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Odisha warns of strict action against traffic rule violators during National Road Safety Month in January 2026

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Vehicle checking across Odisha will be intensified from January 1, with enforcement agencies directed to take strict action against motorists found violating motor vehicle and ... Read More


BJD searches for footing in stronghold Ganjam as organisational vacuum deepens after 2024 setback

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Once considered the unshakeable stronghold of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the Ganjam district is today witnessing an uneasy phase marked by leadership gaps, organisational drift... Read More


Odisha simplifies apartment registration; common areas no longer under builder control

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- In a move expected to significantly curb discretionary control by builders and unlock long-pending apartment registrations, the Odisha government has simplified the process for... Read More


BJD hanging by a thread? Shreemayee flags massive rift, alleges push for Sujata Karthikeyan's entry

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Fresh signs of internal unease have surfaced within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) amid speculation over a possible political entry of Sujata R Karthikeyan, wife of V K Pandian. The... Read More


Humane Sagar death case: Police to summon all named in FIR, says Cuttack Additional DCP

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Cuttack police have initiated a detailed investigation into the death of singer Humane Sagar, with all individuals named in the First Information Report (FIR) set to be formall... Read More


Major blow to Maoists: 22 rebels with Rs 2 crore bounty surrender in Malkangiri

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- In a major development in the state's anti-Maoist operations, as many as 22 Maoists surrendered before the Odisha police in Malkangiri district on Tuesday, laying down arms and... Read More


Long queues, OTP glitches spike at pollution testing centres across Odisha after fuel curbs warning

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Pollution testing centres across major cities in Odisha witnessed a heavy rush on Tuesday after the state government's reported proposal that vehicles without valid Pollution U... Read More


Odisha govt extends refund deadline for small chit fund victims; claims open till January 31, 2026

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 22 -- The Odisha government has intensified efforts to refund money to small chit fund depositors who have yet to receive their dues, urging eligible claimants to complete the reimbu... Read More


Who will succeed Naveen Patnaik? Shreemayee hints at tension in BJD over VK Pandian and his wife's role

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 22 -- Suspended Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Shreemayee Mishra has once again stirred internal party debate ahead of the BJD's foundation day with a cryptic social media post that ha... Read More


Multiple Odisha trains rescheduled as ECoR cites dense fog in north India for delays; air traffic also hit

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 22 -- Rail services connecting Odisha with north India are facing severe disruptions at the start of this week due to dense fog conditions across several northern states, forcing the... Read More