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Thieves loot cash and ornaments from Sai temple in Ganjam, probe underway

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- A theft at a Sai Temple in Odisha's Ganjam district has triggered concern among locals after miscreants allegedly decamped with cash and valuables from the shrine late on Saturd... Read More


Deviating from tradition: ISKCON's early Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath in London sparks resentment among devotees

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- The International Society for Krishna Consciousness once again came under criticism over the organisation of an untimely Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath in London on Sunday. The i... Read More


Shock in Ganjam: 10-year-old elephant dies with suspected bullet wound

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- A bullet-injured elephant carcass was recovered from Talaganda Nala under the North Ghumusar Forest Division in Odisha's Ganjam district on Saturday evening. Forest officials s... Read More


Lone tusker enters Angul town, triggers panic among residents

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- A lone tusker triggered panic in Odisha's Angul town after entering residential and institutional areas early Sunday morning. The elephant reportedly entered the premises of the... Read More


Odisha Crime Branch takes over Balianta GRP constable lynching case amid rising questions

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- The Crime Branch on Sunday formally began its investigation into the murder case of GRP constable Soumyaranjan in Balianta on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, with multiple teams t... Read More


Vijay Deverakonda turns 37: Rashmika Mandanna reveals gym date, celebrations and surprise moments

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- Actor Vijay Deverakonda celebrated his 37th birthday on Saturday surrounded by love, laughter and close friends, while wife Rashmika Mandanna gave fans an intimate glimpse into ... Read More


Mother's Day celebrations contrast with silent struggles of mothers in Balasore old age home

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- As people across the country are celebrating Mother's Day with social media posts, cakes, and greetings on Sunday, several elderly women at an old age home in Odisha's Balasore ... Read More


Abducted tile trader rescued in Keonjhar; two held over money dispute

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- A tile businessman who was allegedly abducted while returning after collecting business payments was rescued safely by police in Keonjhar district on Saturday night. Two people... Read More


Orissa HC displeasure puts 'Naveen Niwas' barricades under scrutiny in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, May 9 -- Barricades placed in front of 'Naveen Niwas', the residence of former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, may be removed following strong observations made by the Orissa High C... Read More


Rath Yatra 2026: Bhaunri Yatra signifies crucial stage in chariot making process

Bhubaneswar, May 9 -- The Bhaunri Yatra ritual of Lord Jagannath is being observed on Saturday as preparations for the annual Rath Yatra continued at the Rathakhala in Puri. The ritual marks an import... Read More