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Odisha student union election: BJP MLA Babu Singh urges students to maintain harmony

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 9 -- Student union elections are returning to colleges in Odisha after an eight-year gap. Ekamra MLA Babu Singh has urged students to contest the elections peacefully and in a spirit... Read More


Odisha Police SI recruitment scam: ED raid at Shankar Prusty's house hits hurdle over locker keys

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 9 -- OdishaEnforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted simultaneous raids at nine locations in connection with the Odisha Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment scam. The raids focused ... Read More


Odisha student elections cancelled at two Bhadrak colleges, students express dissatisfaction over decision

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 9 -- Student union elections were cancelled at Bhadrak Women's College and Naami College in Bhandaripokhari on Friday. The decision triggered dissatisfaction among students at the wo... Read More


'Rs 1.22 Crore fraud': EOW files fresh case against Keonjhar leader Raja Chakra

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 9 -- Trouble has mounted for Keonjhar youth leader Soumya Sankar Chakra, alias Raja Chakra, after the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) registered a fresh case over allegations of forcibl... Read More


Durga Puja 2026: Rourkela pandals to showcase Jagannath's Suna Besha, Rani Mahal

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 9 -- With Durga Puja just around the corner, Rourkela is buzzing with activity as puja committees and artisans race to get everything ready for the festivities. From grand entrance s... Read More


Nana Patekar's death leaves a void: From terrifying Anna to lovable Uday Shetty, remembering an unforgettable screen legacy

India, Oct. 8 -- The shocking demise of Nana Patekar at 75 has left Indian cinema mourning one of its most distinctive performers. The veteran actor died at his Goa residence on October 8, 2026, after... Read More


Violence casts shadow over Odisha student union polls as bomb attack shakes Jajpur College

India, Oct. 8 -- A bomb attack was reported at Vyasanagar Autonomous College in Odisha's Jajpur late on Wednesday night, with bombs allegedly hurled at the college hostel and the Principal's chamber. ... Read More


Odisha bandh hits all seven blocks of Malkangiri; schools, shops remain closed

India, Oct. 8 -- The impact of the Odisha bandh was witnessed across Malkangiri on Thursday, with schools, shops and markets remaining closed and vehicular movement disrupted across all seven blocks. ... Read More


Odisha Bandh brings mining operations to halt in Sundargarh; shops and markets shut

India, Oct. 8 -- Odisha Bandh called by the INDI Alliance had an impact in Koida of Sundargarh district, particularly across the mining belt. Agitating workers blocked the Koida block intersection, br... Read More


Couple killed after truck hits bike on NH-353 in Nuapada

India, Oct. 8 -- A morning journey turned tragic for a couple in Odisha's Nuapada district on Thursday after a truck allegedly hit their motorcycle, killing both of them. The accident reportedly took... Read More