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One killed, two critical in group clash in Sonepur; Police launch investigation

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- One person was killed, and two others sustained critical injuries following a violent clash between two groups in Binika town of Sonepur district late Tuesday night, police sai... Read More


Dolphins spotted off Puri coast day after sea snail phenomenon; tourists left curious

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- A day after thousands of live sea snails were found scattered along the Puri beach, several dolphins were spotted swimming off the coastline on Wednesday, drawing crowds and sp... Read More


Normal Life hit as Umerkote Sangram Manch calls 12-hour bandh

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 10 -- Normal life was disrupted across parts of Nabarangpur district on Tuesday as a 12-hour bandh was observed in Umerkote and surrounding areas. The shutdown was called by the Umer... Read More


Man sets neighbour's house on fire in Odisha's Balasore, probe on

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 10 -- A youth allegedly set fire to his neighbour's house in the Soro area of Odisha's Balasore district, triggering panic in the locality. The incident took place at Munida village ... Read More


Security forces step up anti-Maoist operations in Odisha's Kandhamal

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 9 -- A nationwide anti-Maoist campaign is gaining momentum as the deadline to make India a Maoist-free nation draws closer. In line with this push, security operations in Odisha hav... Read More


Broad daylight bike thefts in Bhubaneswar sparks concern

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 5 -- Incidents of two-wheeler theft have raised concerns in Bhubaneswar, with bike and scooter thieves reportedly active in several areas in the state capital. A recent case of theft... Read More


Class V student found dead in Nayagarh well, villagers block road seeking justice

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- The mutilated body of a 10-year-old Class V student, who had gone missing a day earlier, was recovered from an abandoned well in Belapada village under Gania police station limi... Read More


Two teachers suspended after minor's body found in Nayagarh well; probe intensifies

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- Authorities have ordered administrative action and intensified the investigation into the death of a Class V student whose mutilated body was recovered from a well in Belapada v... Read More


Hardcore Maoist with Rs 21 lakh reward surrenders before Malkangiri SP

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- A hardcore Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 21 lakh surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Malkangiri, on Wednesday, marking a significant breakthrough in ongoing anti-M... Read More


Fire breaks out in coal-laden goods train at Turekela railway station in Odisha's Bolangir

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- A fire broke out in a coal-laden goods train passing through Bolangir district on Monday, triggering swift action by railway authorities and fire services. The incident was repo... Read More