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Odisha man arrested for setting 16 animal-hunting explosive traps

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 4 -- In a crackdown in Angul district on Sunday, forest officials arrested a man who had set up 16 explosive devices for hunting in the protected forests near Chhendipada. Identity o... Read More


52 grams of Brown Sugar seized during deal in Odisha's Jajpur, 3 arrested

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 4 -- The Excise Department carried out a successful crackdown on illegal drug trafficking on Sunday in Odisha'sJajpur district, arresting three persons while they were allegedly sell... Read More


ISKCON's untimely Rath Yatra: Gajapati Maharaja calls to follow Puri Jagannath Temple traditions

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 4 -- Gajapati Maharaja of Puri, Dibyasingha Deb, expressed deep concern on Sunday over the conduct of untimely Rath Yatra celebrations (rolling out of chariots) by International Soci... Read More


From Umerkote to Dubai: Odisha vegetables go global, farmers earn triple returns

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Fresh vegetables grown in Umerkote and Raighar areas of Odisha's Nabarangpur district are now reaching Dubai, marking a major milestone for local farmers. Vegetables such as be... Read More


Odisha Govt effects major IAS reshuffle on New Year, assigns new additional charges

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- The Odisha government, on Thursday, on the occasion ofNew Year, announced a series of appointments and additional charge allocations involving senior IAS officers.A notification... Read More


Twin City police set 2026 policing priorities, focus on Cybercrime and Women's Safety

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- As the New Year begins on Thursday, the Twin City Commissionerate Police in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar outlined its priorities for 2026, pledging greater vigilance to ensure public... Read More


Odisha CM assigns 15 key tasks to new Chief Secretary Anu Garg for people-centric governance

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi outlined 15 priority tasks on Thursday for the State's new Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, aimed at making the administration more active, ac... Read More


Odisha farmers got Rs 2,350 crore as 10.5 lakh metric tonnes of paddy procured: Minister

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- The Odisha government has so far procured 10.5 lakh metric tonnes of paddy during the ongoing procurement season, benefiting around 2.3 lakh farmers, the Food Supplies and Consu... Read More


No rift in BJD, says Pramila Mallik after Badri Patra's remarks on VK Pandian

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Pramila Mallik responded on Tuesday to the controversy surrounding MLA Badri Patra's remarks allegedly targeting VK Pandian, asserting that ... Read More


Tradition versus Modernity: Greeting cards fade as New Year wishes go digital

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- As the New Year approaches, wishes and greetings begin to pour in. People express their good wishes to friends and family in different ways. However, in the digital age, the wa... Read More