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Poclain machine plunges from quarry during illegal stone transport in Balasore, driver critical

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 15 -- A major accident was reported on Monday at the Bagudi Khanjamahal stone quarry under Soro police station limits in Odisha's Balasore district, when a poclain machine slipped fr... Read More


MGNREGA scam alleged in Bolangir: Funds withdrawn in name of deceased worker

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 15 -- Allegations of large-scale irregularities in the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) have surfaced in Odisha's Bolangir distr... Read More


FIR filed against Jagatsinghpur district Mining Officer over alleged irregularities, sand mafia links

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 15 -- An FIR has been registered against Jagatsinghpur District Mining Officer Satish Tarai in connection with alleged irregularities and suspected links with the sand mafia. The cas... Read More


Cold wave persists across Odisha, minimum temperature likely to remain unchanged

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 15 -- A biting cold wave continues to grip Odisha, offering little respite to residents, as harsh early-morning conditions make it difficult for people to step out of their homes. Th... Read More


AICC expels former Barabati Cuttack MLA Mohammed Moquim from Odisha Congress

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 15 -- Former MLA Mohammed Moquim has been expelled from the Indian National Congress (INC) for alleged anti-party activities. With this decision, Moquim has also been removed from th... Read More


Elephant critically injured after suspected explosive blast in Mayurbhanj

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 15 -- A female elephant sustained critical injuries after an explosive, suspected to be a firecracker went off inside its mouth in the Bangiriposi area of Odisha's Mayurbhanj distric... Read More


Two cousins killed as speeding car hits scooty on Biju Expressway in Kalahandi; locals block road

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 15 -- Two cousins were killed in a tragic road accident after a four-wheeler rammed into their scooty near KBD Square on the Biju Expressway at Dharamgarh in Odisha's Kalahandi distr... Read More


Cultural programme in Nabarangpur turns battlefield after political sparring among Odisha leaders

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 15 -- A cultural programme at the Mondei Mahotsav in Odisha's Nabarangpur district witnessed disruption on Sunday after a verbal exchange between political leaders turned the stage i... Read More


Human-elephant conflict flares in Keonjhar as animal damages house, crops

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 14 -- The movement of multiple elephant herds has triggered panic in parts of the Champua range in Odisha's Keonjhar district, with repeated incidents of damage to houses and crops r... Read More


Paddy worth Rs 10 lakh destroyed in fire at Ganjam village, farmers seek govt aid

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 14 -- A major fire incident destroyed paddy worth nearly Rs 10 lakh at Sandhikendu village under Sorada police station limits in Odisha's Ganjam district on Saturday night, leaving s... Read More