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Policy reforms, sustainable mining key to India's mineral security: Experts

India, March 13 -- The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) organised the India Mines & Minerals Conclave 2026 in the Odisha capital here today. The conclave, held on the ... Read More


World Kidney Day: Contaminated water raises alarm as Odisha sees rise in kidney diseases

India, March 12 -- Marking World Kidney Day on March 12, growing concerns have been raised over the increasing number of kidney disease cases in several districts of Odisha, allegedly linked to contam... Read More


Odisha: 13 yr-old raped in Jagatsinghpur, accused neighbour on the run

India, March 12 -- A sense of anger and shock gripped local residents in the outskirts of Jagatsinghpur town in Odisha following the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl by a neighbour. The perpetrator,... Read More


Odisha: Youth attacked with sword following minor altercation in Berhampur

India, March 12 -- A youth sustained grievous injuries after being hacked by a group of miscreants near Gangadharnagar in Odisha's Ganjam district on Wednesday. The injured has been identified as Sury... Read More


Fire Mishap Guts Several Shops at Tarini Market in Bhubaneswar

India, March 12 -- A major fire broke out late last night at Tarini Market under Bharatpur police limits in Bhubaneswar, damaging more than six shops and reducing several of them to ashes. According ... Read More


Kantapara Tahasildar arrested by Odisha Vigilance for possessing disproportionate assets

India, March 12 -- Odisha Vigilance has arrested Prasanna Samantaray, Kantapara Tahasildar in Cuttack district, on charges of possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. He is... Read More


1025 dead, 1594 injured in road accidents in Odisha so far in 2026: Minister

India, March 12 -- At least 1,025 people have lost their lives, and 1,594 others have been injured in 1,616 road accidents across Odisha so far in 2026, the State Assembly was informed on Thursday. R... Read More


Odisha govt effects IAS reshuffle as several bureaucrats get new roles

India, March 12 -- The Odisha government on Thursday carried out a reshuffle in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) level, transferring and appointing several officers to new positions across depa... Read More


Class VII Student Dies by Suicide After Harassment at School in Odisha's Cuttack

India, March 11 -- A Class VII student allegedly died by suicide after facing severe harassment at his school in the Narsinghpur area of Odisha's Cuttack district. The boy's family has lodged a compla... Read More


Odisha: A day after quitting BJD, former Balasore MP Rabindra Kumar Jena joins ruling BJP

India, March 11 -- A day after quitting Biju Janata Dal (BJD), former Balasore MP Rabindra Kumar Jena on Wednesday joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha. Jena along with his suppor... Read More