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Odisha: Ex-Pahadi Cheetah member sets minor girl's house on fire after failed rape bid

Sundargarh, Nov. 4 -- A minor girl and her family had a narrow escape following an alleged arson attack on their home after a failed rape bid in Talsara in Odisha's Sundargarh district. The accused,... Read More


Gangadhar Meher University in Odisha's Sambalpur to Offer Diploma in Happiness course

Sambalpur, Nov. 4 -- Gangadhar Meher University (GMU) in Odisha's Sambalpur is set to introduce a six-month Diploma in Happiness course from the next academic year, becoming the first government-run i... Read More


Orissa High Court directs strict action to curb polythene use during Bali Jatra in Cuttack

Cuttack, Nov. 4 -- The Orissa High Court has directed the district administration to take steps to check the use of polythene during the upcoming Bali Jatra in Cuttack, which begins on November 5. A ... Read More


'Vande Mataram' to be sung in all Odisha educational institutions on Nov 7

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- Students across all educational institutions in Odisha will sing 'Vande Mataram' (also pronounced as Bande Mataram) on November 7 as part of the nationwide celebration of the ic... Read More


Odisha to host Indian Road Congress after a decade as event to be held in Bhubaneswar from Nov 6 to 10

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- Odisha is set to hold the 84th edition of the Indian Road Congress (IRC) at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar from November 6 to 10, marking the state's return as host of this presti... Read More


Last date for enrollment to Annual Higher Secondary Examination 2026 extended

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- In view of the disruptions caused by Cyclone Montha and the subsequent holidays declared across various districts, the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, has ... Read More


Odisha Govt urges MEA to ensure safe rescue of Adarsha Behera abducted in Sudan

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- The Odisha Government has sought urgent intervention from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for the rescue of Adarsha Behera, an Odia youth reportedly abducted by rebel for... Read More


Commissionerate Police restricts vehicle movement in Cuttack ahead of Bali Jatra

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- In view of the upcoming Bali Jatra festival in Cuttack, scheduled from November 5 to 12, the Commissionerate Police has announced traffic restrictions to ensure smooth crowd and... Read More


Odisha Revenue Inspector caught red-handed taking Rs 60,000 bribe

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday caught a Revenue Inspector (RI) red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 60,000 for processing mutation applications in Puri district. RI ... Read More


Cruise terminal to come up in Mangala River, announces Odisha CM at Kalinga Bali Jatra in Paradeep

Paradeep, Nov. 4 -- While inaugurating the week-long Kalinga Bali Jatra at Paradeep, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced a cruise terminal will be developed on the Mangala river. ... Read More