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Kotia tension escalates after Odisha nameplate vandalised, Andhra role alleged

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- A nameplate recently installed by the Odisha administration in the Kotia region of Koraput district was allegedly vandalised on Monday night, with local residents alleging the i... Read More


8th Pay Commission to affect over 50 lakh serving employees, 69 lakh pensioners; no DA-Basic linking yet

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- The Union Finance Ministry placed the latest official figure of central government employees at 50.14 lakh and pensioners at around 69 lakh, confirming the number of beneficiari... Read More


Cricket selection stalled midway at Birmaharajpur College in Sonepur after 'bat goes missing'; students stage protest

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- Tension mounted at Birmaharajpur College in Odisha's Sonepur district after a cricket selection match was abruptly halted on Monday when a bat reportedly went missing. The disru... Read More


Groom pauses wedding to watch Kohli bat, Internet can't stop laughing

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- Every Indian knows there are two things you simply cannot ignore: wedding rituals and Virat Kohli batting. But when fate cruelly schedules both at the same time, what do you do?... Read More


Malkangiri unrest: Violence, protests prevail over headless woman's body; Odisha DGP visits site

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- Tension continues to grip Malkangiri district as clashes between MV-26 and Rakhelguda villages intensified following the recovery of a headless body of a woman. The incident has... Read More


IND vs SA T20I at Barabati: Hardik Pandya's fiery knock powers India to competitive total

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- Riding on a brisk half century by star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, hosts India set a competitive victory target of 176 against the visiting South Africa side in the first T20I of... Read More


12-foot python rescued after getting trapped in fishing net in Chilika

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- A 12-foot-long python was rescued on Monday after it became trapped in a fishing net during routine fishing activities in Chilika Lake, Odisha. The incident took place near Lamb... Read More


30 cows found dead inside truck in Odisha; 'cattle smuggler absconding'

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- A shocking case of suspected cattle smuggling came to light on Monday after blood was seen dripping from a vehicle parked suspiciously on the Shalabhanga forest road near Buguda... Read More


India vs South Africa T20I: Gill-Sharma duo likely to open innings at Cuttack Barabati Stadium; OCA eyes 'error-free' match

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- India and South Africa will play the opening T20 International of the series at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack this evening, with the match scheduled for 7 pm, marking the second t... Read More


Cold wave to grip Odisha for 4 more days; gradual relief expected after December 13

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- Odisha continues to reel under widespread cold conditions, with the chill expected to persist for the next four days. As per the latest forecast, the State will remain under the... Read More