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From pride to peril: Odisha's potters struggle to keep the wheel turning amid falling demand

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- Traditional pottery in Odisha is facing a severe downturn as demand for clay-made products continues to decline in the modern age. Once a thriving source of livelihood, the cra... Read More


Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda inaugurates 'Sansad Khel Mahotsav' to promote grassroots sports talent

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's innovative initiative, 'Sansad Khel Mahotsav' is being held across multiple Lok Sabha constituencies in the country. Under the initiative, ... Read More


1 killed, 7 sustain critical injuries in road accident on NH-26 in Odisha's Bolangir

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- A four-wheeler vehicle rammed into a stationary truck on the Bolangir-Sambalpur NH-26 near Jamsar late on Friday night, leaving one person dead and seven others critically inju... Read More


Odisha youth killed over one-sided love in Malkangiri; accused absconding

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- Police in Odisha's Malkangiri district recovered the decomposed body of a young man from a pond near a crusher at Badaguda village under Pangam panchayat under Maithili block p... Read More


Odisha declares two-day school holidays for Diwali

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- In view of the upcoming Diwali celebrations, the School and Mass Education Department of Odisha has announced a two-day holiday for schools all across the state. According to ... Read More


Odisha declares 2-day holiday for Diwali; 4th Saturday announced as working day

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- The Odisha government on Saturday announced October 20 as an additional holiday for Diwali. Earlier, the state had announced October 21 as a holiday for the festival of lights.... Read More


India's costliest sweet worth Rs 1.11 lakh! Jaipur's 'Swarna Prasadam' infused with 24-carat gold

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- A sweet shop in Jaipur launches a sweet named 'Swarn Prasadam' priced at Rs 1.11 lakh infused with 24 carat edible gold, known as Gold ashes or 'Swarn Bhasma'. The sweet is als... Read More


Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe targeted again, Bishnoi Gang claims responsibility

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- Kapil Sharma's popular cafe in Surrey, Canada, Kap's Cafe, has once again come under fire as gunmen opened fire at the establishment on Thursday. This marks the third attack o... Read More


Five-day Diwali break? Here's the complete bank holiday list you should know

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- During the Diwali week in 2025, several states across India will observe bank holidays in line with regional festival celebrations. According to reports, these closures align ... Read More


Diwali 2025 calendar: From Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, check 5-day schedule and puja timings

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- Diwali 2025 will span five days, starting from Dhanteras on Saturday, October 18, and culminating with Bhai Dooj on Thursday, October 23. The main Diwali (Deepawali) celebratio... Read More