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Protests erupt in Kalahandi: Dharamgarh-Sinapali road blocked over drinking water shortage

Bhubaneswar, May 5 -- Residents staged a road blockade on the Dharamgarh-Sinapali main road near Podapada in Kalahandi district on Tuesday, protesting against the lack of drinking water supply in thei... Read More


Odisha clears Rs 61 Crore in pending Subhadra Yojana payments for 79,000 beneficiaries

Bhubaneswar, May 5 -- Odishagovernment on Monday authorised the release of more than Rs 61 crore to approximately 79,000 citizens who were previously excluded from the flagship 'Subhadra' scheme. Dep... Read More


Bank manager arrested in Malkangiri over Rs 1 crore misappropriation case

Bhubaneswar, May 5 -- A branch manager of the Koraput Central Co-operative Bank in Odisha's Malkangiri district was arrested on Saturday on charges of alleged misappropriation of government funds exce... Read More


How 15 minutes can wipe out toddler tantrums

Bhubaneswar, May 4 -- Parenting in an urban, digitally-saturated environment often leaves children in a state of "sensory overload," which is the primary driver of the dreaded toddler tantrum. The sec... Read More


PM Modi's leadership and development push drive Assam poll trends: BJP MP Baijayant Panda

Bhubaneswar, May 4 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) attributed the emerging election trends in Assam on Monday to sustained development, improved law and order, and the leadership of Prime Minister... Read More


Odisha directs fast-tracking of NH and railways over bridge projects

Bhubaneswar, May 4 -- Principal Secretary of the Works Department, Sanjay Kumar Singh, issued a directive to senior officials to expedite the completion of all ongoing National Highway, State Highway,... Read More


Hailstorms cause extensive damage to Rabi crop across Koraput distrcit, expert warn of yield loss

Bhubaneswar, May 4 -- Persistent hailstorms, accompanied by high-velocity winds and lightning, have caused widespread destruction to standing rabi paddy crops across Odisha's Koraput district. Over th... Read More


SUJALA scheme expansion: Rs 1,500 Crore for round-the-clock drinking water supply in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, May 4 -- Odishagovernment significantly bolstered its urban infrastructure goals, committing Rs 1,500 crore to the SUJALA programme for the 2026-27 financial year. This investment is part... Read More


Odia film 'Mantra Muugdha' draws packed houses, wins audience hearts

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Odia film Mantra Muugdha continued to witness houseful shows on its second day, reflecting a strong response from audiences across the state. A distinct craze was observed among ... Read More


Death, doubt and tension: Student's death at private engineering college in Bhubaneswar triggers tension

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Tension prevailed at a private engineering college in Bhubaneswar's Sikharchandi area following the death of a first-year student on Saturdya night. Allegations of ragging and qu... Read More