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Farmers stage protest in Ganjam over paddy procurement irregularities

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Farmers staged a protest at Sanakhemundi in Ganjam district on Thursday over alleged irregularities in paddy procurement and the delay in the opening of mandis, causing disrupti... Read More


Tusker kills man in Odisha's Angul, second fatal elephant attack in 48 hours

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- A wild tusker reportedly trampled a man to death in Angul district early Thursday, marking the second fatal elephant attack in the district within two days. The latest incident ... Read More


Dense fog strands ferry in Chilika, passenger reported missing

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Dense fog over Odisha's Chilika Lake caused major disruption on Thursday, leaving a passenger ferry stranded in the middle of the lake for several hours and triggering a search ... Read More


Flights grounded at Bhubaneswar airport, only one departure on dense fog-laden New Year morning

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Dense fog severely disrupted flight operations at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar on Thursday morning, with only one aircraft managing to take off amid ext... Read More


President Murmu, PM Modi extend New Year greetings; pray for peace and happiness for all

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her New Year wishes to the nation. In her message, she prayed for peace, happiness and prosperity for all citizens. "May the year 2026 bring pe... Read More


New Year, New Rules: Here are key changes for taxpayers, employees and consumers in 2026

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- With the onset of the New Year, a host of financial and regulatory changes are likely to come into force across the country from January 1, 2026. These changes cover key sectors... Read More


Lakhs throng Puri to begin New Year 2026 with Jagannath darshan

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Lakhs of devotees thronged the holy town of Puri on Thursday to usher in the New Year 2026 with the darshan of Lord Jagannath. The pilgrimage city witnessed an unprecedented sur... Read More


Dense fog tightens grip across Odisha amid winter chill, visibility plunges below 50 metres

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- On the first day of the New Year, large parts of Odisha remained under the grip of dense fog on Thursday morning, even as the intensity of the winter chill showed signs of easin... Read More


Odisha welcomes New Year 2026 with faith, fervour and fresh resolve

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Odisha ushered in the New Year 2026 with deep-rooted faith, festive fervour and heightened security, as thousands of people stepped out early in the morning to offer prayers and... Read More


Intense cold wave continues to sweep Odisha, no respite till Jan 4

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- Odisha continues to reel under intense cold wave conditions, with a sharp drop in temperature and widespread dense fog affecting daily life across the state. The impact of the ... Read More