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Rs 18-crore heritage projects lie unused in Jajpur, residents question public fund utilisation

Bhubaneswar, May 21 -- Allegations of public fund wastage surfaced in Jajpur after two major heritage and tourism infrastructure projects built at a combined cost of nearly Rs 18 crore remain unused y... Read More


76-year-old social worker wears saree, bangles to stage unique protest over power cuts in Jagatsinghpur

Bhubaneswar, May 21 -- Amid complaints of prolonged unscheduled power cuts during the ongoing spell of heat and humidity, a 76-year-old social worker and lawyer staged a unique protest in Jagatsinghpu... Read More


More arrests soon in Berhampur assault case, says Southern Range IG

Bhubaneswar, May 21 -- Police will soon arrest the remaining accused named in the FIR in connection with the Berhampur Giri Road assault case, Southern Range IG Niti Shekhar said on Thursday. He asser... Read More


BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda chairs key party meeting in Bengaluru

Bhubaneswar, May 21 -- A crucial organisational meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was held in Bengaluru on Wednesday under the leadership of party National Vice-President Baijayant Panda, wi... Read More


Made in Odisha's Balasore, sold in London: Women entrepreneurs achieve global breakthrough

Bhubaneswar, May 21 -- A group of women from Odisha's Balasore district who once depended on collecting sal leaves from forests and making leaf plates for their livelihood have achieved a significant ... Read More


PM Modi gifts Odisha's Silver Filigree and Palm Leaf Pattachitra to Norwegian Royal family

Bhubaneswar, May 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought Odisha's rich artistic heritage into global focus during his visit to Norway by presenting traditional handicrafts from the state to the... Read More


BDA, BMC resume joint eviction drive in Bhubaneswar amid tight security

Bhubaneswar, May 20 -- The eviction drive against alleged encroachments on government land resumed on Wednesday at Kalarahanga in the Patia area of Bhubaneswar amid tight security arrangements and con... Read More


20 years of legal battle for theft of tobacco worth Rs 52: Odisha court finally acquits three

Bhubaneswar, May 20 -- In a peculiar case reflecting the prolonged pendency of minor criminal matters in courts, the Kuchinda SDJM Court in Sambalpur has acquitted three persons nearly 20 years after ... Read More


Police, mining officials raid 'illegal' stone quarrying unit in Odisha's Pipili

Bhubaneswar, May 20 -- A joint team of police and mining officials carried out a raid on an alleged illegal stone quarry in the Jamuna Jharpada area under Delang block of Pipili in Odisha's Puri distr... Read More


Odisha youth injured in attack by finance firm staff with beer bottles over pending instalment

Bhubaneswar, May 20 -- A youth was critically injured after allegedly being attacked by finance company employees near Udala College in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Tuesday. The incident reportedl... Read More