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Four West Bengal tourists rescued from drowning in sea at Odisha's Puri

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Four tourists from West Bengal were rescued from drowning by lifeguards while bathing in the sea at Puri beach on Tuesday, averting a potentially fatal incident. The incident o... Read More


Mahanadi water sharing dispute: Odisha govt's high-level committee to meet today

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- A high-level Committee constituted by the Odisha government to address the long-standing Mahanadi water sharing dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh will hold its first meet... Read More


Odisha warns of strict action against traffic rule violators during National Road Safety Month in January 2026

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Vehicle checking across Odisha will be intensified from January 1, with enforcement agencies directed to take strict action against motorists found violating motor vehicle and ... Read More


Satabhaya erosion leaves displaced families struggling for livelihoods years after relocation in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Coastal erosion triggered by changing climatic conditions has erased Satabhaya, a cluster of seven villages in Odisha's Kendrapara district, forcing hundreds of families to rel... Read More


IndiGo cancellations & viral wedding tales: From newlyweds' online reception to groom's charter flight, watch

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Weddings are meant to be flawless affairs. Months of planning go into perfecting every ritual, outfit and moment, with families determined to ensure that nothing dampens the jo... Read More


Stunt or Stupidity? Newlywed couple walk in flames to mark wedding day, watch

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- A wedding is one of the most cherished milestones in a person's life, and couples often go the extra mile to make their big day unforgettable. Some choose grand destinations, w... Read More


School picnic bus collides with tractor near Binika, 20 students injured

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Several people, including 20 students, were injured after a picnic bus collided with a tractor on National Highway 126(A) near Binika in Sonepur district on Tuesday. The accide... Read More


BJD searches for footing in stronghold Ganjam as organisational vacuum deepens after 2024 setback

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Once considered the unshakeable stronghold of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the Ganjam district is today witnessing an uneasy phase marked by leadership gaps, organisational drift... Read More


Odisha prepares to auction gold and 48 other mineral blocks

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Odisha is poised to unlock a new chapter in its mining sector with plans to auction gold-bearing mineral blocks. Gold has been identified at Jaldiha in Keonjhar district and Ma... Read More


Heavy footfall expected at Puri Srimandir ahead of Christmas and New Year; elaborate arrangements in place

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- With Christmas and New Year approaching, PuriSrimandir is gearing up for a significant surge in footfall, with lakhs of devotees expected to arrive for darshan of the Sibling D... Read More