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Not Delhi, UP's Loni, most polluted city worldwide

Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- Delhi has been ranked the world's fourth most polluted city in 2025 and continues to be the most polluted capital globally, according to the IQAir World Air Quality Report. Th... Read More


Youth found dead in river after going missing in Ganjam, drowning suspected

Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- The body of a young man was recovered from a river in Odisha's Ganjam district on Wednesday, police said. The body of the deceased, identified as Naru Singh of Pattapur villag... Read More


Recruitment irregularities alleged at PACS in Odisha's Sonepur; DRCS under scanner

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- Allegations of irregularities in recruitment at Maradugochha Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (PACS) in Tarbha block in Odisha's Sonepur district have taken a fresh tu... Read More


Tusker strays into boudh village, triggers panic

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- Panic has spread across parts of Boudh following the movement of a tusker that entered human settlements, leaving residents fearful. The incident was reported late on Sunday n... Read More


Youth attempts suicide atop Cuttack police station, critical

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- A youth allegedly attempted suicide after climbing onto the rooftop of Mangalabag Police Station in Odisha's Cuttack on Monday morning, triggering panic in the area. He was re... Read More


Cuttack-bound bus from Paradip catches fire midway, narrow escape for passengers

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- A fire broke out in a passenger bus on the Cuttack-Paradip road on Monday morning, triggering panic among commuters. The incident took place near Bhutamundai, where passengers... Read More


Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik named Earth Hour Legacy Ambassador by WWF-India

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- The WWF-India has named renowned sand artistSudarsan Pattnaik as one of the ambassadors marking the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour 2026, scheduled to be observed on March 28. ... Read More


Tuition teacher arrested in minor girl student's abduction and murder in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- A minor girl was allegedly murdered over a case of one-sided love in Odisha's Karanjia in Mayurbhanj district, with police arresting the accused on Monday after he confessed t... Read More


Theft bid at 100-year-old Pipili temple foiled, idols allegedly desecrated; probe underway

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- An attempted theft at a century-old temple in Odisha's Pipili has triggered concern among local residents after miscreants targeted valuables and vandalised idols late on Satu... Read More


Iran missiles can hit Europe, Asia, Africa, says Israel Defense Forces

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday (local time) said that Iranian missiles are now capable of reaching distances of nearly 4,000 km, placing major European cities suc... Read More