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Holy 'Pausha Purnima' observed at Puri Srimandir; Lord Jagannath & Siblings to adorn Suna Besha today

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 3 -- The Srimandir at Odisha's Puri is observing Pausha Purnima on Saturday with the performance of the Suna Besha of the Holy Trinity, a significant ritual in the annual temple cale... Read More


Goods train derails on Howrah-Mumbai main line in Odisha's Sundargarh

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 3 -- Two wagons of a goods train derailed on the joint line of the Howrah-Mumbai main line near the Bondamunda Railway Station area under the Chakradharpur Railway Division in Sundar... Read More


Green PUCC sticker not mandatory: Odisha Transport Minister

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 3 -- The Odisha Transport Department clarified on Saturday that affixing a green PUCC validity sticker on vehicles is not mandatory, seeking to address confusion among vehicle owners... Read More


Satellite survey flags nearly 19L fake paddy plots in Odisha, show-cause notice to be issued

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 3 -- A satellite survey flagged a large number of fake farmers in Odisha, prompting the state government to initiate action against irregular registrations made to avail input subsid... Read More


Man enters Puri Srimandir wearing shoes, flees after leaving it near Bhoga Mandap gate

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 3 -- An incident involving an apparent breach of temple protocol was reported at the PuriSrimandir after a pair of shoes was found near the Bhoga Mandap gate inside the temple premis... Read More


Dense fog strands ferry in Chilika, passenger reported missing

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Dense fog over Odisha's Chilika Lake caused major disruption on Thursday, leaving a passenger ferry stranded in the middle of the lake for several hours and triggering a search ... Read More


New Year, New Rules: Here are key changes for taxpayers, employees and consumers in 2026

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- With the onset of the New Year, a host of financial and regulatory changes are likely to come into force across the country from January 1, 2026. These changes cover key sectors... Read More


Youth dies following group attack in Bhubaneswar; minor detained, five accused absconding

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- A youth, who was critically injured in a group attack in Bhubaneswar's Nayapalli area last month, succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, turning the assault into a murder case a... Read More


Administration to focus on high-priority projects, budget efficiency: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Odisha's new Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, formally assumed office on the New Year on Thursday, marking the beginning of her tenure with a series of meetings and consultations aime... Read More


Intense cold wave continues to sweep Odisha, no respite till Jan 4

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- Odisha continues to reel under intense cold wave conditions, with a sharp drop in temperature and widespread dense fog affecting daily life across the state. The impact of the ... Read More