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Odisha Health Dept promotes star anise; know about its health benefits and best planting season

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 3 -- The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department on Thursday highlighted the health benefits of star anise, a spice commonly used in Odia cuisine. The Department described Star ... Read More


Odisha woman alleges assault over Rs 15,000 payment for contract work

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 3 -- A woman was allegedly assaulted following a dispute over money related to contract work on Thursday at the Telkoi Community Health Centre in Odisha's Keonjhar district. The inc... Read More


Odisha government extends 'Bidesh Sikhyabruti' deadline for students; check full details

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 2 -- The Odisha government has extended the deadline for students to apply for the 'Bidesh Sikhyabruti' scholarship scheme through the Odisha State Scholarship (OSS) Portal. The las... Read More


Odisha Vigilance arrests PACS secretary on charges of misappropriating Rs 16.72 lakh

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 2 -- Odisha Vigilance reportedly arrested Sripati Pradhan, former secretary of KALLA Primary Agricultural Co-operative Society in Deogarh district of Odisha on Tuesday for allegedly... Read More


Balasore farmers raise questions over 'substandard' fertiliser, demand probe

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 -- Farmers in Balasore district of Odisha have reportedly raised concerns over the quality of fertiliser sold through a cooperative society, alleging that the product failed to br... Read More


Untimely dense fog engulfs Sundargarh, visibility drops to 50-metre

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 -- A thick layer of fog reportedly covered Tensa town in Koida block of Odisha's Sundargarh district on Tuesday, reducing visibility and creating difficulties for commuters. The ... Read More


Elephants chase Forest dept officials in Angul forest, staff climb tree to save life

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 -- A Forest department employee reportedly had a narrow escape after a tusker chased him during an attempt to chase away the elephants at Patakamunda village under the Chhendipada... Read More


Woman dies as mud wall collapses due to heavy rain in Odisha's Keonjhar

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 31 -- A woman reportedly died after a mud wall of her house collapsed during heavy rain in Raigudi village under Champua police station limits in Odisha's Keonjhar district on Monday... Read More


Odisha govt signs 3 MoUs to boost farmer income, digital agriculture & climate resilience

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- Odisha government signed MoUs with the Department of Posts (Odisha Circle), International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and M S Swaminathan Resea... Read More


'Keeping a dog doesn't mean.': Mayor Sulochana Das warns Bhubaneswar pet owners

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- Following the reported dog-bite incident involving a couple at Patiala in Punjab, Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das on Friday has warned pet owners to take proper responsibility ... Read More