Odisha Govt declares October 20 as Diwali holiday
The Odisha Government on Saturday announced October 20 as an additional public holiday for the Diwali festival. Earlier, October 21 had been declared a holiday for the festival in the official government calendar.
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STATE
Dr. Arun Kumar Praharaj conferred Odisha Sevaratna Award
Noted Odia NRI Dr. Arun Kumar Praharaj, residing in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Odisha Sevaratna Award – 2025’ by the Bright Odisha Foundation.
CRIME
Odisha man held for posting ‘obscene’ videos on social networking site
The Cyber Police in Odisha’s Sambalpur city today arrested a 30-year-old man on charges of posting videos containing obscene and abusive language on a social networking site.
ENTERTAINMENT
Jennifer Lopez reflects on whether she’s ever been ‘truly loved’
Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez is opening up on her experience with true love. The ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ actress recently engaged with a wide-ranging conversation.
Priyanka Chopra jets across New York, Delhi, and London in three days, calls plane “her resident bedroom”
Global icon Priyanka Chopra is once again on the move. The actress, who recently wrapped up a quick visit to India, shared a late-night glimpse from her flight as she headed to London
Ravi Kishan reveals an unknown story about SRK from 'Fauji' days: 'Realised why he became King Khan'
Bollywood and Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan recently was all praises for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the Filmfare Awards held in Ahmedabad.
SPORTS
Three Afghan cricketers killed in Pakistani airstrike, ACB withdraws from upcoming series
At least three Afghan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan's Paktika province, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed.
POLITICS
Odisha: Revanth Reddy, Sachin Pilot & Kanhaiya Kumar among 40 Cong star campaigners for Nuapada bypoll
The Congress party today announced its list of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Nuapada bypoll in Odisha. Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das announced the list in the evening.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Study warns high-fat keto diet could increase risk of breast cancer
While the keto diet -- high in fat and low in carbohydrates -- is hugely popular for weight loss, a new animal study has warned that it may raise the risk of an aggressive type of breast cancer
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Tripartite agreement inked to accelerate clean energy transition in Odisha
The Odisha government on Thursday signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with NITI Aayog and the Sustainability, Employment and Growth (ISEG) Foundation to jointly work for the implementation of a landmark clean energy transition initiative in the state.