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Money takes life! Odisha youth beats best friend to death for Rs 20,000

Bhubaneswar, May 8 -- In a disturbing incident highlighting rising violence in Odisha, a young man in Balipatna was allegedly beaten to death by his friend over a financial dispute on Friday. The dec... Read More


Low pressure system to trigger rain in Odisha, likely to intensify into depression

Bhubaneswar, May 8 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued alerts as a cyclonic circulation system approaching towards Odisha is likely bring widespread rainfall across the state... Read More


Over 6,200 children, 87% girls, went missing in Odisha in 2024: NCRB report

Bhubaneswar, May 8 -- More than 6,200 children went missing in Odisha in 2024, with girls accounting for nearly 87 per cent of the cases, according to the latest Crime in India 2024 report released by... Read More


India's first indigenous glide weapon 'TARA' successfully test-flown off Odisha coast

Bhubaneswar, May 8 -- In a significant achievement for India's defence sector, the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system on Friday successfully completed its flight test off the co... Read More


Crackdown on noise pollution! Odisha Police seize 85 modified silencers in special drive

Bhubaneswar, May 8 -- In a significant move to curb noise pollution caused by modified vehicle silencers, Jeypore town police seized 85 modified silencers on Friday and destroyed them during a special... Read More


Suvendu Adhikari set to become West Bengal CM

Bhubaneswar, May 8 -- Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was on Friday elected as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the next Chief Minister of th... Read More


'Trees uprooted, houses damaged': Nor'wester rain leaves trail of destruction in Bhadrak

Bhubaneswar, May 8 -- A powerful Nor'wester storm wreaked havoc in Bhadrak, uprooting trees, tearing off roofs, and causing severe damage to homes on Friday. The storm, which hit around 4:30 PM, saw w... Read More


Balianta mob lynching: Soumya Ranjan's family members stage road blockade, allege previous enmity over 'gym' money

Bhubaneswar, May 8 -- A day after a Railway constable Soumya Ranjan Swain was lynched in Balianta, on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar for allegedly hitting a woman and kissing her, his family members on ... Read More


Rath Yatra 2026: Chariot construction progresses steadily in Puri Srimandir, 18 wheels completed so far

Bhubaneswar, May 8 -- Preparations for the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri are gathering momentum, with the construction of the three grand ceremonial chariots progressing steadily at the construction... Read More


Balianta mob lynching: Odisha Revenue Minister calls for strong action

Bhubaneswar, May 8 -- Reacting to the mob lynching incident on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Friday said that the culprits should not b... Read More