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Odisha Excise ASI arrested for blackmailing woman with intimate photos

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 13 -- In a shocking incident, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Excise Department inBerhampurwas arrested on Friday on charges of threatening to circulate intimate photographs ... Read More


Wife-killer sentenced to death in acid attack case in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 13 -- In a significant judgment, the Special SC/ST Court in Balasore on Friday sentenced the main accused to death in a brutal acid attack case that led to the murder of a woman. Ac... Read More


How to make students come to school! Odisha school teacher boosts attendance in tribal area

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 12 -- In the tribal-dominated Keshipur Panchayat under Nilgiriblock of Balasore district in Odisha, a quiet revolution in education is underway, led by a single dedicated teacher. G... Read More


Youth attacked with sharp weapon after minor altercation in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 12 -- In a tragic incident, a youth sustained serious injuries after being attacked with a sharp weapon following a minor altercation at College Square in Odisha'sBaripada on Thursda... Read More


Robbery motive behind Kinnar Anjali's murder, says Puri police

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 12 -- PuriPolice on Thursday revealed that the murder of kinnar Anjali, also known as Sona, was carried out with the intention of robbery. The disclosure was made during a press meet... Read More


Odisha clears Rs 4,100 cr investment proposals, nearly 10,000 jobs to be created

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 10 -- The Government of Odishahas approved industrial investment proposals worth over Rs 4,100 crore, paving the way for the creation of nearly 10,000 jobs across the state. The appr... Read More


Obscenity row: Jatra dancer Nisha Maharana granted bail

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 10 -- Popular jatra dance performer Nisha Maharana was granted bail by the Bolangir SDJM court on a bond of Rs 20,000 with one surety on Tuesday. The court granted Nisha bail with t... Read More


Pending challans must be cleared to obtain PUCC: Orissa High Court

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 10 -- In a significant ruling related to Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC), the Orissa High Court has made it mandatory for vehicle owners to clear all pending traffic chal... Read More


Cannabis oil worth Rs 25L seized, four arrested

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 9 -- Cannabis oil, rather than raw marijuana, has now become the preferred choice for smugglers, with Odisha emerging as a major hub for its production and trafficking. After a brief... Read More


Blaze breaks out at factory in Bargarh, five fire tenders deployed

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 9 -- A massive fire broke out at a sack manufacturing factory in the Bardol area of Bargarh district in Odisha on Monday, causing panic among local residents and engulfing the entire... Read More