Odisha: BJD MLA & ex-IT Minister Tursharkanti Behera loses Rs 1.4 crore in cyber fraud; 7 held

Bhubaneswar, March 31: The Odisha Crime Branch has arrested seven inter-state cyber criminals, including a woman, for allegedly defrauding a sitting MLA and ex-Minister of Rs 1.4 crore. The accused, who posed as trade analysts, lured the lawmaker with promises of high returns through investments in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and over-the-counter (OTC) trading. The […]

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National Seminar at MMU Highlights Tribal Health Challenges

Bhawanipatna: Department of Anthropology, Maa Manikeshwari University hosted a one-day National Seminar on Anthropology of Health and Well-Being on 30th March. The event chaired by Dr. Nibedita Nath, Vice-Chancellor (I/c), brought together esteemed academicians and researchers to discuss critical issues related to health and nutrition. The seminar was inaugurated by Professor Subho Roy, from the […]

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One killed as Bengaluru-Kamakhya Express derails in Odisha; CRS to determine cause of derailment

Cuttack/Bhubaneswar, March 30: One person was killed and three others injured as an express train derailed in Cuttack district on Sunday. Eleven coaches of the SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express derailed at Nirgundi near Manguli at 11.54 AM, said East Coast Railways (ECoR) Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Ashok Mishra. According to an ECoR communique, Suvankar […]

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Odisha: Ahead of Bakul Foundation Day, hundreds participate in Day of Service 

Bhubaneswar, March 30: Ahead of its 18th foundation day on April 1, the Bhubaneswar-based Bakul Foundation on Sunday organised ‘Bakul Day of Service.’ As part of the Day of Service, about 500 volunteers of the foundation visited around 30 slums across the capital city and did fun and learning activities with about 3,000 children. The […]

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Odia New Year: Odisha to celebrate grand “Odia Pakhya” celebrations from April 1-14

Bhubaneswar, March 30: In a historic move, the Odisha government on Sunday announced the grand celebration of ‘Odia Pakhya’ from 1st April , Odisha Day to 14th April, Odia New Year. This 14-day celebration aims to promote Odia language, literature, culture and heritage through various programs across the state, from the block level to the […]

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Odisha: Bhubaneswar to host National Para Fencing Championship-2025

Bhubaneswar, March 22: The National Para Fencing Championship 2025 is set to take place in Bhubaneswar from March 28 to 31. The prestigious event will be held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, Niladri Vihar, and Kalinga Sports Complex, bringing together top para fencers from across the country. Organized by the Para Sports Association of Odisha […]

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BJD Minister Naba Das Murder Case: Family members of slain leader meet Odisha CM, demand CBI probe 

Bhubaneswar, March 19: The family members of Naba Kishore Das, a senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and serving Health Minister who was killed in January 2023, met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday evening at the State Secretariat and demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the incident. […]

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‘Prarambh’ – A New Beginning for Students at Maa Manikeshwari University

Bhawanipatna: Maa Manikeshwari University recently hosted its first annual function, ‘Prarambh,’ a cultural and artistic celebration dedicated to students. Unlike previous years, when external cultural groups dominated the stage, this year’s event placed students at the center, providing them with a platform to showcase their talents in dance, music, and comedy.  ‘Prarambh’ aimed to be […]

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Odisha to observe Zero Accident Day: A women-led Road Safety Initiative

Bhubaneswar, March 12: In a transformative step towards road safety and behavioral change, the Odisha Government is set to launch Zero Accident Day (ZAD) in the State. This pioneering initiative is unique – not only in its vision but in its leadership. Spearheaded by women, ZAD is a first-of-its-kind, multi-stakeholder movement that aims to create […]

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Felicitations, health camp mark International Women’s Day celebrations at Bhubaneswar EPFO office

Bhubaneswar, March 8: Felicitations and health camp marked the International Women’s Day celebrations organised at the Regional EPFO Office in Bhubaneswar here on Saturday. In a special initiative to mark International Women’s Day, the Regional Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), organised a health camp for its employees in collaboration with Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences […]

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