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Couple dies after 'consuming poison' in Odisha; five-year-old son found alone in Deogarh forest

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29 -- A man and his wife died after an alleged suicide attempt by consuming poison in a forested area under the Kundheigola police station limits of Deogarh district on Sunday. The ... Read More


Bhubaneswar Shikharchandi hills reopen to visitors as tusker duo returns to Bharatpur forest

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29 -- The two adult tusker elephants that had strayed into the Shikharchandi hill range in Bhubaneswar returned to the Bharatpur forest early Monday after a coordinated night-long op... Read More


Odisha shivers at 3.5 deg Celsius; IMD issues fresh warning for five days

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29 -- A severe cold wave continues to tighten its grip across Odisha, with southern and western districts experiencing biting cold conditions and widespread dense fog disrupting earl... Read More


Odisha hikes monthly allowance for over 47,000 traditional artists under Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29 -- The Odisha government on Sunday announced an increase in the monthly allowance provided to traditional artists under the Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana, a decision that w... Read More


Two AC bogies of Tata Nagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire in Andhra Pradesh; 1 dead

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29 -- A fire erupted in two air-conditioned bogies of Tata Nagar-Ernakulam Express (Train No. 18189) at Duvvada in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district in the wee hours of Monday. A... Read More


Odisha Congress workers lock Tata Power office over security deposit, smart meter issues

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29 -- In a strong show of dissent, the Bolangir District Congress on Monday staged a protest against Tata Power, accusing the power utility of collecting security deposits while fail... Read More


2 wild elephants wreck houses, damage produce in Odisha's Keonjhar

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29 -- In a troublesome incident in Odisha's Champua-Ukhunda region of Keonjhar district, two wild elephants entered human settlements, breaking into homes and consuming paddy and ric... Read More


Bride left speechless as groom invites actor Suriya to wedding, watch

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29 -- Weddings are full of surprises, but one bride's unforgettable moment has taken the internet by storm. A video showing a groom bringing Tamil superstar Suriya to his wedding has... Read More


Spurious foreign liquor worth around Rs 20 lakh seized in Odisha's Koraput

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29 -- After a month-long operation, excise officials have seized a massive quantity of counterfeit foreign liquor in the Koraput district. The seizure took place in Bondaguda village... Read More


IAS Shweta Bharti cracked UPSC without coaching while doing 9-hour job at WIPRO

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29 -- The journey of IAS Shweta Bharti stands as a shining example of determination, discipline, and self-belief, proving that success in India's toughest competitive examinations is... Read More