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Southwest monsoon set to reach Kerala within 24 hours; rainfall activity intensifies across Odisha

Bhubaneswar, June 3 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated on Wednesday that the southwest monsoon is likely to make its onset over Kerala within the next 24 hours, marking the beginni... Read More


BJD boat will sink soon, several senior leaders in touch with us: BJP MP Pradeep Purohit

Bhubaneswar, June 3 -- BJP MP Pradeep Purohit made a strong political statement on Wednesday regarding the future of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha, claiming that several senior leaders of the region... Read More


Historic 'Mahendra Purushottam Mela' begins at Odisha's Mahendragiri peak

Bhubaneswar, June 3 -- The historic Mahendra Purushottam Mela and World Peace Mahayajna commenced at Gajapati district's Mahendragiri peak on Wednesday, creating a vibrant spiritual atmosphere atop on... Read More


El Nino effect: Monsoon rainfall likely to decline by 10%; North Odisha may receive below-normal rain

Bhubaneswar, June 3 -- The possibility of El Nino developing during the monsoon this year could have a noticeable impact on rainfall patterns across the country, India Meteorological Department (IMD) ... Read More


3 years after Bahanaga train tragedy, memories continue to haunt victims and families

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- June 2 continues to evoke painful memories for hundreds of families across Odisha and beyond. It was on this day in 2023 that the devastating Bahanaga train accident in Balasore... Read More


Newborn's death triggers tension at Odisha hospital; family alleges medical negligence

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- Tension prevailed at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Jatni after family members of a deceased newborn boy staged a protest and confronted the head of the hospital on Tuesda... Read More


NSA invoked against 'history-sheeter' Sagar Behera in Odisha's Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- Ganjam district administration has invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against alleged repeat offender Sagar Behera, a resident of Nandagaon under Jarada police limits, citi... Read More


13-year-old boy dies in tea stall fire after LPG cylinder explodes in Odisha's Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- A tragic fire accident claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy on Tuesday after a gas cylinder reportedly exploded inside a tea stall at Dantilingi Chhak under Sorada police limit... Read More


Ganjam 'custodial death': NHRC issues notice to Collector, SP; seeks detailed report

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- The alleged custodial death of a man at Kabisuryanagar Police Station in Odisha's Ganjam district has drawn the attention of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which sough... Read More


Over 1,000 beneficiaries left out! Kendrapara fishermen allege exclusion from government aid

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Fishermen in Odisha's Kendrapara district alleged on Monday that they have been deprived of financial assistance meant to compensate them during the annual fishing ban imposed f... Read More