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Divine 'Serpent Leela' at Puri Srimandir: Lord Jagannath to adorn Kaliyadalan Besha today

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 -- Lord Jagannath will appear in the Kaliyadalan Besha at PuriSrimandir on Monday as part of the rituals associated with Sri Krishna Leela during the month of Bhadrav. The Kaliyad... Read More


College student's Rukhi Hill visit turns scary in Odisha, rescued after two-hour operation

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 -- A college student was rescued after getting stranded on Rukhi Hill near Nayagarh town while returning from a visit to the hill on Sunday. The incident triggered a rescue operat... Read More


Odisha weather news this week: Very heavy rain likely from Sept 9, alert for 11 districts

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 -- Heavy rain is set to return to Odisha as thunderstorms and lightning are expected over today and on Tuesday. As per the predictions of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhu... Read More


Schoolboy shot at with bow & arrow while on his way to school, escapes unhurt as it pierces his bag

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 -- A student in Redhakhol narrowly escaped injury after an arrow was allegedly shot at him while he was on his way to school on Monday. The incident took place in front of Keutbe... Read More


Gold prices continue to fall in Bhubaneswar; 24-carat becomes cheaper by Rs 650

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 -- Gold prices have continued to fall in the market, bringing some relief to customers. In Bhubaneswar, both 22-carat and 24-carat gold recorded a decline on September 7. The pric... Read More


Student elections to resume in Odisha? Higher Education Minister gives major update

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 -- The Odisha Higher Education Department is preparing for student union elections across universities in the state, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said on Monday. He... Read More


Massive fire in Cuttack guts four rooms; 50 goats burnt to death

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 -- A massive fire broke out in Cuttack district of Odisha on Monday, engulfing four rooms of a house. The fire reportedly claimed the lives of 50 goats kept in a cowshed. The inc... Read More


Odisha teachers put protest on hold for 15 days, threaten fresh agitation if demands are not met

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- Odisha State School, College Teachers and Employees Association suspended its 21-day agitation on Saturday following discussions with two ministers and assurances from the stat... Read More


Man kills wife over Subhadra Yojana money dispute in Jagatsinghpur

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- A woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Balarampur village under Jankoti in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur Sadar police station limits late on Saturday night. The accused has ... Read More


Ganesh Puja preparations pick up pace in Jatni, artisans race against time as deadline nears

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- With Ganesh Puja just a few days away, preparations for the festival gathered pace in Khordha's Jatni, which is known for its grand celebrations of the occasion. The town also... Read More