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When top Indian player demanded ban on Cuttack Barabati Stadium for two years

India, Feb. 3 -- The Barabati Stadium in Cuttack once faced an alleged unofficial two-year 'ban' from hosting international cricket matches after crowd trouble during a 2015 India-South Africa T20I. ... Read More


Cuttack Barabati Stadium: Records to controversies, know its history ahead of India-England ODI

India, Feb. 3 -- As India and England prepare to clash in a high-stake One-Day International (ODI) match at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on February 9, the spotlight turns to one of India's earlies... Read More


IT Department interrogates high-profile con 'couple' Hansita, Anil in Bhubaneswar Jail

India, Feb. 3 -- Two teams of the Income Tax (IT) Department arrived at Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar on Monday and began interrogating notorious fraudsters Hansita Abhilipsa and Anil Mohanty regarding... Read More


'Slow life' culture takes root in Odisha amid rapid expansion of Bhubaneswar, other cities

India, Feb. 3 -- Odisha is witnessing a rapid surge in economic and overall prosperity with major reforms pushing it forward. However, as the state continues to leap ahead, a curious trend of 'slow li... Read More


Odisha sees unusual temperature rise in February, braces for harsher summer ahead

India, Feb. 3 -- Odisha is grappling with unusually warm temperatures early in February with temperatures soaring above 36 degrees Celsius in the first two days of the month, a period typically marked... Read More


Bhadrak Collector disguises self in shorts, poses as farmer to probe 'katni-chhatni' allegations

India, Feb. 3 -- In an unprecedented event, Bhadrak District Collector Dilip Routrai disguised himself in ordinary clothes and even pretended to be a farmer at the Katasahi mandi under Dhamnagar block... Read More


Ragging allegations surface at residential school in Odisha's Bolangir

India, Feb. 2 -- Allegations of ragging are no longer confined to universities and colleges, as recent reports in Odisha's Bolangir district have highlighted disturbing incidents at the school level. ... Read More


Odia woman from Rairangpur triumphs in national quiz show KBC

India, Feb. 2 -- Karisma Sharma, hailing from Rairangpur in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, has achieved a remarkable victory on the renowned Indian quiz programme 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC). She sec... Read More


Auto-rickshaw driver stabbed in Bhubaneswar; outfit stages protest

India, Feb. 2 -- An auto-rickshaw driver named Mitu Das was attacked on Sunday afternoon with a knife by unidentified individuals in Bhubaneswar. The assault occurred in Bharatpur locality, after a ri... Read More


'Ratha Katha Anukula' ritual performed in Puri amid Saraswati Puja celebrations

India, Feb. 2 -- The unique ritual of 'Ratha Katha Anukula' took place at Lord Jagannath temple in Puri on Sunday, involving the ceremonial worship of robust timber (Dhaura Katha), signifying the begi... Read More