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JB Patnaik had advised me to form new party in Odisha on my own, warned of Naveen Patnaik: Bijoy Mohapatra

Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- A major political statement surfaced on Tuesday on the death anniversary of former Odisha Chief Minister Janaki Ballabh Patnaik, as senior leader Bijoy Mohapatra shared a stri... Read More


Illegal settlement demolished in Bhubaneswar; land scam and broker nexus exposed

Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- In a major anti-encroachment drive, all illegal constructions built over nearly 100 acres of land at Shyampur on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar have been completely demolished b... Read More


Indian Railways strengthens inclusion: UDID holders allowed in Divyangjan coaches, crackdown on misuse

Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- In a significant move aimed at enhancing inclusive mobility and accessibility, Indian Railways has reaffirmed and clarified travel provisions for Persons with Disabilities (Pw... Read More


Odisha secures JSW, POSCO deals for two major steel plants in Dhenkanal and Keonjhar

Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- In a significant push towards industrial development in Odisha, two major steel plants are set to be established in  Dhenkanal and Keonjhar districts. Agreements have bee... Read More


After a year of Pahalgam terror attack, survivor from Odisha's Cuttack recalls chilling ordeal

Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- As the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam is to complete a year tomorrow, haunting memories of the horrific day continue to linger for survivors and their families. One such fam... Read More


'Why no regulations to control this fee hike': Social media divided over staggering Rs 2.25 lakh KG school fee

Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- A senior kindergarten school fee of Rs 2.25 lakh has gone viral on social media, leaving users in shock and sparking a heated debate about the rising cost of early education i... Read More


Odisha to roll out WhatsApp-based Summer learning program for students up to class VIII

Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- In an effort to ensure continuous education during the summer break, the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) on Tuesday has announced the launch of a Summer Le... Read More


Emraan Hashmi-Disha Patani's Awarapan 2 set for Independence Day 2026 face-off with Sunny Deol-Preity Zinta's Lahore 1947

Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- The Independence Day 2026 weekend is already shaping up to be one of Bollywood's most exciting battlegrounds. On one side is Emraan Hashmi returning to one of his most-loved f... Read More


Schools, colleges and anganwadi centres in Bolangir to remain closed for four more days; online classes to continue

Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- The district administration of Bolangir in Odisha has announced an extension of holidays for schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centres for an additional four days, from April 2... Read More


Cars powered by 85% Ethanol to hit the roads soon?

Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- In a bid to reduce oil imports and promote cleaner, renewable energy, India is on the verge of rolling out E85, a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. This move, ... Read More