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Once pride of Jajpur, Mahabharat-linked Vyasa Sarovar now loses its shine amid maintenance woes

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Once envisioned as a spiritual and cultural landmark, Vyasa Sarovar in Odisha's Jajpur district is now witnessing visible neglect, barely ten months after its inauguration by CM... Read More


Youth dies following group attack in Bhubaneswar; minor detained, five accused absconding

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- A youth, who was critically injured in a group attack in Bhubaneswar's Nayapalli area last month, succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, turning the assault into a murder case a... Read More


Bhubaneswar 'Nicco Park' to get Rs 600 crore makeover: Odisha H&UD Min

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- The Odisha government will undertake a comprehensive redevelopment of the BDA City Centre, popularly known as the 'Nicco Park' in Bhubaneswar, with more than Rs 600 crore to be ... Read More


Truck following Google Maps strays into village, rams house in Odisha's Bhadrak

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- A truck en route from Cuttack to Dhamra port veered off the main road and rammed into a residential house in the Chandbali area of Bhadrak district early Thursday after the driv... Read More


Administration to focus on high-priority projects, budget efficiency: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Odisha's new Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, formally assumed office on the New Year on Thursday, marking the beginning of her tenure with a series of meetings and consultations aime... Read More


Odisha to be among India's top-5 developed states by 2036, CM Majhi issues 15-point directives

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- On the first day of 2026, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued a 15-point directive aimed at energising the state administration and accelerating decision-making across depa... Read More


Intense cold wave continues to sweep Odisha, no respite till Jan 4

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- Odisha continues to reel under intense cold wave conditions, with a sharp drop in temperature and widespread dense fog affecting daily life across the state. The impact of the ... Read More


Competitive administrative team will continue to shape Odisha's growth: Outgoing Chief Secy Manoj Ahuja

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- A felicitation ceremony was held in Bhubaneswar to honour Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja in recognition of his administrative leadership and contributions. The event was at... Read More


Goat ownership row lands Balasore police in a fix; dispute unresolved even after 48 hours

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- The Nilagiri police in Odisha's Balasore district has landed in an unusual situation over the ownership of a goat, which has remained unresolved even after 48 hours. The case i... Read More


Severe cold and dense fog disrupt normal life in Kandhamal, temperature recorded below 5 deg C

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- Kandhamal district has been reeling under severe cold conditions for nearly one and a half months, with temperature consistently remaining below 10 degrees Celsius since Novemb... Read More