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14 killed as Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, Investigation underway

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- A helicopter operated by Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday morning, killing all 14 people on board, according to Saudi Arabia's official state news agency.... Read More


Fresh paddy procurement row erupts in Puri as farmers allege massive deductions

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- A fresh controversy erupted over paddy procurement in Puri district, with farmers alleging excessive deductions and irregularities at the Kunjeswari Society procurement centre ... Read More


From Dasia Bauri's shrine to Lord Jagannath temple: The sacred Tulsi tradition that lives on for centuries

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- Lord Jagannath has always been known as the Lord who listens to the sincere prayers of his devotees. Among those remembered for their unwavering devotion is Bhakta Shiromani Da... Read More


Illegal sand worth over Rs 1 crore seized in Jagatsinghpur, Section 163 imposed at dumping site

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- In a significant development, the Jagatsinghpur district administration has seized illegally stored sand worth more than Rs 1 crore during a major enforcement drive at Shankhar... Read More


Public darshan closed for 14 hours in Puri Srimandir due to Snana Purnima ritual

Bhubaneswar, June 27 -- Devotees visiting the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will not be able to have darshan of the Holy Trinity for a period of around 14 hours due to special Snana Purnima ritual ar... Read More


Bedridden for 3 years, Ganjam man's family battles poverty as his wife becomes sole earner, seeks financial aid

Bhubaneswar, June 27 -- In Singpur village under Sanakhemundi block of Odisha's Ganjam district, 45-year-old Sudarshan Bisoyi's life changed completely after he was struck by an unknown illness. Once ... Read More


Odisha driver wins hearts, returns Rs 10 lakh gold and cash left behind by passengers

Bhubaneswar, June 27 -- A powerful reminder that honesty still exists in everyday life has come from Puri, where a driver won praise for returning valuable belongings left behind by passengers. Accor... Read More


Thunderstorms, rainfall likely to lash Odisha for next 3 days: IMD

Bhubaneswar, June 27 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a statewide alert for thunderstorms and rainfall across Odisha over the next three days, warning residents to remain cautious a... Read More


Odisha man with no limbs continues 12-year fight for justice

Bhubaneswar, June 27 -- Once the brightest smile in his family, Shiba Munda never imagined that a day spent playing with friends would leave him disabled for life. At an age when children dream of a b... Read More


Sarpanch Chameli Ojha row: Questions raised over Atanu Sabyasachi's role

Bhubaneswar, June 24 -- The controversy surrounding Tikhiri sarpanch Chameli Ojha of Kendrapara has triggered a fresh political storm in the region. Allegations and counter-allegations have intensifie... Read More