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Puri's historic Atharanala to get major makeover, boating facility in plans

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- Puri's historic Atharanala is set for a major facelift, with plans underway to transform the heritage site into an attractive tourist destination. Puri Collector Dibya Jyoti Pa... Read More


Padma Shri Dr Ashok Mahapatra to be cremated with state honours at Puri Swargadwar

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- The last rites of eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee Dr Ashok Mahapatra will be performed at Puri's Swargadwar crematorium on Wednesday with state honours. His mortal r... Read More


Kartika Brata: Odisha govt approves Rs 3.30 crore for Habishyalis' stay and facilities in Puri

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- The Odisha Culture Department on Tuesday has approved Rs 3.30 crore for arrangements and facilities for devotees observing Kartika Brata in Puri this year. The funds will primar... Read More


Cyclone Arnab aftermath: Central team to Visit Ganjam, Gajapati in two groups for damage assessment

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 3 -- An eight-member central team led by Ravi Shankar arrived in Bhubaneswar of Odisha on Monday to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab in Odisha. The team is scheduled to meet... Read More


Tiger scare in Odisha's Malkangiri: Big cat spotted near Andhra border, forest officials on high vigil

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 3 -- Tiger scare has gripped Odisha's Malkangiri district, after the big cat ventured into the district from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. According to reports, the Forest Department... Read More


Former Odisha jail superintendent alleges Ex Jail DG Susanta Nath pressured him to frame inmate in drug case

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 3 -- Fresh allegations have surfaced against former Odisha Prisons Director General (DG) Susanta Nath on Tuesday. Suspended Balasore Jail Superintendent Pradipta Kumar Mahalik accuse... Read More


PDS rice truck bound for Andhra Pradesh stopped by Odisha Police, probe underway

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 3 -- An Andhra Pradesh-registered truck carrying rice was stopped by Odisha Police on Monday near the Kotia border in Koraput district of Odisha. After information reportedly surface... Read More


Former BJD MLA Srinath Soren accused of assaulting youth in Mayurbhanj, video goes viral

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 3 -- Serious allegations have been levelled against former BJD MLA from Udala, Srinath Soren, following an alleged assault on a young man in broad daylight in the middle of a road on... Read More


Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh, wind speed reaches 110 kmph; high alert in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 3 -- Severe cyclonic storm Murasu made landfall along the south Andhra Pradesh coast in the early hours of Tuesday, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to the ... Read More


Rs 1.47 Cr land fraud: Bhubaneswar couple held for 'duping' Bengaluru-based man

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 3 -- A couple from Bhubaneswar was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly cheating a Bengaluru-based man of Rs 1.47 crore on the pretext of selling him a plot in the capital city. The ac... Read More