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Sisir Saras Mela 2026 inaugurated in Bhubaneswar; massive boost to 'vocal for local' movement

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- The Sisir Saras Mela 2026 was inaugurated on Friday at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar, marking the start of one of Odisha's flagship exhibitions focused on rural liv... Read More


Olive Ridley sea turtle rescued and released after successful surgery in Chennai

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- In a heartening example of coordinated wildlife conservation efforts, an injured Olive Ridley sea turtle was rescued, treated and safely released back into the sea in Chennai a... Read More


OJEE 2026-27 academic calendar released; applications open January 27, exams in May

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) authority has released the detailed activity calendar for the 2026-27 academic session, outlining key dates for applications, entra... Read More


IND vs NZ 1st ODI: King Kohli's splendid 93, KL Rahul's composure power India to 1-0 series lead

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- India clinched a nerve-wracking victory over New Zealand in the first One-Day International at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match s... Read More


Rourkela aircraft crash: 2 injured voluntarily airlifted to Mumbai for advanced treatment

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- Two passengers injured in the recent aircraft crash incident in Sundargarh district's Rourkela City have been airlifted to Mumbai for advanced medical treatment, the State gove... Read More


Illegal country liquor unit busted again at Salia Sahi in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- An illegal country liquor manufacturing unit was once again busted in the Salia Sahi area of Bhubaneswar on Sunday, with the Excise Department seizing a large quantity of illic... Read More


Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 crosses 4 crore registrations, sets new participation record

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- Registrations for the programme, which brings together students, parents and teachers, stood at more than four crore as of January 8, 2026. The overwhelming response highlights... Read More


Travellers collide with stationary truck at Taptapani Ghat, 3 injured

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- At least 20 passengers had a narrow escape after a travellers vehicle met with an accident at Taptapani Ghat along the Ganjam-Gajapati border on Sunday. Three persons, includin... Read More


Cold wave relents as night temperatures rise across Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- After days of biting cold, the severe winter conditions have eased, bringing much-needed relief to people across the state. The intensity of the cold wave has reduced since las... Read More


Demand for non-veg and alcohol-free Puri gains momentum after ban in Ayodhya

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- After the local administration in Ayodhya imposed a complete ban on the distribution and online delivery of non-vegetarian food within a 15-kilometre radius of the Ram Temple, ... Read More