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Puri Jagannath temple: Appeal made not to keep deities awake at New Year eve midnight

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- A Jagannath Temple managing committee member appealed on Sunday against the recent practice of keepingLord Jagannath and His siblings awake on the eve of the New Year by keepin... Read More


Bear movement triggers panic in Nuapada village

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- Bears have reportedly been entering Gandabahali village under Sinapali police station limits in Odisha's Nuapada district during the late-night hours, moving in groups and roam... Read More


Timber mafia snatch seized vehicle from Forest Department in Balasore

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- The timber mafia allegedly snatched a seized timber-laden vehicle from Forest Department personnel and damaged an official vehicle in Odisha's Balasore district on Saturday nig... Read More


Bargarh Dhanu Yatra: Maharaja Kansa irked over poor condition of bus stand, slaps fine

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- Demon King Kansa has imposed a total fine of 12 lakh gold coins after inspecting the government bus stand, during the world-famous Dhanu Yatra of Bargarh. As part of the tradit... Read More


Silver price touches Rs 2.74 lakh per kg, break 46-year record

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- Silver prices have continued their sharp upward trajectory, rising by thousands of rupees each day and touching Rs 2.74 lakh per kilogram, triggering widespread attention in bu... Read More


PM Modi recalls Odisha Freedom Fighter Parbati Giri's contribution in 'Mann Ki Baat', calls her an inspiration

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the contributions of eminent Odia freedom fighter Parbati Giri during his Mann Ki Baat address, paying tribute to her role in In... Read More


Tigress Jayashree Gives Birth To 3 Cubs At Nandankanan Zoo, Surviving One Under Intensive Care

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- Tigress Jayashree Gives Birth To 3 Cubs At Nandankanan Zoo, Surviving One Under Intensive Care #nandankananzoo#tigercub#jayashree#otvnewsenglish#otvnews ---------------------... Read More


Major theft at Maa Chualia Shrine in Kendrapara, locals thrash youth over suspected involvement; police probe on

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- A major theft was reported late on Saturday night at the Maa Chualia shrine under Pattamundai Rural Police Station limits in Kendrapara district, triggering tension in the loca... Read More


Boat carrying 23 tourists to Lord Jagannath temple in Digha stranded mid-sea, all rescued

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- A group of 23 tourists had a narrow escape after the boat they were travelling in got stranded mid-sea near the Digha estuary in West Bengal on Saturday night. The tourists we... Read More


Odisha forester arrested after Vigilance unearths massive assets including high value plots, 1 kg gold

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 27 -- Odisha Vigilance on Saturday arrested Niranjan Satapathy, Forester of the Semiliguda Forest Range under the Koraput Forest Division, in connection with a disproportionate asset... Read More