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Balianta murder case: From alleged assault to Crime Branch probe, how the incident unfolded

Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- The mob lynching incident reported from Balianta on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on May 7 triggered outrage, multiple investigations and sharp questions over mob violence and al... Read More


Fuel prices hiked overnight; petrol reaches Rs 104 in Bhubaneswar, long queues at pumps

Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- A sudden hike in fuel prices triggered panic buying and massive crowds at petrol pumps across Odisha, with long queues of vehicles witnessed throughout the night in Bhubaneswar ... Read More


NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: CBI identifies kingpin Chemistry lecturer; seven arrested so far

Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has identified the alleged kingpin behind the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper leak case, claiming that the accused played a crucial role... Read More


'Bindas aram karo': Viral manager-employee chat reignites debate around period leave at work

Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- In many workplaces, asking for leave is often accompanied by anxiety, hesitation, and the fear of being judged. Employees frequently worry about how managers will react, whether... Read More


SIR to begin in Odisha from May 30; CEO shares details

Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Odisha will begin from May 30, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) set to conduct door-to-door verification till June 28 as part of ... Read More


'Laal Dupatta' goes flying for real! Viral reel recreates Priyanka Chopra's iconic song moment, watch

Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- Back in 2004, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi became one of the biggest entertainers of the year. Starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra, the rom-com flick won audiences ov... Read More


Odisha has enough fuel stock, no need for panic buying: Supplies Minister

Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Friday said there is no shortage of petrol and diesel in the state and urged people not to panic-buy ... Read More


Elephant strays into Balasore village, damages houses and crops

Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- Panic gripped several coastal villages in Balasore district after an elephant strayed into human habitation and damaged houses and crops over the past two weeks. According to l... Read More


Youth killed in scooter-auto rickshaw collision near Koraput-Rayagada border

Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- A youth died after a scooter collided with an auto-rickshaw near Kutuli area on the Koraput-Rayagada border in Odisha late on Thursday night, triggering tension in the area and ... Read More


Odisha slashes stamp duty to ease apartment association registrations

Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- Odishagovernment moved to eliminate the legal and financial hurdles faced by thousands of flat owners by notifying a landmark ordinance on Thursday. According to Times Of India... Read More