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Expert panel inspects 5 rescued orangutans at Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha

India, Sept. 16 -- A technical committee of wildlife experts on Tuesday inspected the hand-rearing centre at Nandankanan Zoological Park to assess the health and overall condition of five juvenile ora... Read More


Western Odisha celebrates Nuakhai with traditional fervour

India, Sept. 15 -- Western Odisha came alive with festive spirit as people across towns and villages celebrated Nuakhai, the region's major agrarian festival that marks the ceremonial consumption of t... Read More


Woman killed in crocodile attack in Odisha's Kendrapada

India, Sept. 15 -- A 56-year-old woman was killed in a crocodile attack in the Galia River, a distributary of the Mahanadi, near Kharinasi village under Mahakalapada block in Odisha's Kendrapada distr... Read More


Odisha celebrates Ganesh Puja with devotion and festive spirit

India, Sept. 14 -- A festive spirit gripped Odisha today as people across the state celebrated Ganesh Puja with devotion and enthusiasm, seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesh, revered as the remover of... Read More


Constable critical in attack by drug mafia in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur, two held

India, Sept. 13 -- A police constable was seriously injured after allegedly being attacked by a group of drug peddlers during a raid near College Chhak in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district. The injured... Read More


6-year-old girl killed as bus runs over her in Odisha's Ganjam

India, Sept. 13 -- A six-year-old girl was killed after a bus ran over her near Dhaupada village under the Badagada police station limits in Odisha's Ganjam district on Sunday. The deceased has been ... Read More


Notorious criminal injured in police encounter in Odisha's Sambalpur

India, Sept. 13 -- A wanted criminal with more than 24 cases against him was injured in police firing after he allegedly opened fire at cops during an interception in Odisha's Sambalpur district early... Read More


Rourkela man missing after jumping into river over family dispute

India, Sept. 11 -- A man allegedly jumped into the Brahmani River from the Brahmani New Bridge in Rourkela following a family dispute on Friday morning. He has been missing since the incident. The in... Read More


Odisha Vigilance intercepts two auditors with over Rs 14 lakh suspected ill-gotten cash

India, Sept. 11 -- Odisha Vigilance officials intercepted two auditors of the ST & SC Development Department late on Thursday night and seized suspected ill-gotten cash amounting to Rs 14.38 lakh from... Read More


Indonesia seeks return of five infant orangutans rescued in Odisha

India, Sept. 11 -- Indonesia has formally sought the return of five infant orangutans rescued from a forest in Odisha's Balasore district, saying it is ready to coordinate with Indian authorities if i... Read More