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Rath Jatra and Bali Jatra among National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage list by Sangeet Natak Akademi

India, March 31 -- In a significant recognition of Odisha's rich cultural heritage, the Puri Rath Jatra and Cuttack Bali Jatra have been included in the National Heritage List by the Sangeet Natak Aka... Read More


'Minor girl raped, impregnated': Police arrest accused man in Odisha

India, March 31 -- A suspect was arrested by the police in Puri district on Monday in connection with an alleged rape and impregnation of a minor girl. The arrest was made 23 days following the filing... Read More


Opposition parties slam Odisha Government over 'crime handling', BJP responds

India, March 31 -- The government in Odisha faces criticism from opposition parties with claims of failing law and order in Bharatpur and Kabisuryanagar incidents. BJD leader and Deputy Leader of Oppo... Read More


Plus 3 student of Utkal University found dead in hostel room in Bhubaneswar

India, March 30 -- A Plus 3, 2nd-year student of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar, was found dead in his hostel room under mysterious circumstances early this morning. The deceased has been identified ... Read More


Medical College to be set up in Jagatsinghpur: Odisha CM announces approval of funds

India, March 30 -- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced the establishment of a medical college in Jagatsinghpur, addressing a long-standing demand of the district's residents. The announcem... Read More


BDA's Comprehensive development plan: From 64.9 km ring road to 45 TP schemes in Bhubaneswar

India, March 30 -- The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Saturday conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing Town Planning (TP) Scheme. According to the Comprehensive Development Plan ... Read More


Bulldozers raze down 'illegal' shops, homes in massive anti-encroachment drive in Odisha's Bargarh

India, March 30 -- An anti-encroachment and eviction drive began in Bargarh City this morning as the municipal administration staff arrived with bulldozers and began razing several unauthorised struct... Read More


Crores allocated for 'incomplete bridges' in Odisha: Four years on, Biju Setu project wallows in neglect

India, March 30 -- In a glaring display of civil infrastructure woes in the state, several bridges, the construction of which began as many as four years ago, remain far from completion despite the al... Read More


Private college bus overturns in Bolangir, narrow escape for 40 students

India, March 30 -- A private college bus carrying over 40 students overturned near Sindhekela village under Sindhekela police station limits in Bolangir district on Sunday. The incident occurred when ... Read More


Kamakhya Express derails near Nirgundi railway station in Odisha

India, March 30 -- As many as 11 coaches of Kamakhya Express derailed near Nirgundi station in Cuttack's Choudwar on Sunday. As per initial reports, all the passengers were seen deboarding the train w... Read More