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25-year-old youth 'beaten to death' by friends in Bolangir; 6 detained for questioning

Bhubaneswar, March 14 -- A 25-year-old youth was allegedly beaten to death by his friends in Rinbachan village under the Bolangir Sadar police station area on Friday night. The victim has been identif... Read More


PM Modi says Congress acting as 'puppet' of forces against India's growth

Bhubaneswar, March 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the Indian National Congress of acting as a "puppet" of global forces that, he alleged, are uncomfortable with India's rapid dev... Read More


President Donald Trump rejects Iran deal claim as missile strikes U.S. Embassy helipad in Iraq

Bhubaneswar, March 14 -- The conflict in West Asia has reached a critical flashpoint following a series of massive aerial bombardments. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces "totally oblit... Read More


Rajya Sabha Poll tension: Congress unable to reach MLA Dasarathi Gamang

Bhubaneswar, March 14 -- With the Rajya Sabha elections approaching, developments within the Congress have drawn attention after the party said it has been unable to contact Mohana MLA Dasarathi Gaman... Read More


Three killed in tusker attack in Kandhamal, panic grips G. Udayagiri area

Bhubaneswar, March 14 -- Three people were killed in a tusker attack in the Paburia section of the G. Udayagiri forest area in Kandhamal district on Saturday morning, triggering panic among residents ... Read More


Residents block road in Odisha's Jajpur over LPG supply shortage, traffic disrupted

Bhubaneswar, March 13 -- Residents staged a road blockade near Gariapur in Odisha's Jajpur district on Friday, alleging non-availability of LPG cylinders despite being called by distributors to collec... Read More


Odisha Vigilance arrests ASI taking Rs 25,000 bribe from hotel owner in Rajgangpur

Bhubaneswar, March 13 -- An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of police has been arrested by the Odisha Vigilance on charges of accepting a bribe in Rajgangpur of Sundargarh district. The accused, identi... Read More


BJD issues strict directions to its MLAs ahead of Rajya Sabha polls

Bhubaneswar, March 13 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has issued strict instructions to its MLAs ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 16, 2026, amid concerns over possible cross-voting.... Read More


Middle East tensions trigger LPG shortage in Odisha; residents buying firewood in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, March 13 -- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has begun to affect households in Odisha, as a shortage of LPG cylinders has caused inconvenience in several parts of the state. Disrup... Read More


Rajya Sabha polls: BJD issues warning, Congress moves MLAs to resort amid cross-voting concerns

Bhubaneswar, March 13 -- Political activity has intensified in Odisha ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections amid concerns over possible cross-voting and alleged horse-trading. Both the Biju Jana... Read More