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KCC Bank scam in Odisha: Over Rs 1 crore govt fund siphoned off in Malkangiri

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- A major financial irregularity exceeding Rs 1 crore was uncovered at the KCC Bank in Odisha's Malkangiri district on Thursday, leading to swift action by authorities. The depa... Read More


'Impossible after 8 am': How extreme heat is disrupting daily life across cities in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- As temperatures continue to soar across parts of Odisha, residents are struggling to cope with the growing intensity of the summer heat, with daily routines increasingly shape... Read More


OCAC row deepens as Odisha govt seeks action report, vows corruption-free functioning

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- Odisha Electronics and Information Technology Minister Mukesh Mahaling targeted the previous BJD government over issues related to Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), s... Read More


Record voter turnout in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls; ECI thanks voters

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- Voting for the crucial Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu concluded on Thursday, witnessing an impressive voter turnout, with people from all walks of life, incl... Read More


Groom's fiery stunt goes wrong as sparkler gun explodes during wedding procession

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- A wedding celebration in India took a dangerous turn when a groom's sparkler gun malfunctioned during his baraat (wedding procession), sparking a viral video that has raised c... Read More


Traffic relief plan: Odisha to develop 4 new routes to tackle Cuttack & Bhubaneswar traffic

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- In a major infrastructure push, the Odishagovernment on Thursday proposed to develop four alternative routes to ease traffic congestion between the busy corridor of Twin City ... Read More


Mutilated body of missing youth found in Odisha's Angul, police begin probe

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- A youth was found dead in Santarabandha village under Kaniha police limits in Odisha's Angul district on Thursday morning. The deceased has been identified as Pankaj Pradhan, ... Read More


Ragging at VSSUT Burla: Four students fined Rs 25,000 after inquiry

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- An allegation of ragging at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) in Burla led to disciplinary action against four senior students. The authorities imposed moneta... Read More


Rath Yatra 2026: Chariot construction work gains pace in Puri

Bhubaneswar, April 22 -- The construction of chariots for the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and His siblings at Jagannath Temple has gathered pace, with artisans intensifying efforts to meet t... Read More


Illegal underground power supply network busted during BDA's mega eviction in Bhubaneswar slum

Bhubaneswar, April 22 -- Shocking details have emerged from the Shyampur encroachment slum in Bhubaneswar, revealing an alleged underground electricity network and a large-scale illegal collection rac... Read More