Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched as many as 52 irrigation projects worth `3,037 crore, Saturday. Patnaik inaugurated six irrigation projects in four districts worth `131 crore and laid the foundation stone for 46 such projects in 15 districts worth `2,906 crore.

Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain flagged off chicks distribution programto more than seven lakh families under Nutrition at Doorstep Programin order to combat malnutrition and anaemia.

Cuttack’s famous silver filigree (Chandi Tarakasi) has received the geographical indication (GI) tag, official sources said, Saturday. Taking to X, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote, “Cuttack’s silver filigree got GI tag. It is a matter of honour for Odisha.”

The only surviving member of the mountaineering expedition that first conquered Mount Everest said Saturday that the world's highest peak is too crowded and dirty, and the mountain is a god that needs to be respected.

President Droupadi Murmu Saturday paid homage to Santha Kabi Bhima Bhoi in Samabalpur district. The President visited Rairakhol and offered floral tributes to the statue of the saint.

Fivetime MLA Arabinda Dhali Saturday resigned from the ruling BJD, and said that he would join the Opposition BJP. Dhali, the MLA of Jayadev in Khurda district, said he has sent his resignation letter to BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik via e-mail.

A court hearing scheduled Saturday in the 2018 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over his alleged objectionable remarks targeting Home Minister Amit Shah was postponed to March 13 after the Congress leader’s counsel sought more time saying he was busy with the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar Saturday sought to allay fears pertaining to the EVMs and asserted that political parties and candidates are informed about the specific EVM which has gone to a particular polling station.

In yet another deadly attack on Indians and Indian-Americans in the US in recent months, a 34-yearold trained classical dancer from India and a student of Washington University, was shot dead in St Louis, Missouri.

Three people were killed when a Russian drone hit an apartment block in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, regional Gov Oleh Kiper said Saturday. A further eight people sustained injuries, authorities said. Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported that the Odesa.

BYJU’S founder Byju Raveendran Saturday said the edtech company will not be able to pay salaries to employees as the recent funds raised through a rights issue are inaccessible due to a legal dispute with certain investors.

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah Saturday launched the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) and asked the umbrella body to set up one urban cooperative bank in each town.

Naukri, 99acres and NaukriGulf were among a handful of apps that made a comeback on Google Play Store after they complied with the tech giant’s payment norms even as the government talked tough, calling delisting of Indian apps unacceptable and summoning a meeting on the issue next week.

Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh says he has learned to steer clear of negative thoughts with experience, something that has helped him immensely while guarding the post for the Indian team in big matches.

Parttime off-spinner Glenn Phillips took 5/45 as New Zealand bowled out Australia for 164 in their second innings Saturday on the third day of the first cricket Test.