCs force hands of desperate farmers in Jagatsinghpur

DELAY in opening of procurement centres, absence of decision on discoloured paddy and lack of arrangements for damaged stock are among a host of issues compelling farmers in Jagatsinghpur district to sell their paddy at lower prices.

NIELIT campus will be set up in Odisha: Vaishnaw

UNION Minister for Railways, Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced that a campus of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) will be set up in Odisha.

2 More Held in BMC Staff Killing, Drug Cartel Angle Emerges

Five persons including two couples have been arrested till now, brown sugar smuggling racket behind it, says family

BJD seeks ₹1 crore compensation, job for deceased's kin, warns of stir

THE Opposition BJD has demanded compensation of ₹1 crore and a job to one of the family members of Sahadev Nayak who was hacked to death in broad daylight amid full public view on Rasulgarh over bridge on Wednesday.

Sanitation workers boycott work, city cleaning stalled

CLEANLINESS activities were crippled in the state capital as hundreds of sanitation workers of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) staged a mass protest seeking justice for the family of their association leader Sahadev Nayak who was brutally murdered near Rasulgarh on Wednesday.

Country's 1st hydrogen train to make trial run soon: Vaishnaw

UNION Minister for Railways, Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said India has become the first country to develop an eco-friendly, zero-emission hydrogen-powered train with the highest capacity of 1,200 horsepower.

Pradhan interacts with NRIs from US, Oman and Qatar

THE 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention held for the first time in Odisha is not just an opportunity for NRIs to reconnect with their roots but also a historic event that aims to give Odisha a new identity on the world map, said Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday.

India has immense contribution to the world: Trinidad Prez

PRESIDENT of Trinidad and Tobago Christine Carla Kangaloo on Thursday said India has long-standing ties with her country which date back to 1845 when Indians first arrived at the Trinidadian shores.

Odia Hotelier Of Maldives Keen To Foray Into Odisha

AFTER creating a large portfolio of luxury resorts in Maldives, Odisha-born hotelier Salil Panigrahi has now set his eyes on the Odisha market.

PBD showcases multiplicity of Ramayana through art

The influence of Ramayana transcends beyond the Indian borders, both geographically and culturally.

4 Accused in Nijjar Murder Case Get Bail

A Canadian court has granted bail to four Indian nationals accused of killing Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023.

Cong-AAP tussle deepens disarray in the INDIA bloc

AS the public spat between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) – key players of opposition INDIA bloc – intensifies in the run-up to the Delhi assembly elections, the internal rift within the coalition appears to be deepening.

Some hope as Iran reaches family of slain man in Yemen

THERE appears to be a ray of hope for Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse on death row in strife-torn Yemen.

SA20: Skipper Markram aims a threepeat with Sunrisers Eastern Cape

FRESH from playing a key role in helping South Africa qualify for the third edition of the World Test Championship, Aiden Markram has set his sights on a threepeat with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.

BFI Adopts New Weight Classes

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is conducting the men's national championships here in 10 weight categories, in line with the classification introduced by the breakaway World Boxing.

AFI's big push: De-centralisation of camps

New-look athletics body's one-of-a-kind policy set to encourage inclusivity & have wider pool of players to pick from

Janssen-sational: TN Dragons pip Team Gonasika

JIP JANSSEN slammed a hat-trick to steer Tamil Nadu Dragons to a tight 6-5 win over Team Gonasika in a high-scoring Hockey India League (HIL) clash here on Wednesday.

Malaysia Open: Prannoy, Sat-Chi Enter Round of 16

HS Prannoy's match, his first since the Paris Olympics, was halted by rain on Tuesday.

Selective application undermines credibility of sports governance

PT Usha and sports ministry are at loggerheads over the Indian Golf Union recognition.

Newcastle FC put one foot in League Cup final

NEWCASTLE took a giant stride towards the League Cup final as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon earned a 2-0 semifinal, first leg lead at Arsenal on Tuesday.

Sebi finds broker with 1,103 fake client codes

MARKET regulator Sebi has found that a little known stock broker, Stockholding Services, which is the broking arm of Stock Holding Corporation of India, made thousands of fake client codes in violation of the mandatory KYC norms.

SBI Lowers FY25 Economic Growth to 6.3%

The State Bank of India has revised its forecast for India's GDP growth for financial year 2024-25 (FY25) to 6.3%, down from the National Statistical Office's (NSO) projection of 6.4%.

Govt revises Nov gold import figs

Downward revision by $5 billion may result in lower trade deficit for the reported month

Sebi Warns Ola Electric Over Lapses in Disclosure Norms

MARKETS regulator Sebi on Wednesday issued an administrative warning to electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric Mobility for violating disclosure norms.

Swiggy, Zomato launch 15-min delivery service

Services available to users in select cities

India must prioritize frontier AI research to drive innovation: Nadella

INDIA must prioritise frontier research in artificial intelligence (AI) and develop foundational models to drive innovation, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said on Wednesday.

Cybersecurity firm Rubrik to open new office in B'luru

INDIA is a critical growth market for us. It is in the midst of a massive digital transformation, and we believe there's a huge opportunity for Rubrik to help secure its digital future, said Bipul Sinha, CEO, chairman, and co-founder of US-based cybersecurity company Rubrik.