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Illegal sand stockpile linked to Kanas assault case seized by Puri mining department

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- The Mining Department in Puri has seized an alleged illegal sand stockpile reportedly linked to Happy, the main accused in the Kanas youth assault and motorcycle run-over case. ... Read More


Pregnant woman killed, two injured after car rams stationary truck In Mayurbhanj

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- A woman lost her life while two others sustained injuries after a car rammed into a stationary truck on National Highway-18 in Mayurbhanj district late on Tuesday night. The ac... Read More


NEET-UG paper leak raises troubling questions over merit, medical admissions and vacant PG seats

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- A late-night WhatsApp message sent casually from Kerala to Rajasthan may have prevented one of India's biggest medical admission scandals from disappearing into silence. The now... Read More


Dhenkanal farmers export 3 tonnes of Amrapali mangoes to London

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- Three tonnes of Amrapali mangoes from Odisha's Dhenkanal have been exported to London in the first international consignment of the ongoing mango season. As per a report by Tim... Read More


Odisha unveils Rs 5,000 crore 'next-generation urban growth roadmap'

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- The Government of Odisha presented its "Next-Generation Urban Growth Roadmap" at the 1st National Apex Committee Meeting on the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) in New Delhi on May 11... Read More


Sambalpur youth arrested for creating fake instagram account, uploading woman's private photos after relationship dispute

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- Police on Tuesday arrested a youth for allegedly creating a fakeInstagram account and uploading a woman's private photos and videos following a dispute over a failed relationshi... Read More


Centre approves Rs 544 crore for 3 bypass projects in Bhubaneswar; improved road connectivity on cards

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has approved three bypass road projects worth Rs 544 crore for the Bhubaneswar parliamentary constituency. The projects are ... Read More


'89 paper leaks in 10 years': Odisha Congress slams Centre over NEET UG cancellation

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das attacked the BJP-led Centre over the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination, alleging widespread corruption and repeated paper ... Read More


Vehicle fire incidents rise sharply in Odisha; Fire Services DG issues safety advisory

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- Incidents of vehiclefires have witnessed a significant rise in Odisha, particularly during the summer season, raising concerns among authorities and vehicle owners alike. Accor... Read More


Diesel theft from coal train foiled in Talcher; 9 arrested, SUV and 1,120 litres fuel seized

Bhubaneswar, May 13 -- Police have arrested nine persons and seized a Bolero vehicle along with 1,120 litres of stolen diesel in a major theft case reported from the Lingaraj Coal Mines area under Tal... Read More