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Two juveniles escape from Angul observation home; Police launch manhunt

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- Two juvenile inmates allegedly escaped from a special observation home in Odisha's Angul district, prompting authorities to launch a search operation, police said. According t... Read More


Over 20 affected as jaundice spreads in ward No. 10 in Cuttack; drinking water quality under scrutiny

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- A jaundice outbreak has been reported from Ward No. 10 under theCuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC), with more than 20 people affected so far, prompting civic authorities to in... Read More


Family of missing Odia sailor returns from Singapore, alleges non-cooperation by company

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- The family of missing Odia sailor Sarthak Mahapatra returned to Bhubaneswar on Tuesday after an unsuccessful search operation in Singapore, alleging non-cooperation from the co... Read More


Health department raids 'illegal clinic' in Sonepur, owner denies charges

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- The Health Department on Monday raided an alleged illegal clinic operating in the Birmaharajpur sub-divisional headquarters area of Odisha's Sonepur district. The action was ca... Read More


Water supply, street lights disconnected in Dalit hamlet in Bolangir; residents allege caste discrimination

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- Allegations of caste-based discrimination have surfaced from Dumerchuan village under Turekela block in Odisha's Bolangir district, where residents of a Dalit hamlet claim that... Read More


All-party meeting today ahead of Odisha Assembly budget session

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- An all-party meeting will be held on Monday ahead of the commencement of the Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday. The Spe... Read More


Dense fog engulfs Bhubaneswar, disrupts traffic as visibility drops during early hours

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- Dense fog enveloped Bhubaneswar early Monday morning, disrupting normal life across the city as visibility dropped sharply in several areas. A thick blanket of fog covered maj... Read More


'Success is built in small moments': Woman bus conductor studies between duties, inspires Internet with quiet determination

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- In a world often filled with noise and haste, a simple yet powerful moment inside a crowded bus has inspired thousands online. A woman bus conductor was recently seen using her... Read More


Assam child prodigy scripts history at 7, conquers 13-km Mumbai sea route; watch

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- At just seven, Kiuchenghan Phukon has delivered a performance that stands out in Indian open-water swimming. The Assam native completed the demanding stretch from Elephanta Isl... Read More


OTV INSIGHT 2026: Nominations open for Odisha's premier digital creator awards

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- Following the massive success of its inaugural edition, the Odisha Television Network (OTV) is back with INSIGHT 2026, the state's premier platform dedicated to honouring the i... Read More