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Puri's Rs 135.6 crore Dharmasala project delay leaves pilgrims without shelter, concerns grow over facility for devotees

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 8 -- Pilgrims arriving in Puri continue to face severe accommodation challenges as the construction of a government-supported dharmasala remains incomplete well past its deadline. Th... Read More


Barabati stadium gears up for T20; India and South Africa to hold separate practice sessions today; galleries open for fans

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 8 -- Ahead of the December 9 T20 international between India and South Africa at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, both teams are scheduled to conduct practice sessions today. According ... Read More


Odisha records season's lowest temperature amid widespread fog

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 8 -- Cold conditions continued to intensify across Odisha, with the Bhubaneswar Regional Meteorological Centre predicting that the severe cold spell will persist for the next few day... Read More


Odisha Rajgangpur girl student succumbs to burn injuries two days after 'self-immolation'

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 8 -- A minor girl from Lanjiberna in Rajgangpur of Sundargarh district, who had sustained severe burns in an apparent self-immolation attempt, died late on Sunday night while undergo... Read More


Popular Jatra comedian Guru Prusty dies in road mishap in Bhadrak; fans mourn loss

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 8 -- Jatra comedian and popular stage actor Guru Prusty died in a road accident near Chingudipur on National Highway 16 while returning to Bhadrak on a motorcycle on Sunday. He was r... Read More


'Subway Surfers' moment in UP: Man climbs atop train, RPF Jawan comes to the rescue

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 8 -- A dramatic scene unfolded at Mauhar Phatak Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district when a man suddenly climbed onto the roof of a stationary train, triggering pan... Read More


Internet shut down for 24 hours in Odisha's Malkangiri as tension escalates

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 8 -- Tension continues to rise in Malkangiri, particularly in MV-26 and Rakhelguda villages, prompting the administration to impose a 24-hour suspension of internet services in the d... Read More


Mid-air drama as Pigeon flutters through IndiGo flight; Internet in splits

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 8 -- Passengers onboard an IndiGo flight were in for an unexpected and rather amusing surprise when a pigeon managed to enter the aircraft, sparking laughter, confusion and a flurry ... Read More


'They don't need to prove themselves': Former India star bats for Rohit & Kohli, slams critics

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 8 -- Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly defended Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, stating that the legendary pair owes no justification to critics questioning the... Read More


Bigg Boss 19: Farrhana Bhatt calls Gaurav Khanna an 'undeserving winner' after dramatic finale

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 8 -- Television actor Gaurav Khanna lifted the Bigg Boss 19 trophy after a tense finale showdown with finalist Farrhana Bhatt. While his win sparked celebrations across social media,... Read More