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In a first, Supreme Court allows passive Euthanasia for man in coma for 13 years

Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has allowed passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 32-year-old man who has been in a coma since suffering severe brain injuries... Read More


Crimes against women in Bhubaneswar surge 139% in 2025, Cuttack sees decline

Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- Crimes against women recorded a sharp increase in Bhubaneswar in 2025, raising concerns about women's safety in the state capital. Official data show that cases surged by 139 ... Read More


Bodies of man, woman found near railway gate in Balasore; probe on

Bhubaneswar, March 10 -- The bodies of a man and woman were found near the Baghbali railway gate under Jaleswar police station limits in Odisha's Balasore district on Tuesday, raising concern in the a... Read More


Odisha to see warmer days as mercury likely to rise by 2-3 deg C; thunderstorm alert for 4 districts

Bhubaneswar, March 10 -- Day temperature across Odisha is likely to increase by 2 to 3 degree Celsius from Tuesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar forecasted, indicating a gradual r... Read More


Long queues outside LPG distribution centre in Bhubaneswar amid delivery delays

Bhubaneswar, March 10 -- Long queues were seen outside an LPG distribution centre in Bhubaneswar. Residents gathered to collect gas cylinders amid delays in delivery, with many customers claiming they... Read More


Fuel shortage hits Koraput's Lamtaput; Petrol pumps remain closed

Bhubaneswar, March 10 -- A fuel shortage has been reported in Lamtaput area in Odisha's Koraput district, with several petrol pumps remaining closed due to the unavailability of petrol and diesel. For... Read More


Three killed, one critical in head-on bike collision in Odisha's Rayagada

Bhubaneswar, March 10 -- Three persons were killed and another critically injured after two motorcycles collided head-on in Odisha's Rayagada district on Tuesday. The accident occurred near the Durgi... Read More


Drunk youth abuses police in Odisha's Ganjam, video goes viral

Bhubaneswar, March 10 -- High drama unfolded outside the Digapahandi police station in Odisha's Ganjam district after an allegedly intoxicated youth created a ruckus and hurled abuses at police person... Read More


NALCO's Rs 30,000 cr expansion plan: CPSE urges Odisha govt to speed up land handover

Bhubaneswar, March 10 -- Navratna central public sector enterprise National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has requested the Odisha government to expedite the land handover process for its ambitiou... Read More


Rayagada loot drama exposed: Employee accused of staging Rs 2 lakh robbery

Bhubaneswar, March 10 -- A purported Rs 2 lakh robbery in Odisha's Rayagada district took a dramatic turn after police found that the incident was allegedly staged by an employee of a business establi... Read More