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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


Severe cold and dense fog disrupt normal life in Kandhamal, temperature recorded below 5 deg C

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- Kandhamal district has been reeling under severe cold conditions for nearly one and a half months, with temperature consistently remaining below 10 degrees Celsius since Novemb... Read More


Puri gears up for New Year rush; tight security, traffic curbs in place

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- With widespread enthusiasm to welcome the New Year, a large influx of devotees from across Odisha and outisde is expected at Puri as thousands plan to begin the year with the d... Read More


Odia music composer Abhijit Majumdar likely to be discharged from AIIMS Bhubaneswar soon

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- Renowned Odia music composer Abhijit Majumdar is likely to be discharged from AIIMSBhubaneswar in Odisha within the next two to three days, as his health condition continues to... Read More


DRDO conducts user trials of Pralay Short-Range Ballistic Missile off Odisha coast

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- A series of user trials of the Pralay ballistic missile were successfully conducted on Wednesday from Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, marking another step in the te... Read More


New Year hoardings featuring expelled Congress leader Moquim, MLA Sofia spark political chatter

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- New Year greeting hoardings featuring expelled OdishaCongress leader Mohammed Moquim and Barabati MLA Sofia Firdous have sparked political discussion after appearing at several... Read More