Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Heat wave to hit these Odisha districts on March 15 & 16; IMD issues orange warning

India, March 12 -- While several regions in Odisha are experiencing a rise in temperature, a severe heat wave is expected to hit Western Odisha on March 15 and 16, the Indian Meteorological Department... Read More


Odisha Govt detects over 84,757 ineligible ration cards: Minister

India, March 12 -- Following extensive electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) verification, a staggering 84,757 persons were found to be ineligible for ration cards, Odisha Food Supplies Minister Krush... Read More


2 farmers died by suicide in Odisha since Jan 2025: Minister in Assembly

India, March 12 -- Odisha government acknowledged on Wednesday that two farmers have ended their lives since January 2025. These incidents occurred in the districts of Sambalpur and Kendrapara, accord... Read More


Odisha woman hands over newborn to admin over alleged abuse at in-laws' house

India, March 12 -- In a shocking turn of events, a woman has handed over her baby boy to the district Child Welfare Committee (CWC) officials over alleged torture at her in-laws' house. The incident h... Read More


Transport scam: Will BJD leader Raja Chakra get arrested?

India, March 12 -- Trouble mounted for BJD leader Raja Chakra as the Orissa High Court on Wednesday rejected his anticipatory bail petition in connection with the alleged mining irregularities and a t... Read More


Odisha town planning norms amended to facilitate 'ease of doing business'

India, March 12 -- Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) department effected key amendments to Odisha Town Planning and Improvement Trust (Planning and Building Standards) Rules, 2021, and Odisha Develop... Read More


Decades-old eateries in Cuttack get INTACH Heritage tag

India, March 12 -- In a remarkable initiative to preserve Cuttack's cultural legacy, the old eateries in the Silver City, particularly those that have been operating for over 50 years, have been recog... Read More


Big plan for Bhubaneswar decongestion: Massive investment for subway, flyovers, ring roads

India, March 12 -- Odisha government has plans for major upgradation of the infrastructure to ease traffic congestion in Bhubaneswar, a Works Department source said on Wednesday. According to the sou... Read More


LPG cylinder illegal sale: Odisha man arrested for selling gas cylinders at higher prices

India, March 12 -- An individual was taken into custody by the police on Wednesday on allegations of unlawfully selling gas cylinders at elevated prices in Sundargarh district. According to sources, ... Read More


For Home Guard post in Odisha, youths with B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA degrees apply

India, March 12 -- In an astonishing display of frenzy, the Rourkela Police District in Sundargarh district has received around 9,000 applications for just 107 vacancies for Home Guard positions. What... Read More