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Odisha Vigilance raid on Additional Tahasildar: Rs 75 lakh cash kept in locked house, high-value plots unearthed

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday carried out simultaneous raids at several locations linked to Jitendra Kumar Panda, Additional Tahasildar of Barang in Cuttack district. The action ... Read More


Marijuana worth Rs 4 crore seized at Bhubaneswar airport, passenger arriving from Bangkok detained

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- Customs officials on Tuesday seized a large consignment of marijuana valued at around Rs 4 crore at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar during routine securit... Read More


Drunk Driving, Overspeeding Under Scanner During Picnic Season in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- The State Transport Authority (STA), Odisha, has announced strict enforcement measures at picnic spots across the state to prevent road accidents during the picnic season. The ... Read More


Puri administration cancels staff leave for six days

Puri, Dec. 30 -- Anticipating a heavy influx of devotees during the New Year period, the Puri district administration has cancelled the leave of all district officials for six days, from December 30 t... Read More


Odisha CM Majhi directs government offices to function as usual on New Year's Day

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- While extending New Year greetings to the people of Odisha ahead of 2026, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said January 1 will be a regular working day for all gove... Read More


'Patho Utsav' to make a comeback in Bhubaneswar; check dates and details

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- Bringing cheer to city residents ahead of the New Year, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday announced the resumption of 'Patho Utsav' in the city from Januar... Read More


Puri Srimandir to remain closed for devotees during New Year midnight hours

Puri, Dec. 30 -- In accordance with a decision taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhawan, the Shree Jagannatha Temple in Puri will remain closed to devote... Read More


Odia boy attacked in Tamil Nadu; Odisha CM expresses concern, assures treatment and justice

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- After a video showing an Odia boy being attacked with a sharp weapon by a youth in Tamil Nadu went viral, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep concern. T... Read More


Odisha allows promotion of several senior IPS officers

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- In a series of key decisions, the Odisha government on Tuesday approved the promotion of several Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to senior ranks. According to a notificat... Read More


Badminton: India Open 2026 to be held from January 13 to 18

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- The India Open will take place from January 13 to 18, 2026, at the renowned Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, which can seat over 8,000 people-more than twice the capaci... Read More