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Odisha's riches: From lithium to gold and iron ore to bauxite, know state's bountiful mineral wealth

India, March 22 -- Odisha, one of India's most mineral-rich states, plays a crucial role in the nation's mining industry. With abundant reserves of iron ore, bauxite, gold, and even lithium, the state... Read More


Suspended Odisha PEO arrested by Vigilance for embezzling Rs 3.26 crore govt fund in online cricket betting

India, March 22 -- In a major crackdown on financial irregularities, Odisha Vigilance has arrested Debananda Sagar, a former Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Podapadar and Talnegi Gram Panchayats ... Read More


Odisha JE caught with 'ill-gotten' cash: Vigilance raids unearth massive wealth including 2 factories

India, March 22 -- A day after the Vigilance sleuths intercepted Bhimasen Maharana, a junior engineer (JE) from the Rural Development (RD) Division, Jajpur with Rs 2.03 lakh suspected ill-gotten cash,... Read More


Centre's delimitation plan sparks political rift; BJD opposes, BJP terms it beneficial for Odisha

India, March 22 -- A key meeting of different political parties, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, was convened in Chennai to express opposition against the Union Government's plans to delim... Read More


Triple-engine govt to resolve Mahanadi water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh: CM Mohan Majhi

India, March 22 -- In a significant development regarding the Mahanadi water-sharing dispute, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi held discussions with his Chhattisgarh counterpart Vishnu Deo Sai at Lok... Read More


Odisha Govt to thoroughly review living, accommodation conditions at KISS in Bhubaneswar: Minister

India, March 22 -- The Odisha government will conduct a thorough review of the living and accommodation conditions of students at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Bhubaneswar, informed S... Read More


Naba Das murder case: Crime Branch records statements of hospital staff, airport officials

India, March 21 -- Intensifying its probe into the high-profile murder of former Odisha minister Naba Das, the Crime Branch conducted probe at Jharsuguda airport and Sadar hospital on Friday. On the ... Read More


Odisha Vigilance seizes over Rs 2 lakh cash from Junior Engineer's vehicle

India, March 21 -- A Junior Engineer (JE) from the Rural Development (RD) Division, Jajpur, was intercepted on Friday by Odisha Vigilance, while he was carrying over Rs 2.03 lakh suspected ill-gotten ... Read More


Former Aul MLA Devendra Sharma passes away

India, March 21 -- Bhubaneswar: Former Aul MLA Devendra Sharma breathed his last on Friday, while he was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. The news was shared by the former le... Read More


UFBU puts 2-day bank strike on hold in Odisha

India, March 21 -- A nationwide bank strike previously called for March 24 and 25 was put on hold by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), on Friday. According to sources, initially, negotiations w... Read More