Odisha

New Delhi:  A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly duping over 100 women on the pretext of marriage, an official said here on Friday. The accused, who has been identified as Farhan Taseer Khan, is himself married and stayed in…

Bhubaneswar:  With the new President of India due to be elected in July this year, all eyes are on Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who alone can ensure a smooth victory for the BJP-led NDA…

Bhubaneswar:  As many as 18 places in Odisha recorded maximum temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or more today. Six out of these recorded maximum temperatures of 43 degrees Celsius or more. Boudh was the hottest place in the State and…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has maintained the highest growth rate of gross GST amongst the major states with a collection of Rs 4,910.23 crore during April 2022 as against Rs 3,849.48 crore collected during the same month of 2021, registering a…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is not facing coal shortage like other states and all coal mines in the state are operational, said Chief Secretary Suresh Mahapatra on Saturday. In other states, there are 10 to 12 hours of power cuts due to lack of…

Bhubaneswar: Blistering heatwave conditions prevailed in Odisha with nine stations recording maximum day temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius and above. Bolangir and Boudh remained the hottest with the mercury reaching 41.5 degrees…

Bhubaneswar: The Transport Department has launched a massive drive against vehicles who openly disregard Motor Vehicle (MV) rules. The hyva tippers, dumpers & other such similar category vehicles carrying sand, fly ash, chips etc. are…

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Friday accorded its approval for the supply of fortified rice throughout the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) in all states and union territories by 2024 in a phased…

Bhubaneswar: The Deputy Mayor elections in three Municipal Corporations of Odisha are to be held from tomorrow (April 7). Elections will also be held tomorrow for Vice-Chairperson in 105 Municipalities, informed State Election Commission…

Bhubaneswar: Whether it be the Covid-19 pandemic or otherwise, the number of suicides witnessed a sharp increase during the past six years in Odisha. According to the latest official data, as many as 28,249 suicide cases were reported in…