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Cross-voting in RS polls: Show-cause notices issued, but when will BJD take action against 6 MLAs?

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- The alleged cross-voting during the recent Rajya Sabha elections has triggered a major political storm in Odisha, with both the Congress and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) facing i... Read More


'Tiger scare' triggers panic in Gajapati villages; Forest department installs trap cameras

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- Fear has gripped three villages under the Mohana-Chandragiri forest range in Odisha's Gajapati district over the past five days amid reports of a suspected tiger presence, lea... Read More


I took my revenge: MLA Ramesh Jena on cross-voting during Rajya Sabha election

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- The political temperature in Odisha rose sharply on Wednesday after Congress MLA Ramesh Chandra Jena made explosive remarks over cross-voting, claiming it was an act of "reven... Read More


Youth chased, attacked with sword in Berhampur; fresh incident sparks gang violence concerns

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- A youth was brutally assaulted in the middle of a busy road in Odisha's Berhampur on Tuesday evening, intensifying concerns over a recent surge in gang-related violence in the... Read More


Rain-soaked protest intensifies in Sundargarh; hundreds demand closure of liquor unit

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- In a strong display of protest, hundreds of men and women staged an overnight dharna outside the District Collector's office on Tuesday, demanding the closure of a country liq... Read More


2.5 lakh MT crude oil-laden tanker reaches Odisha port amid Middle East crisis

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- In a significant development, a crude oil tanker (a large cargo ship designed for efficient transportation of liquid and gaseous fuels) arrived at Paradip Port in Jagatsinghpu... Read More


India intensifies fight against food adulteration with strong enforcement and tech-driven monitoring

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- India is significantly stepping up its battle against food adulteration through a combination of stricter enforcement, scientific testing, and technology-backed inspection sys... Read More


Government and RBI tighten action against fraudulent loan apps

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- To curb the growing threat of fraudulent loan applications, the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have introduced a series of strengthened measures aimed... Read More


Youth miraculously survives elephant attack in Dhenkanal; video goes viral

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- In a dramatic and shocking incident, a youth narrowly escaped death after being attacked by an elephant in Odisha's Dhenkanal district. The incident, which has now gone viral ... Read More


Hailstorms, thundershowers to continue in Odisha for 5 Days: IMD; warnings issued

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- A significant change in weather conditions has been observed across Odisha, bringing relief from the recent heatwave. Several parts of the state have been experiencing rainfal... Read More