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Fresh faces take spotlight as India announces squad for Afghanistan series, check details

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- The Indian cricket team on Tuesday has announced its squads for the upcoming one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, bringing a mix of experience and fresh ... Read More


Odisha Vigilance nabs panchayat official taking Rs 18,000 bribe in Mayurbhanj

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- A Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Mirginendi gram panchayat under Karanjia Block in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district was apprehended by Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday while allege... Read More


Odisha sizzles under severe heatwave condition; Hirakud boils at 44 deg C, Bhubaneswar at 39.6

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- Odisha continues to bake under severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. In Hirakud, the mercury touched a staggering 44 degrees Celsius by mid-afterno... Read More


India tourism to grow at 7% till FY35, AI, young travellers to drive growth: Report

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- India's travel and tourism sector is expected to grow at around 7 per cent CAGR till FY35, while Europe remained the largest inbound tourism market in 2025, according to a repor... Read More


Srimandir administration urges UP authorities to stop proposed untimely Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- PuriSrimandir administration sought immediate intervention from authorities in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday over the proposed observance of an untimely Rath Yatra. The administratio... Read More


OMC to set up Rs 800 Cr pellet plant; Odisha CM urges national expansion amid record FY26 performance

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- Marking a major transition into downstream mineral processing, the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) has announced plans to establish a 1.5 million tonne per annum (mtpa) pellet m... Read More


Joint eviction drive in Bhubaneswar by BDA, BMC, GA triggers protest in Patia's Kalarahanga area

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- A major eviction drive was carried out in the Kalarahanga area of Patia in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday as authorities demolished illegal houses and shops allegedly built on governmen... Read More


Houston Rath Yatra sparks new ISKCON controversy over procession practices

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- Fresh controversy erupted over ISKCON's conduct of Rath Yatra celebrations abroad. Criticisms are now extending beyond disputes over traditional observance dates to the manner i... Read More


Eight families allege social boycott in Rayagada village over inter-caste marriages

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- Eight families from Padmapur village in Rayagada have alleged that they were socially ostracised by villagers for marrying outside their caste. The affected families submitted a... Read More


East Coast Railway announces special train between Odisha and Uttar Pradesh

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- In a bid to improve railway connectivity and manage the growing passenger rush during the summer season, the East Coast Railway has introduced a special train service between Go... Read More