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Pankaj Lochan Mohanty elected Odisha Cricket Association president

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 23 -- Pankaj Lochan Mohanty was elected as the president of Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), announced the state cricket body today. Mohanty, currently the vice-president of OCA, w... Read More


Women to handle PM Narendra Modi's social media accounts on March 8

New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as a special initiative dedicated to women's empowerment, he will hand over his social media accounts to a few inspiring women, '... Read More


Smoke in Mo Bus causes panic among passengers; many jump out through windows

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- Panic gripped the passengers of a 'Mo Bus' after smoke erupted in the moving vehicle in Odisha's Cuttack district today. The incident took place while the bus was on its way t... Read More


Six hostages released by Hamas in latest swap

Gaza, Feb. 22 -- Six Israeli hostages previously held by Hamas were released on Saturday as part of an ongoing ceasefire exchange, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a statement. Two of the... Read More


Puri-bound OSRTC bus meets with accident; 20 passengers hurt

Rourkela, Feb. 22 -- An Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) bus en route to Puri met with an accident in Sundargarh district late on Friday night, resulting in 20 injuries. According to r... Read More


New bat coronavirus with human transmission potential discovered in China

Beijing, Feb. 22 -- A team of Chinese virologists has identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that could potentially infect humans. Led by Shi Zhengli, a renowned scientist known as "Batwoman" f... Read More


Man in Rourkela fired upon by miscreants while driving car

Rourkela, Feb. 22 -- It seems like a plot out of a thriller. While driving his car, a man was fired upon by some miscreants, causing grievous injuries to him this evening in Rourkela. The incident occ... Read More


Govt to bear wedding expenses of poor girls: Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- The state government will soon launch 'Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana' in Odisha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced this at the inaugural ceremony of 'Subhadra Sh... Read More


FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men): Dominant India defeat Ireland 4-0

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- India put in a fine performance against Ireland and defeated them by a 4-0 scoreline on Saturday, in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) here at the world-class Kal... Read More


Maha Kumbh: Odisha CM Majhi to take holy dip in Triveni Sangam

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- During his three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh state starting tomorrow, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will take part in the Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj. Official sour... Read More