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Wealthy, but lonely! 27-year-old offers Rs.6,000 for daily emotional support calls; viral post reflects growing crisis

Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- In a world overflowing with social media notifications, endless group chats, and digital connectivity, genuine emotional companionship seems to be becoming increasingly rare. A ... Read More


Tuskers run amok in Odisha village, farmers suffer heavy losses

Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- Tension gripped Kalchhikachhar village of Bolangir district after two elephants reportedly strayed into a habitation under the Patnagarh forest range on Monday morning, damaging... Read More


High-drama in Rayagada as youth climbs mobile tower, safely rescued by authorities

Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- A youth allegedly climbed a mobile tower and threatened to end his life while under the influence of alcohol in Odisha's Rayagada district on Monday. The incident triggered tens... Read More


Odisha leads national Census exercise, says Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari

Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- Odisha has emerged as the leading state in the country in the ongoing census exercise, with more than 90 per cent of the house listing work already completed, Revenue and Disast... Read More


Wedding feast dispute escalates, parties confront each other at Nilagiri Police Station in Balasore

Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- A family dispute that allegedly began during a wedding feast in Odisha's Balasore district escalated into a confrontation at Nilagiri police station after members of both famili... Read More


Law and order flashpoint: Congress gheraos Commissionerate Police office in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- Congress on Monday staged a protest in Bhubaneswar alleging deterioration in the law and order situation in Odisha. Party workers gheraoed the Commissionerate Police office and ... Read More


Odia cuisine goes global: From pakhala to besara, experts push for wider promotion

Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- Odia cuisine is steadily gaining national and international recognition, with food enthusiasts, industrialists and foreign dignitaries increasingly praising its unique taste, nu... Read More


Husband performs symbolic 'pind daan' of alive wife over Instagram 'exclusive content'! Video sparks debate, watch

Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- India's rapidly growing creator economy has transformed social media into a powerful source of fame, influence, and income. Driven by cheap internet and the explosive popularity... Read More


Odisha fully prepared to tackle probable cyclone: Minister Suresh Pujari

Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- Amid speculations over a possible cyclonic development over the Bay of Bengal, Odisha Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Monday said the state government remains full... Read More


Olive Ridley turtles skip mass nesting in Odisha, raising ecological alarm

Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- Olive Ridley turtles skipped mass nesting at the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary this year, triggering concern among environmentalists even as record egg collection and hatchling ac... Read More