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Puri gears up for New Year rush; tight security, traffic curbs in place

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- With widespread enthusiasm to welcome the New Year, a large influx of devotees from across Odisha and outisde is expected at Puri as thousands plan to begin the year with the d... Read More


One rupee, one full meal: Social organisation feeds thousands in Balasore

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- Balasore has set a remarkable example of community service through a food scheme that ensures a full, nutritious meal for just one rupee. The Annapurna Scheme was initiated by ... Read More


Odisha CM unveils, lays foundation for Rs 1,362 crore projects at Dhanu Yatra in Bargarh

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- Bargarh received a major development boost on Tuesday as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled and laid foundation stones for 123 projects worth Rs 1,362 crore at the Rang... Read More


India becomes world's fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan: Govt

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- India has overtaken Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, with a GDP of USD 4.18 trillion, the government said, underlining the country's strong growth momentum d... Read More


Zero tolerance on Zero Night: Twin City Cuttack, Bhubaneswar under tight security ahead of New Year

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- As 2025 draws to a close, people across Odisha including in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are gearing up to welcome the New Year with zero-night celebrations and f... Read More


Odia music composer Abhijit Majumdar likely to be discharged from AIIMS Bhubaneswar soon

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- Renowned Odia music composer Abhijit Majumdar is likely to be discharged from AIIMSBhubaneswar in Odisha within the next two to three days, as his health condition continues to... Read More


Odisha govt extends PUCC deadline till March 31

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- The Odisha government on Wednesday extended the deadline of Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) till March 31, Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena announced on Tues... Read More


Odisha govt extends PUCC deadline till March

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- The Odisha government on Wednesday extended the deadline for Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) till March. The decision was announced by Transport Minister Bibhuti Jen... Read More


DRDO conducts user trials of Pralay Short-Range Ballistic Missile off Odisha coast

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- A series of user trials of the Pralay ballistic missile were successfully conducted on Wednesday from Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, marking another step in the te... Read More


New Year hoardings featuring expelled Congress leader Moquim, MLA Sofia spark political chatter

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- New Year greeting hoardings featuring expelled OdishaCongress leader Mohammed Moquim and Barabati MLA Sofia Firdous have sparked political discussion after appearing at several... Read More