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Spate of thefts sparks panic in Ganjam; 10 houses burgled in 4 days

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 23 -- A series of thefts has rocked the Patapur police station area in Ganjam district, triggering panic and fear among local residents. In the last four days, miscreants have report... Read More


Final call on Odisha private bus strike against Mukhyamantri Bus Seva on Saturday

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 23 -- The State Private Bus Owners' Association will take a final decision on Saturday on whether to go ahead with the proposed strike against the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (MBS) to dist... Read More


Odisha to launch large-scale enforcement after ban on tobacco and nicotine-based products

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 23 -- The Odisha government has imposed a complete and comprehensive ban on all tobacco- and nicotine-containing products across the state, extending the existing prohibition on gutk... Read More


Goods train derails in Balasore, rail services affected

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 23 -- A goods train derailed on the fourth line at Rupsa railway station in Balasore district on Friday, disrupting rail operations on the affected track. According to sources, the ... Read More


'Ama Bus' runs over woman in Puri; locals protest over poor road conditions

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 23 -- Another tragic road accident involving a government-operated Ama Bus was reported on Nabakalevar Road in Puri on Friday morning, after a bus allegedly ran over a woman, trigger... Read More


Centre approves wage and pension revision for these employees

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 23 -- In a major decision aimed at boosting employee morale and strengthening social security in the financial sector, the Central Government has approved wage revision for employees... Read More


Mercury soars as day temperature crosses 30 degree C at 19 cities across Odisha, Bhubaneswar hottest

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 22 -- Odisha recorded a noticeable rise in daytime temperatures on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with maximum temperatures touching or exceeding 30 degrees Celsius at 19 locations acr... Read More


Two years on, OUAT MSc, PhD scholars await Rs 10k-Rs 20k promised monthly stipend

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 22 -- Postgraduate and doctoral students at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) have highlighted an alleged prolonged delay in the implementation of a monthly ... Read More


Odisha elephant death mystery: Mutilated carcass recovered from buried pit in Kalahandi; probe deepens

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 22 -- Investigations into the disappearance and death of an elephant from Kandhamal district took a serious turn with officials recovering mutilated body parts buried near a dam in O... Read More


Over 160 ROBs planned in Odisha, 96 to be fully funded by Indian Railways

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 22 -- The Odisha government has accelerated work on replacing level crossings with road over bridges (ROBs) to improve safety and reduce traffic delays across the state. Under the C... Read More