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Leopard sighting triggers alarm in Ganjam, forest department installs trap cameras

Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- A sense of fear and panic has gripped several villages under the Digapahandi forest range in Odisha's Ganjam after a video allegedly showing a leopard roaming in the nearby hill... Read More


No more waiting at toll plazas: India's first barrier-less highway toll system launched

Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- India has taken a major step towards modernising its highway infrastructure with the launch of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, a barrier-less and contactless mec... Read More


Odisha braces for 5-day spell of rain, lightning and gusty winds

Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- The weather department has forecast a prolonged spell of rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several districts of Odisha over the next five days, with an orang... Read More


3 killed in horrific hit-and-run on Baramunda overbridge in Bhubaneswar; truck flees spot

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- In a tragic road accident, three people lost their lives after an unidentified vehicle rammed into two motorcycles on the Baramunda overbridge in the capital city on Saturday ni... Read More


Leopard scare near Digapahandi-Chikiti Road in Ganjam; viral video sparks concern, forest dept yet to confirm

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- Panic gripped locals after reports of a leopard sighting near the Digapahandi-Chikiti main road, close to the Ratneswari Temple, surfaced on social media. A video allegedly show... Read More


Class 9 student drowns in Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar; body recovered after overnight search

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- In a tragic incident, a Class IX student lost his life after drowning in the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. The incident occurred when the student had gone to the river for a bat... Read More


IMD forecasts widespread rain and thunderstorms across Odisha for next 5 days

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- The India Meteorological Department has issued an extensive five-day weather forecast and warning for Odisha, indicating a spell of unstable atmospheric conditions likely to imp... Read More


Odisha shines in National Panchayat Awards 2025, bags 5 honours; Ganjam among India's best

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- In a significant recognition of grassroots governance and rural development, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has announced the National Panchayat Awards 2025, with Odisha emergin... Read More


Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani appointed as India's New Chief of Defence Staff

Bhubaneswar, May 9 -- The Centre has appointed NS Raja Subramani (Retd) as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), marking a key development in India's top military leadership. He will also serve as Sec... Read More


AI skilling for the creative sector: 15,000 scholarships offered to boost careers in media, entertainment, and more

Bhubaneswar, May 5 -- In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) and the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) have launched a national initiative a... Read More