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After OTV expose, Balasore administration halts tree cutting at Collector's office

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- The Balasore district administration on Wednesday swung into action after OTV highlighted the alleged violation of pollution control norms at the District Collector's office pre... Read More


Over 600 Odias among Indian workers stuck in Uzbekistan, protest over unpaid salaries

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- Several Odia workers, along with other Indian employees, are stranded in Uzbekistan and are reportedly unable to return home. Many of the affected Odias are from Ganjam district... Read More


Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' creates history, beats Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' to become highest-grossing Hindi film ever

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- Hindi cinema has a new box office king. Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh-starrer spy thriller, has rewritten history by becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. With a... Read More


Toxic BIG reveal on Yash's birthday: Here's what to expect

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- Rocking Star Yash is all set to turn 40 on January 8, 2026, and the celebrations have already begun among fans. As wishes pour in for the KGF star, excitement is also peaking ar... Read More


Census in Odisha: First phase to begin in April, second phase in Feb 2027

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- The first phase of the Census in Odisha will commence from April while the second phase is scheduled to be conducted in February 2027, officials said on Wednesday. During the f... Read More


Odisha Information Commission orders police inquiry into RTI abuse for extortion

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- In a significant development highlighting the misuse of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Odisha Information Commission has directed a police investigation into allegation... Read More


Youth critical after rare snake bites him in Bhadrak; reptile goes missing

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- A youth was critically injured after being bitten by a snake he was carrying around his neck in Bhadrak district, an incident reported from the Banta area on Wednesday. The inj... Read More


Odia Jatra star Piyush Tripathy makes stage comeback after 6 months

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 6 -- Renowned Odia Jatra actor Piyush Tripathy returned to the Jatra stage after a hiatus of nearly six months, receiving an enthusiastic response from the audience. He marked his co... Read More


Rayagada school fire incident: Minister Nityananda Gond orders probe, assures action

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 6 -- Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond on Tuesday assured that all necessary steps are being taken for the treatment of students injured in a shocking fire in... Read More


Token delay leaves Ganjam farmers guarding paddy through cold nights

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 6 -- Farmers in the Dharakote area of Odisha's Ganjam district are facing severe hardship due to delays in the issuance of tokens for paddy procurement, forcing them to guard their h... Read More