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Notorious criminal injured in police encounter in Odisha's Bhadrak, hospitalised

Bhadrak, Dec. 16 -- A notorious criminal was injured in a police encounter in Odisha's Bhadrak district on Tuesday and has been hospitalised. According to Bhadrak SP Manoj Rout, the encounter took pl... Read More


Pitabas Panda murder case: Court rejects bail pleas of 5 accused including ex-MLA Bikram Panda

Berhampur, Dec. 16 -- A local court here today rejected the bail applications of five accused in the lawyer Pitabas Panda murder case, including former Berhampur MLA Bikram Panda. The Court of the Ad... Read More


Odisha: Ahead of Makar Sankranti, deadly Manja makes a return to Cuttack streets

Cuttack, Dec. 16 -- With Makar Sankranti barely a month away, preparations for kite flying have already begun across Odisha. Markets across Cuttack have become hubs of illegal trade in manja, the glas... Read More


Two players from Odisha in IPL 2026 auction list with Rs 30 lakh base price

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16 -- In a good news for Odisha cricket, two players from the state have made it to the IPL 2026 auction list. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has included Swastik S... Read More


Odisha youth found dead in Chennai; family alleges murder, seeks CM's intervention

Balasore, Dec. 16 -- A youth from Odisha working in Chennai died under mysterious circumstances, triggering allegations of murder by his family, who have sought the intervention of Chief Minister Moha... Read More


Odisha Govt considering Fast-Track trial in Dhauli gang-rape case

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16 -- Odisha Government is actively considering filing the sensational Dhauli gang-rape case in a fast-track court to ensure speedy justice for the survivor, informed Law Minister Pr... Read More


Odisha Vigilance arrests JE in Kendrapara for embezzling Rs 9.70 lakh govt funds meant for street lights

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16 -- Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday arrested a Junior Engineer (JE) posted at Pattamundai Block in Kendrapara district for allegedly misappropriating government funds meant for street ... Read More


45 MoUs signed in pharma, med-tech sectors at 'Odisha Pharma Summit 2025'

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16 -- During the 'Odisha Pharma Summit 2025' held in Bhubaneswar as many as 45 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) spanning pharmaceuticals, medical technology and industrial infrastru... Read More


Olympian Dutee Chand signals political ambitions, says move will come at right time

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16 -- Olympian sprinter Dutee Chand has expressed her intention to enter politics after retiring from competitive athletics, saying public service and sports development are her long... Read More


Odia youth Adarsha Behera freed after being held hostage in Sudan: MP Tarai

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16 -- After being held hostage for over one and half months in civil war-torn Sudan, Adarsha Behera, a youth from Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district has been freed. This was informed by... Read More