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Since 1901, India sees fifth driest June; delayed monsoon slows farming activity

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- India has witnessed one of its driest starts to the monsoon season in more than a century, with June rainfall falling significantly below normal levels. According to data relea... Read More


Frequent power cuts trigger 12-hour bandh in Odisha's Daspalla, normal life affected

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- Normal life came to a standstill in Odisha's Daspalla on Tuesday as residents observed a 12-hour bandh to protest against frequent unannounced power cuts and demand uninterrupt... Read More


Siya took Rs 1 crore for shopping from Ketan and gave it to boyfriend before murder!

Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- Fresh details have surfaced in the shocking murder of 26-year-old Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal, with investigators alleging that the crime was meticulously planned weeks in... Read More


'Wish to spend my final days as an Indian citizen': 94-year-old woman gives up US citizenship for India; watch

Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- No matter how far life takes a person, the pull of one's roots often remains stronger than anything else. A birthplace is more than just a location-it is a source of identity, ... Read More


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