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Monks from over 17 countries attend major International Buddhist conference in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 12 -- First International Guru Padmasambhava Buddhist Conference kick-started at the Udayagiri Buddhist Monastery in Jajpur on Sunday. Sikkim Minister Ven Sonam Lama officially inaug... Read More


Politics heats up over former Odisha Governor Raghubar Das' statement after rejoining BJP

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- Former Odisha Governor Raghubar Das' statement after he returned to active politics by rejoining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) triggered a political slugfest in the State. ... Read More


Crocodiles 'pretending to drown' to lure humans into water? Know what experts say

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- A video has been doing rounds on social media recently that shows crocodiles upside down and waving their limbs in the air above the water's surface. The video has gone wildly ... Read More


Former BJD Jharsuguda MLA Dipali Das slams BJP over detention of her brother, ruling party hits back

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- Former Jharsuguda Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and BJD leader Dipali Das expressed her dissatisfaction and slammed the ruling BJP over the detention of her brother and ... Read More


Coastal villages in Ganjam face growing threat from rising sea levels

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- The coastal area of Ganjam district is highly endangered as the sea tide gradually intrudes into the village, posing significant threats to people and the administration. The ... Read More


'katni-chhatni' woes continue in Odisha mandis

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- A recurring issue between farmers and rice millers over paddy procurement in Odisha has resulted in a reluctant agreement. Farmers had been demanding fair compensation for thei... Read More


Mohammed Shami likely to make comeback to Indian team soon

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- Team India veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is currently grappling with injury and he is out of the Indian team. He is awaiting a fitness clearance from the National Cricket Academ... Read More


Excise dept busts racket involved in supplying illegal country-made liquor from Athagarh to Bhubaneswar slums

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- The Excise Department in Bhubaneswar on Saturday seized a significant consignment of illicitly produced country-made liquor. Originating from the Athagarh Badamba region in Cut... Read More


Planetary Parade: A Celestial Spectacle for Stargazers in India and Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- Astronomy enthusiasts across India are in for a celestial treat during the latter half of January 2025. An extraordinary alignment of planets, known as a 'planetary parade', wi... Read More


Miscreants snatch gold chain from woman in Baripada; 3 other thefts spread panic among locals

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- A brazen theft took place near Baripada Town Police Station in Odisha, when a woman was allegedly snatched off her gold chain while returning home from a religious event. The i... Read More