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World Coconut Day: Odisha's shrinking coconut cover raises concern

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 2 -- For Odias, coconut is much more than just a fruit. It is part of weddings, pujas, festivals and everyday meals, and for many families, the trees growing in their backyards have... Read More


Lost ancient Gangadevi Temple re-emerges on sea coast in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 2 -- A temple that remained buried for nearly 25 years recently became visible at the seashore in Podampeta in Odisha's Ganjam. The temple's spire emerged from beneath the sand afte... Read More


Odisha government extends 'Bidesh Sikhyabruti' deadline for students; check full details

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 2 -- The Odisha government has extended the deadline for students to apply for the 'Bidesh Sikhyabruti' scholarship scheme through the Odisha State Scholarship (OSS) Portal. The las... Read More


Senior citizens set out for Ayodhya and Varanasi on Odisha's free pilgrimage train

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 2 -- The first Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme train of the 2026-27 financial year was flagged off from Bhubaneswar New Railway Station on Wednesday, carrying 775 senior citizens a... Read More


Farmers allege overpricing, fake fertiliser at Balasore cooperative society

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 2 -- Farmers have alleged that fertiliser was sold above the government-fixed price at the Bartana Service Cooperative Society in Khaira block of Odisha's Balasore district. Some fa... Read More


Odisha government reduces PUCC fine from Rs 10,000 to Rs 6,000; new penalty rules announced

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 2 -- Odisha government on Wednesday announced a reduction in the fine for vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) and brought the maximum penalty down fr... Read More


Top news today: Odisha DGP case hearing in SC, Ayodhya Ram Temple CEO announcement

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 2 -- Two major developments are in focus today, September 2, with the Supreme Court set to hear a PIL challenging the OdishaDGP selection process and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth... Read More


Odisha Vigilance arrests PACS secretary on charges of misappropriating Rs 16.72 lakh

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 2 -- Odisha Vigilance reportedly arrested Sripati Pradhan, former secretary of KALLA Primary Agricultural Co-operative Society in Deogarh district of Odisha on Tuesday for allegedly... Read More


Balasore farmers raise questions over 'substandard' fertiliser, demand probe

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 -- Farmers in Balasore district of Odisha have reportedly raised concerns over the quality of fertiliser sold through a cooperative society, alleging that the product failed to br... Read More


Odisha govt unveils Rs 883 crore urban package, launches 593 projects across 62 ULBs

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 -- OdishaChief MinisterMohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced an Rs 883 crore package for urban development and launched 593 projects across 62 urban local bodies (ULBs) during th... Read More