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MBA student found dead at private university hostel in Cuttack, family alleges murder

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 5 -- An MBA second-year student was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a private university in Barang, Cuttack, late Thursday night, triggering allegations of foul play fro... Read More


Odisha primary teachers stage massive protest outside Assembly, renew demand for pay revision and service reforms

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 5 -- Primary school teachers from across Odisha staged a large-scale demonstration outside the State Assembly on Friday, reiterating their long-pending demands for an enhanced pay sc... Read More


Kantabanji MLA-Councillor confrontation under Police scanner; BJD leader detained

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 5 -- An investigation has been initiated into a confrontation between Kantabanji MLA Laxman Bag and BJD councillor Imran Khan, prompting intervention by the Railway Police. Tensions ... Read More


Odisha steps up fire safety measures following Hong Kong apartment tragedy

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 4 -- Odisha is on alert in the aftermath of the Hong Kong apartment fire tragedy, prompting the state government to initiate a series of precautionary measures to strengthen fire saf... Read More


Cuttack Birupa river tragedy: Mystery over how survivor escaped as doors, sunroof found shut

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 4 -- The body of a youth missing after a car plunged into the Birupa river was recovered on Thursday morning, a day after the vehicle veered off the IB Road stretch near Pandasahi un... Read More


Drunk man sets mother on fire after she refuses him money for alcohol in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 4 -- A woman sustained critical burn injuries after she was allegedly set on fire by her son for refusing to give him money to buy alcohol at Galagandapur village under Tihidi Bilana... Read More


Heartbreak drama: Keonjhar youth climbs electric tower to end life after girlfriend stops talking

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 4 -- A young man climbed an under construction electric tower near Judia Ghati under the jurisdiction of Keonjhar Town Police Station on Thursday, reportedly after being upset that h... Read More


Carcass of giant whale shark weighing over 5000 kg found on Balasore Beach; draws large crowd

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 4 -- A carcass giant Whale shark measuring more than 30 feet in length was found at Talasari in the Bhogarai beach area of Balasore on Wednesday night. The fish, estimated to weigh o... Read More


Balasore administration to install CCTVs, set up checkposts to curb illegal mining at Kupari Sarisua mine

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 4 -- The district administration of Balasore took a major decision to prevent illegal mining in the Kupari Sarisua mine area under Khaira block. As part of the initiative, CCTV camer... Read More


Dense fog and cold spell continue to disrupt normal life in Odisha's Kandhamal

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 3 -- Kandhamal continued to experience cold and foggy conditions on Wednesday, with temperatures staying below 15 degrees Celsius across several parts of the district. According to ... Read More