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All schools in Odisha's Jajpur town to remain closed on Feb 3 for President's visit

India, Feb. 2 -- All schools in Odisha's Jajpur town will remain closed on February 3 in view of President Droupadi Murmu's visit, the District Education Officer (DEO) said in a notification. The Pre... Read More


Smartphones, new dress code for Mission Shakti women in Odisha from Utkal Dibas

India, Feb. 2 -- In a major revamp of the Mission Shakti programme, the Odisha government has announced smartphones and introduction of a new dress code for women members. New dress code from April ... Read More


Odisha: Youth critical as footwear spat triggers brutal assault in Balasore village

India, Feb. 2 -- A minor dispute escalated into a violent attack, leaving a youth critically injured in Basta area of Odisha's Balasore district today. The victim, identified as Gagan Sethi, a reside... Read More


Traffic restrictions to be imposed in Bhubaneswar due to President Murmu's visit; check details

India, Feb. 2 -- The Commissionerate Police has announced traffic restrictions in Bhubaneswar in view of the six-day visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Odisha, beginning February 2. As per the noti... Read More


Ten Odisha Forest Service officers served show-cause notices for failing to join duty after transfer

India, Feb. 2 -- For failing to report at new places of posting following transfer orders, ten Odisha Forest Service (OFS) officers have been issued show-cause notices. In a letter dated January 28, ... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Centre allocates record sum for rail sector in Odisha

India, Feb. 2 -- The Centre has allocated a record sum of Rs 10,928 crore for the railway sector in Odisha in the Union Budget 2026-27. This was revealed by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to... Read More


Woman lecturer found hanging at rented house in Odisha's Khordha

India, Feb. 1 -- A tragic incident unfolded in Odisha's Khordha district as a woman lecturer was found hanging at her rented residence in the Bolagarh area on Sunday. The deceased has been identified... Read More


Multiple deaths at Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha; Eight animals die in just 8 days

India, Feb. 1 -- A wave of animal deaths has struck Nandankanan Zoo over the past week, raising concerns among authorities and wildlife enthusiasts. In the last eight days, five saltwater crocodiles, ... Read More


Odisha CM describes Union Budget 2026 as forward-looking, inclusive

India, Feb. 1 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today praised the Union Budget 2026-27 by describing it as forward-looking and inclusive. According to the Chief Minister the Union Budget 20... Read More


Brother-sister duo drown in village pond in Odisha's Jajpur

India, Feb. 1 -- A pall of gloom descended on Bhubaneswar panchayat in Odisha's Jajpur district on Sunday after a brother and sister drowned in a village pond. According to reports, Shankar Guru of S... Read More