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Manmohan Samal set to become Odisha BJP president again

India, July 7 -- Senior BJP leader Manmohan Samal is all set to be the president of the Odisha BJP for a second consecutive term, with no other contenders filing nominations for the post. Samal submi... Read More


Two women among three Maoists surrender in Odisha

India, July 7 -- In a significant development, three Maoists, including two women, surrendered before security forces in Odisha's Kandhamal district, reportedly frustrated by the intensified anti-Maoi... Read More


Odisha CM to hold grievance hearing session at Bhawanipatna soon

India, July 7 -- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will conduct grievance hearing session at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district of Odisha in the coming days. It has been decided that the Chief Minist... Read More


Govt to sanction concrete houses to 37 lakh more families in Odisha

India, July 7 -- The government will sanction concrete houses for 37 lakh more families in Odisha under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in a few months. This was revealed by Panchayati Raj... Read More


Puri: Lord Jagannath, siblings offered 'Adharapana' on chariots

India, July 7 -- Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were offered Adharapana (delicious drink) on their respective chariots at the Lions' Gate of Srimandir at Odisha's Pu... Read More


Hirakud Dam releases season's first floodwater through 12 gates

India, July 6 -- The Hirakud Dam authorities today released this year's first floodwater to manage rising water levels in the reservoir, following continuous rainfall and increased inflow from Chhatti... Read More


Heavy rainfall likely to lash Odisha as low pressure area forms

India, July 6 -- Several districts of Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall under the influence of a low pressure area, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today. "Under the influenc... Read More


Wall collapse after incessant rain claims two lives, injures child in Nuapada

India, July 6 -- A pall of gloom has enveloped Patkarpali village under Lakhana police limits following the tragic death of two women in a wall collapse this morning. The deceased have been identifie... Read More


All roads lead to Odisha's Puri as Lord Jagannath, siblings flaunt Golden Attire on chariots

India, July 6 -- Lakhs of devotees from across Odisha and outside thronged Puri town to witness the Suna Besha ritual of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra today. The s... Read More


Plans afoot to make new ornaments for Lord Jagannath, siblings: Odisha Law Minister

India, July 6 -- The Odisha government has planned to arrange new ornaments for the presiding deities of Puri Jagannath temple. This was revealed by Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan today. "The s... Read More