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Rath Yatra 2026: Artisans race against time as chariot work nears completion

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Preparations for Rath Yatra 2026 are gaining momentum as the construction of the sibling deities' chariots enters its final stages. The Rathkhala remains abuzz with activity, wi... Read More


Over 100 dead as heavy rain and storms batter Uttar Pradesh; Prayagraj worst hit

Bhubaneswar, May 14 -- Uttar Pradesh was hit by heavy rain and severe storms on Thursday, claiming over 100 lives across the state. Prayagraj reported the highest fatalities with 21 deaths, followed b... Read More


RR sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi selected for India-A squad after stunning IPL season

Bhubaneswar, May 14 -- Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been rewarded for his scintillating form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a maiden call-up to the India A squad for the upco... Read More


Amul and Mother Dairy hike milk prices by Rs 2 per litre across variants from May 14

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets milk and dairy products under the Amul brand, has increased the price of fresh pouch milk by Rs 2 per litre ... Read More


Fuel shortage hits Bhubaneswar? Commuters stranded as filling station closes amid crisis

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- In a troubling turn of events, fuel shortages have now reached Odisha's capital city, Bhubaneswar. The Bharat Petroleum petrol pump stationed at Kalpana Square remained closed o... Read More


Bumrah's return and Shami's future in focus as BCCI to hold crucial selection meeting ahead of Afghanistan test

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- As the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season draws closer to its conclusion, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is already gearing up for the international crick... Read More


Commissionerate Police announce cash reward to trace missing Bhubaneswar teen

Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- Commissionerate Police has announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for information leading to the tracing of a missing minor girl from Bhubaneswar. The announcement comes amid intensifi... Read More


Puri Rath Yatra: 25 of 42 chariot wheels ready, artisans race against time ahead of annual sojourn

Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- The world famous Rath Yatra in Puri is just weeks away, and the chariot workshop is buzzing with activity. Work on the three grand chariots is progressing steadily. Out of the 4... Read More


NTA DG clears air on fresh dates for NEET-UG exam; check schedule details

Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday announced the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam, leaving thousands of medical aspirants across the country in uncertainty. The de... Read More


Video of tuition teacher 'assaulting' student inside coaching centre goes viral, watch

Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- A video allegedly showing a tuition teacher physically assaulting a student inside a coaching centre classroom in Delhi's Kalkaji area went viral on social media, triggering wid... Read More