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Liquid to solid in 7 years: This Odisha temple's 52 kg mercury Shivling amazes devotees

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 15 -- The Paradeswar Temple in Dharamgarh in Kalahandi district of Odisha continues to draw large numbers of devotees, with its 52 kg mercury Shivling remaining the focal point of at... Read More


Wedding heist caught on cam: Man lifts Rs.4 lakh jewellery bag from Jaipur stage, watch

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 15 -- A joyous wedding in Bhubaneswar recently took a shocking turn when thieves reportedly slipped into the venue disguised as members of the baraat. Blending effortlessly among gue... Read More


Six injured in multiple car and scooty accidents in Bhubaneswar's Infovalley

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 15 -- A series of accidents occurred on Sunday morning on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, leaving at least six persons seriously injured. The incident took place in the Madanpur area u... Read More


Maha Shivratri: 41 platoons of police force, 200 officers deployed at Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 15 -- The holy festival of Maha Shivratri is being observed in Odisha with great religious fervour, as major Shaiva shrines across the state have been witnessing a surge of devotees ... Read More


Lokanath to Lingaraj Temple, Odisha's Shaiva shrines witness heavy footfall on Maha Shivratri

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 15 -- Devotees thronged Shaiva shrines across Odisha on Sunday as the state observes the sacred festival of Maha Shivratri. Elaborate arrangements have been put in place to ensure sm... Read More


Eminent Odia singer Geeta Pattnaik passes away in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 15 -- In a deeply saddening development for the Odia music fraternity, eminent singer Geeta Pattnaik passed away on Sunday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Cuttack... Read More


Massive devotee turnout at Gupteswar Temple in Odisha's Koraput for Maha Shivratri

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 15 -- Ritual worship of the presiding deity is underway on the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Sunday in accordance with tradition at the famous Gupteswar Temple, a prominent Shaivite ... Read More


Indian youth refuses to overcharge foreign tourist for tea, wins hearts; watch

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 15 -- In crowded Indian markets, stories of foreigners being quoted a "tourist price" are hardly new. Travel bloggers often recount moments of surprise, while some visitors willingly... Read More


India-Pakistan T20 WC battles: How successful is India when batting first?

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 15 -- Few rivalries in world cricket evoke as much passion, pressure and global attention as India versus Pakistan. Whenever the two neighbouring nations meet on an ICC stage, form o... Read More


Odisha CM announces Rs 4L ex-gratia after Ganjam student's tragic death

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 15 -- Chief MinisterMohan Majhi has expressed deep grief and extended condolences to the bereaved family.In connection with the tragic death of Mihir Pradhan, a Class X student from ... Read More