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Odisha and Singapore finalise strategic investment mechanism with eight MoUs

Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- Bilateral partnership between Odisha and Singapore is set to be further strengthened following the state's decision to establish a structured mechanism dedicated to implementin... Read More


Sital Sasthi 2026: Bhubaneswar gears up for Lord Lingaraj and Goddess Gouri's wedding with grand cultural showcase

Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- Elaborate arrangements have been made to celebrate the Sital Sasthi festival of Lord Lingaraj with grand cultural celebrations in Bhubaneswar. The organising committee announc... Read More


Sital Sasthi 2026: Divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati to be solemnised tonight with Vedic rituals

Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- Divine wedding ceremony of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, marking the most anticipated moment of Sambalpur's annual Sital Sasthi festival, is scheduled to take place tonight, ... Read More


5-year-old dies at Sishu Bhawan nearly three weeks after alleged poisoning by neighbours

Bhubaneswar, June 17 -- A five-year-old boy from Bahabalpur village under Salepur block died at Cuttack's Sishu Bhawan on Tuesday night after battling for life for nearly three weeks. The child was un... Read More


Chariot construction work for Rath Yatra stopped in Puri

Bhubaneswar, June 17 -- Construction of the three chariots for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra in Puri Srimandir came to a halt on Wednesday after Vishwakarm... Read More


SC directs welfare support for visually impaired man and his 80-year-old mother in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, June 17 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Odisha government to ensure that all social security benefits and basic amenities are provided to a visually impaired man and his 80-y... Read More


Three killed in lightning strikes across Ganjam, Dhenkanal

Bhubaneswar, June 17 -- Three persons lost their lives in separate lightning strike incidents reported from Ganjam and Dhenkanal districts as thunderstorms and lightning activity affected several part... Read More


Diamond manufacturing unit in Odisha soon as state approves Rs 76,612 crore investment; 50K jobs on cards

Bhubaneswar, June 17 -- In a major boost to Odisha's industrial growth ambitions, the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) chaired by the Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday approved 20 me... Read More


Vanaspati ghee used in Mahaprasad? Over 30 packets seized near Jagannath Temple kitchen

Bhubaneswar, June 17 -- Serious concerns emerged on Wednesday over the purity of Mahaprasad at Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri after more than 30 packets of Vanaspati ghee from a private brand were alle... Read More


Youth found dead near canal in Bhubaneswar; family alleges murder

Bhubaneswar, June 17 -- A youth was found dead near a canal along the Nakhra-Sundarpur main road in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Wednesday morning, with family members alleging that he was murdered. The dec... Read More