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Odisha to roll out affordable rental housing for urban poor under PMAY-U 2.0

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- The Odisha government has initiated steps to provide affordable rental housing to the urban poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, to ease the growing pre... Read More


Odisha government extends chit fund refund deadline till March 31

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- In a major relief to thousands of chit fund scam victims, the Odisha government has extended the deadline for the refund of deposits till March 31, allowing affected investors a... Read More


Fresh bomb threat email triggers security alert at Cuttack District Judge Court

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- Panic gripped the Cuttack District Judge Court on Friday after an email threatening a bomb explosion was received, prompting immediate security measures and evacuation of the co... Read More


Gold and silver prices plunge amid market volatility

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- Gold prices in India witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday amid heightened market volatility. According to the latest rates, 24-carat gold fell by Rs 502 per gram to Rs 15,442, ... Read More


One killed, two critically injured in group clash in Odisha's Bargarh

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- One person was killed, and two others sustained critical injuries in a violent group clash near the Sai Temple in Hatpada area of Bargarh district on Thursday, triggering panic ... Read More


Odisha government declares Hindi film 'Godaan' tax-free

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- The Odisha government on Thursday declared the Hindi feature film Godaan tax-free across the State. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi after he atten... Read More


Demand mounts for correction of English spellings of Cuttack and Berhampur in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- Following the Odisha government's decision to correct the English spellings of place names in seven districts and 24 locations, demands are gaining momentum for similar changes ... Read More


How accurate are India's cyclone forecasts and how have they saved lives over the years?

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- India's ability to predict cyclones has improved markedly over the last decade, with measurable gains in forecast accuracy for cyclone track, intensity, and landfall location. D... Read More


Late-night robbery at Khandagiri guesthouse sparks panic in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- Panic prevailed in Bhubaneswar's Khandagiri area after miscreants allegedly carried out a late-night robbery at a guesthouse in Gandamunda on Thursday. A group of youths reporte... Read More


How are tiger and elephant reserves shaping India's wildlife conservation strategy?

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- India's wildlife conservation efforts are increasingly centred on strengthening tiger and elephant reserves, with recent data showing steady expansion in both protected habitats... Read More