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OSRTC driver dies in accident in Midnapore; family alleges victim abandoned on road by co-driver without medical help

India, March 21 -- In a disturbing incident highlighting alleged negligence, an Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) driver died in a road accident, with family members accusing the co-driv... Read More


Miscreants attack BJD leader Pratap Jena's quarters in Odisha capital; 2 held

India, March 21 -- The Commissionerate Police has arrested two persons in connection with the alleged attack on the quarters of senior BJD leader and former minister Pratap Jena in the Odisha capital ... Read More


Odisha: Oppn BJD suspends 6 MLAs for 'anti-party activities'

India, March 21 -- Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended six MLAs from the party with immediate effect. These MLAs had allegedly defied the party whip and cross-voted in the March 16 Rajya S... Read More


Former Odisha MLA, family ostracised over inter-caste marriage

India, March 21 -- Accusing former Nabarangpur MLA Sadashiv Pradhani and his family of violating social norms by arranging an inter-caste marriage for his daughter, the district Bhatra community has o... Read More


Statewide road safety drive launched; over 17,800 e-challans issued on Day 1

India, March 21 -- On the first day of a statewide special road safety enforcement drive in Odisha, a total of 17,831 e-challans were issued by 5 pm. Official sources said fines amounting to 9.57 cro... Read More


Odisha Parab 2026: Three-day cultural & tourism extravaganza kicks off in Ahmedabad

India, March 21 -- Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the Odisha Parab 2026 at the Gujarat University Convention & Exhibition Centre in Ahmedabad on Saturday, marking the commencement of... Read More


Odisha marks Pakhala Paraba with grand celebration, Guinness Record bid

India, March 20 -- The state-level Pakhala Paraba was celebrated on the occasion of Pakhala Day to promote and preserve Odisha's culinary heritage 'Pakhala' during the beginning of summer. Chief Min... Read More


Odisha: Mobile phones, cash & narcotics seized from Choudwar jail

India, March 20 -- The police have recovered mobile phones, cash and narcotic substances from the premises of Choudwar Circle Jail in Odisha's Cuttack district. Odisha political campaign merchandise ... Read More


DA case: Odisha court orders confiscation of former Executive Engineer's properties

India, March 20 -- A Special Vigilance Court in the Odisha capital here today passed an order for the confiscation of disproportionate assets (DA) worth Rs 1.27 crore of a former Executive Engineer of... Read More


Odisha moves to frame futuristic City Gas Distribution Policy to boost clean energy access

India, March 20 -- In a major push towards clean energy transition and modern urban infrastructure, Odisha government has initiated the process to formulate a comprehensive City Gas Distribution (CGD)... Read More