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Odisha Police SI recruitment scam: CBI takes Bihar's Amit Bharati on 3-day remand to probe inter-state dealings

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the alleged Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination scam, taking arrested accused Amit... Read More


Cyclist dies after falling into open drain in Odisha's Bolangir, PWD's negligence alleged

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- A 32-year-old man died on Wednesday evening after falling into an uncovered drainage channel maintained by the Public Works Department (PWD) in Bolangir town. The incident occu... Read More


Bhadrak minor girl's rape-murder case: Politics intensifies as BJD, Congress observe bandh; CM announces Rs 10 lakh aid

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- The alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in Chandbali of Bhadrak district has triggered sharp political reactions, with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Congress jointly ca... Read More


Odisha celebrates Christmas with midnight prayers, churches decked up to mark festivities

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- Christmas began with religious devotion and festive fervour across Odisha, with churches witnessing large congregations during midnight prayers. Churches remained crowded until... Read More


10 feared dead as sleeper bus catches fire after collision with truck in Karnataka

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- At least ten people were burned alive after a private sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a truck in Karnataka's Chitradurga district in the early hours of Thurs... Read More


Dense fog blankets Odisha; traffic disrupted in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar as cold wave continues

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- Large parts of Odisha witnessed dense fog coupled with severe cold conditions on Thursday morning, disrupting normal life and significantly affecting road traffic across severa... Read More


Train fare revision from December 26; no hike in these categories

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- Indian Railways has rationalised its passenger fare structure with effect from December 26, 2025, aiming to strike a balance between passenger affordability and long-term opera... Read More


Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike among four killed in Odisha encounter, carried Rs 1.10 crore bounty.

India, Dec. 25 -- In a major blow to Maoist leadership, four armed Maoists, including senior Central Committee member Ganesh Uike, were killed during an encounter with security forces in Kandhamal dis... Read More


Odisha celebrates Christmas with midnight prayers, churches decked up to mark festivities.

India, Dec. 25 -- Christmas began with religious devotion and festive fervour across Odisha, with churches witnessing large congregations during midnight prayers. Churches remained crowded until late ... Read More


Iconic Indian snacks leave American vlogger delightfully surprised in first taste test, watch

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- Indian snacks, known for their punchy spices, layered flavours and addictive textures, have long been favourites at home. Now, they're winning hearts far beyond Indian borders.... Read More