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Bolangir BDO accused of 'withholding social benefits' of PMAY beneficiaries for incomplete houses

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- Allegations have surfaced against Kuldeep Mohanty, Block Development Officer (BDO) of Agalpur block in Bolangir district, over the alleged denial of ration and social security b... Read More


Another Odisha Revenue Inspector lands in Vigilance net while accepting Rs 6,000 bribe

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- The Odisha Vigilance on Thursday caught a Revenue Inspector red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 6,000 for demarcation of land plots under Athamallik Tahasil in An... Read More


Odisha relaxes PUCC penalty enforcement till April 1

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- The Odisha government has decided to relax enforcement of pollution-related penalties till April 1, providing temporary relief to vehicle owners across the state. Transport Mini... Read More


Bhadrak revises school timings amid severe cold wave conditions in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- In view of the prevailing severe cold wave conditions, the Bhadrak district administration has announced a change in school timings to ensure the safety and well-being of studen... Read More


Odisha govt clears 7 major projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, to generate 14,500 jobs

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- Odisha has taken a major stride towards accelerating industrial growth with the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) approving seven large industrial projects involving an inve... Read More


Bhubaneswar breaks 13-year-old record as mercury drops to 9.4 deg C

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- Odisha continues to reel under an intense cold wave as mercury levels have dipped sharply across the state, triggering harsh winter conditions. The India Meteorological Departme... Read More


Puri Srimandir temple administration hikes parking fee to Rs 500 at four Bhakta Nivas

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri has revised the parking charges at its Bhakta Nivas facilities in the pilgrim town, increasing the fee for four-wheelers... Read More


Makar Sankranti 2026: Indian Railways announces 150 special trains

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- To manage the heavy passenger rush during the Makar Sankranti festival season, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced the operation of around 150 special trains across ke... Read More


Bhubaneswar breaks 7-year-old January record as mercury plunges to 10.2 deg C

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- Bhubaneswar witnessed its coldest January day in the last seven years on Wednesday, with the minimum temperature plunging to 10.2 degrees Celsius, marking a sharp departure from... Read More


Similipal shivers at zero degree Celsius as cold wave tightens grip in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- Odisha continues to reel under an intense cold wave, with biting winter conditions prevailing across large parts of the state. Similipal in Mayurbhanj district recorded a chilli... Read More