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Gold idol fraud turns deadly in Puri: Man burnt alive over money dispute, 3 arrested

India, Aug. 24 -- A greed for a supposed gold idol and ornaments allegedly led to a brutal murder in Odisha's Puri district's Kanas area, with police arresting three persons in connection with the kil... Read More


Odisha rain alert: Heavy rain to continue for 7 days, red, orange warnings issued

India, Aug. 24 -- Odisha is likely to see more rain for another week as a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas continues to affect the state. Several districts have b... Read More


Last Sawan Monday: Massive crowds at Shiva Temples across Odisha

India, Aug. 24 -- Last Monday of Sawan drew large crowds of devotees to Shaivite shrines across Odisha today. Kanwariyas and regular devotees queued up to offer water and seek blessings. Devotees beg... Read More


Fever outbreak in Odisha's Rayagada: 2 children die, 'quack' treatment under scanner

India, Aug. 24 -- A fever outbreak in Jubapadar village under Kashipur block in Odisha's Rayagada raised concern after two children died on Saturday. More than 20 people in the village are reportedly ... Read More


Biju Shramik Samukhya reconstituted, Subas Singh named president

India, Aug. 24 -- Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Subas Singh has been appointed as the president of the reconstituted Biju Shramik Samukhya. The announcement came following the restructuring of t... Read More


Jhulana Utsav in Konark from August 24; classical dance and music to take centre stage

India, Aug. 24 -- Konark Natya Mandap is set to bring together artistes representing classical dance and music traditions from across India for the five-day Jhulana Utsav from August 24 to 28 at Konar... Read More


Odisha eyes 3 more GI tags: OUAT moves applications for local products, check list

India, Aug. 24 -- Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) facilitated the filing of Geographical Indication (GI) registration applications for three traditional products of Odisha in re... Read More


Ex-Tirtol SRA under scanner: Vigilance raids 6 locations in Rs 3 crore misappropriation case

India, Aug. 24 -- Odisha Vigilance officials conducted simultaneous searches at six locations linked to Bhanja Kishore Behera, a former Special Revenue Assistant (SRA) of Tirtol block on Monday. The s... Read More


Bhubaneswar airport's next big leap: AAI seeks approval for Rs 1,200-crore new terminal

India, Aug. 24 -- Airports Authority of India (AAI) submitted a proposal to the Union Finance Ministry's Public Investment Board (PIB) seeking approval for a new Terminal 3 (T3) at Biju Patnaik Intern... Read More


Balasore 'Blue Lake' turns into death trap, claims over 10 lives; questions over safety at spot

India, Aug. 24 -- The scenic 'Blue Lake' in Nilgiri of Odisha's Balasore district has turned into a death trap, with more than 10 people allegedly losing their lives at the abandoned quarry over the p... Read More