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Facial scan to fingerprint: Puri police steps up Srimandir security

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- Puri police launched a special night-time checking operation near the Srimandir on Thursday to enhance security for devotees and tourists. As part of the drive, officers used f... Read More


Violent clash between two transgender groups leave 10 injured in Bhadrak

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- A clash between two transgender groups near the railway overbridge at Charampa in Bhadrak left over 10 people injured, with three reportedly seriously hurt. All the injured wer... Read More


Nepal Floods Aftermath: Youths find bag stuffed with Rs 500 Indian notes in river, viral video sparks outrage; watch

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- Nepal is grappling with a devastating flood disaster that has claimed hundreds of lives, left thousands missing and caused extensive destruction across Himalayan communities. T... Read More


Similipal's once elusive tigress Zeenat to be freed from radio collar

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- Royal Bengal tigress Zeenat is set to be freed from her radio collar in the coming months of October or November, Similipal Field Director Prakash Chandra Gogineni said. As pe... Read More


Youth dies after bike crashes into tree in Odisha's Bhadrak

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- A 30-year-old man died in a road accident after the motorcycle he was riding lost balance and crashed into a tree near College Road in Chandbali of Odisha's Bhadrak district on... Read More


Low-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal, Odisha braces for more rain

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- A low-pressure area formed over the coastal region adjoining the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, leading to a fresh spell of rain across Odisha. The system is likely to bring more ... Read More


Ayushman card patients charged despite cashless cover? Odisha govt flags irregularities at KIMS

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- Patients using Ayushman cards have alleged being charged for treatment at private hospitals despite being eligible for cashless healthcare, while some were allegedly admitted e... Read More


Bhubaneswar jewellery fraud: 2 women arrested for exchanging fake gold for genuine ornaments

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- Two women allegedly posing as high-profile customers have been arrested for duping a gold jewellery shop in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, by exchanging fake gold for genuine ornaments. ... Read More


Massive fire breaks out at car service centre in Berhampur, vehicles reduced to ashes

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- A massive fire broke out at a car service centre near the bus terminal in Haldipadar in Odisha's Berhampur in Ganjam district on Saturday. The fire reportedly caused extensive ... Read More


Odisha food safety crackdown: From sweets to paneer, over 3.6 tonne of adulterated food destroyed

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- In a major food safety crackdown ahead of the festive season, authorities in Odisha have destroyed more than 3.6 tonnes of stale sweets and other unsafe food products during a ... Read More