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Truck breakdown, ongoing work trigger major traffic disruption on NH-16 in Bhadrak; hundreds of vehicles stranded

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- Heavy congestion was reported on National Highway 16 in Bhadrak on Thursday, with traffic remaining at a standstill for nearly eight hours. Hundreds of vehicles were seen stra... Read More


PM Modi crosses 100 million followers on Instagram, a first for any world leader

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday crossed a major milestone on Instagram, surpassing 100 million followers and becoming the first world leader and politician to achieve ... Read More


T20 World Cup 2026: India's semifinal qualification scenario after South Africa beat West Indies

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- South Africa delivered a commanding performance in their second Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2026, crushing West Indies by nine wickets in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Chasing ... Read More


Rashmika Mandanna dedicated romantic 'Mera Saami' tribute to Vijay Deverakonda at intimate sangeet celebration, watch

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- Love, laughter, and music filled the air as actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda stepped into married life with a celebration that perfectly reflected their journey t... Read More


Maoist-built memorials demolished by Odisha villagers

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- In a significant development from Odisha's Malkangiri district, villagers in the Swabhiman area on Thursday have demolished more than 20 memorial pillars built by Maoists. The ... Read More


Giant Python swims through flooded street in Bali, viral video sparks fear, watch

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- A giant python swimming through a flooded street in Bali has left the internet stunned, adding a shocking twist to the island's ongoing flood crisis. As relentless rain batters... Read More


Gambhir's long-term future as India coach questioned amid T20 World Cup pressure

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- Former Englandpacer Steve Harmison has cast doubt over Gautam Gambhir's future as India's head coach, suggesting that an early exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup could bring his ... Read More


Odisha farmer 'dies after harassment at paddy procurement centre'

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- A farmer from Junagadi village under Rajnagar block of Kendrapara district allegedly died on Thursday after facing severe harassment during paddy procurement, his family claime... Read More


Odisha villagers clash with police over land acquisition for mega cement project

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- Tension continues to simmer in Lanjiberna under Rajgangpur block in Odisha's Sundargarh district over the proposed land acquisition for a mega cement project. What began as a p... Read More


5th-grade girl dies while playing with friends at school, heart attack suspected

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- A tragic incident unfolded at a private school in Rajasthan's Nagaur when a 5th-grade girl student collapsed while playing with her classmates and later died, officials said. T... Read More