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Leopard scare near Digapahandi-Chikiti Road in Ganjam; viral video sparks concern, forest dept yet to confirm

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- Panic gripped locals after reports of a leopard sighting near the Digapahandi-Chikiti main road, close to the Ratneswari Temple, surfaced on social media. A video allegedly show... Read More


Class 9 student drowns in Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar; body recovered after overnight search

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- In a tragic incident, a Class IX student lost his life after drowning in the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. The incident occurred when the student had gone to the river for a bat... Read More


IMD forecasts widespread rain and thunderstorms across Odisha for next 5 days

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- The India Meteorological Department has issued an extensive five-day weather forecast and warning for Odisha, indicating a spell of unstable atmospheric conditions likely to imp... Read More


Odisha shines in National Panchayat Awards 2025, bags 5 honours; Ganjam among India's best

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- In a significant recognition of grassroots governance and rural development, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has announced the National Panchayat Awards 2025, with Odisha emergin... Read More


'Don't buy gold for a year': PM Modi urges everyone to save petrol, diesel; choose work-from-home

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- Amid rising global uncertainty triggered by the ongoing tensions in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a nationwide sense of responsibility, urging citizens ... Read More


Bhadrak SP suspends two constables after rape accused escapes from Chandbali court

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- The Superintendent of Police suspended two police constables on Sunday following the escape of a rape accused from police custody at Chandbali Court in Odisha's Bhadrak district... Read More


Thieves loot cash and ornaments from Sai temple in Ganjam, probe underway

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- A theft at a Sai Temple in Odisha's Ganjam district has triggered concern among locals after miscreants allegedly decamped with cash and valuables from the shrine late on Saturd... Read More


Deviating from tradition: ISKCON's early Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath in London sparks resentment among devotees

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- The International Society for Krishna Consciousness once again came under criticism over the organisation of an untimely Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath in London on Sunday. The i... Read More


Shock in Ganjam: 10-year-old elephant dies with suspected bullet wound

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- A bullet-injured elephant carcass was recovered from Talaganda Nala under the North Ghumusar Forest Division in Odisha's Ganjam district on Saturday evening. Forest officials s... Read More


Lone tusker enters Angul town, triggers panic among residents

Bhubaneswar, May 10 -- A lone tusker triggered panic in Odisha's Angul town after entering residential and institutional areas early Sunday morning. The elephant reportedly entered the premises of the... Read More