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Monsoon countdown: Kerala on June 4, Odisha in line for showers

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- Southwest monsoon is expected to reach Kerala on June 4, according to information issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday. Weather conditions are current... Read More


Odisha bus fares hiked as diesel prices surge, new rates effective immediately; check revised fares

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- Bus travel in Odisha will become marginally costlier after the State government approved a revision in stage carriage fares on Tuesday following a rise in diesel prices. Accord... Read More


Odisha BJP govt marks two years; Ministers face scrutiny on performance

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- Odishagovernment is set to begin a comprehensive review of its performance over the past two years from Tuesday. Ministers are set to present detailed report cards on the functi... Read More


FIR, detention under scrutiny as Ganjam custodial death case deepens

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- Fresh questions emerged in the alleged custodial torture case in Odisha's Ganjam district after details surfaced suggesting that deceased Sushant Sahu was not named in the FIR l... Read More


Ganjam custodial death row: Southern range IG hints at major action

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- The investigation into the alleged third-degree torture case at Kabisuryanagar police limits in Ganjam district has gathered momentum, with Southern Range IG Niti Shekhar indica... Read More


Governor's convoy triggers Bengaluru traffic chaos; man stages road protest after pregnant wife is left stranded, watch

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- For Bengaluru residents, spending hours trapped in traffic has become an unfortunate part of daily life. Whether it's office commuters crawling through bottlenecks, ambulances s... Read More


Custodial abuse claims rock Odisha: From Baranga to Ganjam, police conduct under scrutiny

Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- Allegations of police excesses in Odisha have once again come under focus following a series of incidents reported from Baranga, Kendrapara and Ganjam, prompting questions over ... Read More


Defying odds, balloon seller's son from Sundargarh cracks Odisha Civil Services with 131st rank

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- In a remarkable transition from an unskilled factory labourer to a future administrative officer, 37-year-old Manohar Pradhan scripted an extraordinary success story by securing... Read More


Custodial assault allegation surfaces after youth dies while undergoing treatment in Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- A 32-year-old man from Ganjam district died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Berhampur on Monday. His family alleged that he was subjected to custodial torture at Kab... Read More


No mercy for repeat offenders: Ganjam plans tough action, NSA on the table

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Ganjam district administration and police adopted a stringent strategy to curb crime. Authorities decided to invoke the National Security Act (NSA) against hardcore criminals in... Read More