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Malkangiri violence: Curfew lifted, but Internet shutdown extended for another 36 hours

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- In a major development, Odisha'sMalkangiri district, which witnessed violence and vandalism, is slowly returning to normalcy, informed District Collector Somesh Upadhyay on Sat... Read More


Cow deaths due to toxic effluents from private company trigger protest in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- Tension prevailed in the Banki area of Cuttack district on Saturday after villagers staged a protest in front of a private company, alleging that the discharge of toxic effluen... Read More


Police SI recruitment scam: CBI makes another arrest as probe intensifies

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday made a significant breakthrough in the ongoing Police Sub-Inspector (SI) examination scam by arresting another accused, fu... Read More


Balasore school shocker: Class VII student alleges misconduct by Maths teacher

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- Balasore witnessed a tense situation on Saturday after serious allegations of misconduct were raised against a mathematics teacher at a private school located within the limits... Read More


35 refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh & Afghanistan granted citizenship in Odisha under CAA

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 11 -- In a significant development, a total of 35 refugees were formally granted Indian citizenship under the provisions of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA). The recipient... Read More


37,916 jobs provided in 17 months, 1.5L target in 5 years: CM Mohan Majhi

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 11 -- Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Thursday announced that his government has provided as many as 37,916 jobs during the 17 months of the BJP rule in Odisha. Addressing the 13th Emp... Read More


Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar crosses border, Pakistani wedding dance on title track goes viral

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- The popularity of Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' is now crossing borders, finding an enthusiastic audience far beyond Indian theatres. A recent social-media clip, widely shared on... Read More


30 cows found dead inside truck in Odisha; 'cattle smuggler absconding'

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- A shocking case of suspected cattle smuggling came to light on Monday after blood was seen dripping from a vehicle parked suspiciously on the Shalabhanga forest road near Buguda... Read More


Odisha govt flags high C-section rates in private hospitals, urges mothers to opt for govt facilities

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- A significant disparity between normal and caesarean deliveries in private and government hospitals has come to light, prompting the Health Department to urge expectant mothers ... Read More


'Pay us the wages we were promised': 1.12L MDM cooks continue their protest for second day in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- Midday meal cooks continued their protest at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar for the second consecutive day on Monday, renewing their demand for a seven-point package that addresses lo... Read More