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Bengaluru Horror: Boyfriend allegedly burnt alive by woman in 'Role Play' after he refused to marry

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- A chilling case from Bengaluru has sent shockwaves after a 27-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly burning her boyfriend alive under the guise of a consensual "role play.... Read More


Bahara Chandan Yatra of Lord Jagannath underway in Puri, devotees gather for boat festival

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- The Bahara Chandan Yatra of Lord Jagannath is currently underway in Puri, with the festival entering its fourth day on Thursday. The annual ritual, which began on the occasion... Read More


Heatwave persists in Odisha, IMD issues yellow warning for 17 districts

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- Odisha continues to reel under an intense heatwave, with temperatures breaking records across regions from the coast to the western districts. The India Meteorological Departm... Read More


KCC Bank scam in Odisha: Over Rs 1 crore govt fund siphoned off in Malkangiri

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- A major financial irregularity exceeding Rs 1 crore was uncovered at the KCC Bank in Odisha's Malkangiri district on Thursday, leading to swift action by authorities. The depa... Read More


Odisha discontinues professional tax from April 2026 following repeal ordinance

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- The Odishagovernment issued instructions to discontinue the deduction of professional tax from employees' salaries with effect from April 2026. This followed the repeal of the... Read More


'Impossible after 8 am': How extreme heat is disrupting daily life across cities in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- As temperatures continue to soar across parts of Odisha, residents are struggling to cope with the growing intensity of the summer heat, with daily routines increasingly shape... Read More


OCAC row deepens as Odisha govt seeks action report, vows corruption-free functioning

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- Odisha Electronics and Information Technology Minister Mukesh Mahaling targeted the previous BJD government over issues related to Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), s... Read More


Jharsuguda emerges as India's hottest city at 44.6 degree C

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- Western Odisha's industrial heartland officially became the hottest location in India on Wednesday, as Jharsuguda recorded a searing maximum temperature of 44.6 degree Celcius... Read More


Violence mars first phase of West Bengal polls; Tamil Nadu votes peacefully

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- The first phase of voting in West Bengal was marred by widespread violence across several districts, with allegations of intimidation, clashes, and attacks reported from areas... Read More


Record voter turnout in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls; ECI thanks voters

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- Voting for the crucial Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu concluded on Thursday, witnessing an impressive voter turnout, with people from all walks of life, incl... Read More