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Groom takes boatride through floodwaters to reach wedding in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 -- Floodwaters from the Subarnarekha River have disrupted normal life in several areas of Balasore district in Odisha. But even the flooding could not stop a wedding in Bhograi, ... Read More


Odisha's debt burden to reach Rs 1.48 lakh crore by March 2027

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 -- Odisha's debt burden is expected to reach Rs 1.48 lakh crore by March 2027, according to a written reply by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the Assembly. The state's per... Read More


Dowry murder! Newlywed woman 'poisoned' to death by in-laws in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 -- A newly married woman died after allegedly being poisoned at her in-laws' house in Shasanbada village under the Industrial Area police station limits in Balasore district of O... Read More


Odisha rain alert: Heavy rain forces school closure in five Odisha districts

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 -- In view of continuous heavy rainfall and the prevailing weather conditions, schools in five districts of Odisha were closed on Saturday. The decision has been taken by the res... Read More


Odisha floods! Two women swept away by floodwaters in Balasore; search underway

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 -- Two tribal women went missing on Friday after being swept away by floodwaters in the Durgadevi area along the Mayurbhanj border in Balasore district of Odisha. The incident t... Read More


Odisha flood tragedy: Two go missing while taking selfies

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 -- Two people have gone missing in separate incidents in Odisha after falling into swollen water bodies while taking photographs or selfies late Friday night. The incidents were ... Read More


Odia director makes waves in Mumbai as he joins Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah's 'Vvaan'

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 -- Odias are making their presence felt in Bollywood, with professionals from the state finding opportunities in different areas of the Hindi film industry. One name currently dr... Read More


Kalinga Ghati landslide: Transport Minister reaches Kandhamal-Ganjam border for inspection

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 -- Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena on Saturday visited Kalinga Ghati in Ganjam district after two landslides disrupted the route following rain triggered by the de... Read More


Odisha floods: Rescue boat overturns during rescue mission, pregnant woman delivers baby girl on other side of river

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 -- A pregnant woman in Odisha's Ganjam district delivered a baby girl after a rescue team failed to reach her on time when their boat overturned in strong floodwaters. The incid... Read More


Odisha rain alert: Hirakud opens 5 more gates, releases more water

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 -- The flood situation in Odisha worsened on Saturday as authorities opened five additional gates of the Hirakud Dam following increased inflow into the reservoir. With the late... Read More