Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Odisha govt grants in-principle approval for wrestling and boxing academy in Puri; land allotment underway

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 20 -- The Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department has directed the Puri district administration to identify two acres of government land for the establishment of a wrestling and ... Read More


SC rules courts cannot fix deadlines for President or Governors on bills; rejects 'deemed assent' concept

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 20 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday held that constitutional courts cannot impose timelines on the President or state governors for decisions on Bills passed by state legislatures, r... Read More


Major cyber fraud racket busted in Jharsuguda; 12 including 2 minors arrested

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 19 -- Jharsuguda Police on Tuesday busted a major inter-state cyber fraud racket and arrested 12 members of the gang, including two minors. The arrests came after a focused operation... Read More


Security tightened at Konark Sun Temple in Odisha as tourist footfall rises

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 19 -- In view of the heavy tourist footfall expected during the peak tourism season, Puri Superintendent of Police Prateek Singh reviewed the security arrangements in Konark on Wedne... Read More


As Puri gears up for tourism season, here's a peek into hotels, Blue Flag Beach & security measures

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 19 -- With the onset of the peak tourism season, Odisha's pilgrim and beach city Puri is gearing up to welcome lakhs of domestic and international tourists. As December-January typi... Read More


Odisha aims to create 25 lakh 'Lakhpati Didis' by 2027: Deputy CM Pravati Parida

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 19 -- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday said the state government has set a target to create Lakhpati Didis in every household and Mahalakhpati in every village ... Read More


Protest intensifies in Odisha's Sundargarh as tribals oppose 'land acquisition without Gram Sabha'

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 19 -- Thousands of tribals from several panchayats of Sundargarh on Wednesday staged a massive protest outside the District Collector's office, alleging that Dalmia Cement Bharat Lim... Read More


Three-day Dev Deepawali rituals begin at Puri Srimandir; know its significance

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 19 -- The holy month of Margasira enters its Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the three-day Dev Deepawali rituals at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. D... Read More


Odisha cold wave: IMD predicts rise in night temperature; Phulbani coldest at 8 degree Celsius

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 19 -- Odisha is witnessing a slight respite from the recent cold wave, with night temperatures showing a gradual increase after days of severe chill. As per the India Meteorological... Read More


Odisha to launch stringent vehicle checks for picnic season

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 19 -- With the onset of picnic season, Odisha's Transport Department issued strict directives on Wednesday to ensure road safety. The authorities have warned motorists to validate al... Read More