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Puri Ratha Jatra 2025: Millions immerse in devotion as chariots roll on Grand Road

India, June 27 -- Millions of devotees witnessed the annual Ratha Jatra of Lord Jagannath - the Lord of Universe - in Odisha's pilgrim town Puri today. Amid sounds of gongs, cymbals and conches and ... Read More


Odisha Govt issues clarification over de-empanelment of 3 private banks

India, June 24 -- After de-empaneling three private banks for not meeting general banking parameters, Odisha government clears confusion over its order on closure of bank accounts. In an official no... Read More


Missing woman found hanging in Odisha's Puri; family alleges murder

India, June 22 -- A missing woman was found hanging from a tree near Naugaon village in Odisha's Puri district. Police recovered the body today. The deceased has been identified as Babita Sahoo, wif... Read More


Man kills father over land dispute in Odisha's Nuapada

India, June 22 -- A man allegedly killed his father over land dispute at Kurumunda village under Beltukuri police limits in Odisha's Nuapada district, police informed today. The deceased person has ... Read More


Humbly declined Trump's invitation to prioritise visit to Odisha: PM Narendra Modi

India, June 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday revealed that he respectfully declined an invitation from the U.S. President Donald Trump during his recent overseas tour, choosing instead t... Read More


Odisha declares half-day holiday for Govt offices in Bhubaneswar tomorrow

India, June 19 -- In view of possible traffic congestion due to a state-level programme scheduled to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 20 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Government declared h... Read More


Odisha Yatri App to offer ambulance services soon: Minister

India, June 17 -- Odisha Yatri App, a flagship mobility initiative by Odisha Government, will soon expand its services to include ambulance facilities, announced Commerce & Transport Minister Bibhuti ... Read More


All Odisha districts on high alert after diarrhoea outbreak

India, June 17 -- The Odisha government has placed all 30 districts on high alert following a diarrhoea outbreak that began in Jajpur and has now spread to parts of four other districts. "Not just th... Read More


Odisha: Puri King's brother Ranarnaba Deb passes away

India, June 16 -- Puri King Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb's younger brother Ranarnaba Deb passed away at a private hospital in Puri late on Sunday night. He was 67. Ahead of annual Ratha Jatra o... Read More


Eateries raided in Bhubaneswar after diarrhoea outbreak

India, June 16 -- In the wake of rising cases of diarrhoea reported across several districts in Odisha, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a series of inspections at eateries and... Read More