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Tusker strays into Keonjhar village, crowding by onlookers heightens conflict fears

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- A lone tusker strayed into Ambo village under the Anandapur subdivision of Odisha's Keonjhar district early on Tuesday, triggering panic among local residents and putting fores... Read More


Samba Dashami observed across Odisha; thousands gather at Chandrabhaga for Surya Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- Samba Dashami is being observed across Odisha on Tuesday with traditional rituals and large congregations of devotees at major pilgrimage centres. Thousands gathered at Chandra... Read More


Woman found dead at home in Angul; family alleges murder

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- A woman was found dead inside her house at Chungamatia village under Khamar police station limits in Angul district on Tuesday, with her parental family alleging murder and see... Read More


Villagers block road near Mitkundri bridge over environmental damage caused by picnics

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- Villagers staged a road blockade near the Mitkundri bridge in Rourkela on Tuesday, alleging large-scale environmental damage and public nuisance caused by picnic activities in ... Read More


Corruption allegations levelled against former Salepur sarpanch; Cuttack Collector orders probe

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- Corruption allegations have been levelled against a former sarpanch in Cuttack district, with the present sarpanch approaching the District Collector alleging irregularities in... Read More


Tigress Jayashree gives birth to 3 cubs at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, one survives

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- A three-year-old normal-coloured tigress, Jayashree, gave birth to three cubs at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, but only one cub has survived. The birt... Read More


Stricter Aadhaar DOB rules leave Odisha citizens struggling to correct records

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- A tightening of rules governing changes to dates of birth (DOB) on Aadhaar cards has left many citizens in Odisha facing prolonged difficulties, with repeated visits to Jana Se... Read More


No respite from cold wave before New Year for Odisha; temperature dips below 10degC

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- A severe cold wave tightened its grip across Odisha, with temperature plunging sharply in several regions and dense fog compounding the discomfort for residents. Meteorologica... Read More


Bear movement triggers panic in Nuapada village

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- Bears have reportedly been entering Gandabahali village under Sinapali police station limits in Odisha's Nuapada district during the late-night hours, moving in groups and roam... Read More


Timber mafia snatch seized vehicle from Forest Department in Balasore

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- The timber mafia allegedly snatched a seized timber-laden vehicle from Forest Department personnel and damaged an official vehicle in Odisha's Balasore district on Saturday nig... Read More