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Orissa HC cancels recruitment of 711 Hindi teachers selected by Odisha Staff Selection Commission

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 19 -- In a major ruling, the Orissa High Court has nullified the recruitment process for 711 Hindi teacher posts conducted by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), citing sig... Read More


Gold prices to surpass Rs 2 lakh per 10 gram in Odisha? Here's what experts say

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- Gold and silver prices continue to rise sharply ahead of the upcoming wedding and festive season, with analysts predicting further escalation in the coming days. The price of 2... Read More


From Stranger Things to Heeramandi: 11 OTT sequels powering the next wave of streaming fever

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- The streaming world is in its sequel era - bigger budgets, bolder stories, and beloved characters making long-awaited returns. As 2025 and 2026 unfold, OTT platforms are gearin... Read More


Roads choked, market packed: Diwali firecracker rush triggers major traffic jam in Jatani

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- As Diwali, the festival of lights, draws near, massive traffic congestion gripped Jatani on Saturday, with thousands flocking to roadside stalls to buy firecrackers. Markets wi... Read More


Heavy rainfall in Puri, patients suffer as water enters hospital

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- The temple town of Puri experienced torrential rainfall on Sunday noon, causing significant waterlogging across the city and disrupting critical services. The downpour, which b... Read More


6-foot python rescued from residential area in Odisha's Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- Panic gripped residents of Block Colony Sahi in Hinjilicut, Ganjam district, after a six-foot-long python was spotted late at night in a residential area.The snake was seen in ... Read More


Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve reopens for tourists; timings, entry rules revised

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- The Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district reopened to visitors on Saturday, marking the start of the new tourist season after a prolonged closure during the monsoon. ... Read More


Lightweight gold jewellery gains popularity amid festivals and wedding season in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- With gold prices continuing to rise, jewellers across Odisha are turning to lightweight ornaments to attract customers. Pieces that appear to weigh over 200 grams are actually ... Read More


Know how Mehul Choksi orchestrated India's Rs 13,500 crore bank scam

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- Fugitive diamond tycoon Mehul Choksi, once celebrated as a jeweller to the rich and famous, stands accused of masterminding one of India's largest banking frauds- the Rs 13,500... Read More


Minor girl found with severe injuries at Bhubaneswar Capital Hospital; rape suspected

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- Suspicions of rape have surfaced after a 17-year-old girl admitted herself to Capital Hospital in a bloodied and semi-conscious condition late Friday night in Bhubaneswar. Acti... Read More