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Major fire breaks out at private eye testing centre in Odisha's Jharsuguda

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- A fire broke out at a private eye testing centre located near Beheramal Chhak in Odisha's Jharsuguda on Thursday morning, triggering panic in the area. Fire services personnel ... Read More


Two arrested for allegedly setting poultry farm ablaze to commit fraud in Odisha's Bolangir

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- A man, who initially approached the police as a complainant, was arrested after investigators found that he allegedly set fire to his own poultry farm to misappropriate money. ... Read More


Add third gender category in OPSC exam applications: OHRC to Odisha govt

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) expressed concern over the absence of a third gender option in online application forms for competitive examinations and directed the ... Read More


Student found hanging inside rented room in Odisha, suicide suspected

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- The hanging body of a female student was recovered from Mahabir Colony under Jajpur Road police limits in Odisha on Thursday. Police said the incident is suspected to be a case... Read More


Odia martyr Jawan Jitu Behera laid to rest as mortal remains reach Nayagarh village in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- The mortal remains of Indian Army jawan Jitu Behera reached his native village Anandapalli in Odisha's Nayagarh district, where he was laid to rest amid official protocols on W... Read More


Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar laid to rest with full state honours in Baramati

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar were performed with full state honours on Thursday in his hometown of... Read More


After Dibya Shankar, Debesh Acharya backs Kalikesh Singh Deo as leadership debate continues within BJD

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- Speculation over the future leadership of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) continued on Wednesday, with former party MLA Debesh Acharya echoing sentiments earlier expressed by BJD MLA... Read More


Khandagiri Jatra begins today; theatre enthusiasts await performances by star artistes

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- The annual Khandagiri Jatra, one of Odisha's most prominent traditional theatre festivals, will commence on Tuesday, drawing jatra enthusiasts from across the state. Several le... Read More


Adivasi Mela 2026 inaugurated in Bhubaneswar; Odisha CM urges tribals to be educated and aware of rights

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- OdishaChief Minister Mohan Majhi on Monday inaugurated the Adivasi Mela 2026 at the Adivasi Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar and urged tribal communities across the state to be... Read More


Two killed as unidentified vehicle hits bike in Odisha's Bhadrak; locals allege administrative apathy

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- Two youths were killed in a road accident on the Dhamara-Basudevpur road in Odisha's Bhadrak district after an unidentified vehicle rammed into their motorcycle late on Monday ... Read More