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BJP strengthens Khordha base as former BJD leader Rudra Samantaray joins party

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Rudra Narayan Samantaray on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with several supporters at the party's state headquarters in... Read More


Odisha film industry seeks probe into alleged Kalinga Studio irregularities, demand investigation

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- All Odisha Film Directors Association and the Odisha Producers Guild demanded an investigation into alleged irregularities at Kalinga Studio. They also called for the immediate ... Read More


Odisha students shine in JEE Advanced, Bhavesh Patra secures AIR 29

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Odisha students delivered an impressive performance in the JEE Advanced examination, with Bhavesh Patra securing an All India Rank (AIR) of 29, while Aryasaman Pradhan and Dibya... Read More


Woman accused of kidnapping man in Pune for forced marriage after multiple rejections; seven arrested

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- In a bizarre and shocking case from Maharashtra's Pune district, police have arrested seven people after a man was allegedly kidnapped in an attempt to force him into marriage. ... Read More


Fresh storm over Rath Yatra timing as ISKCON organises festival in Canada

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- The controversy surrounding ISKCON's observance of Rath Yatra outside the traditional schedule has resurfaced once again, with an untimely Rath Yatra reportedly being organised ... Read More


Refunds made easier: Odisha announces major relief for small chit fund investors

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Small chit fund depositors in Odisha who have not yet recovered their investments will now be able to claim refunds without producing original deposit receipts, following recomm... Read More


A sweet tradition, a bitter debate: Online sale of Puri Srimandir 'Khaja' under fire

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Online sale and home delivery of Shree Jagannath Mahaprasad khaja once again sparked resentment among servitors and other stakeholders on Monday. They alleged that the practice ... Read More


Odisha goes green on water: Electric boats planned for top tourist hotspots

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Odisha is set to embark on a major tourism transformation with the introduction of environment-friendly electric boats at some of its most popular tourist destinations and plans... Read More


7-ft long King Cobra rescued from school premises in Angul

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- A 7-foot-long king cobra was safely rescued from the premises of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya at Banamalipur under Thakurgarh in Angul district on Sunday. The reptile reportedly ent... Read More


Balasore Mining Department seizes vehicles in major crackdown on illegal extraction

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- The Balasore Mining Department carried out a major enforcement drive in the Jaleswar area on Sunday, seizing several vehicles allegedly involved in the illegal extraction and tr... Read More