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From Rs 10 savings to Rs 70,000 fund: Koraput tribal women build their own 'mini bank' on mutual trust

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- In an inspiring example of women empowerment and self-reliance, a group of tribal women in Mathalamba village of Odisha's Koraput district has transformed small monthly savings ... Read More


Balianta murder case: Crime Branch arrests 2 main accused; total arrests reach 15

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- In a major breakthrough in the sensational Balianta Soumya Ranjan Swain lynching case on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on May 7 that shocked the state, Odisha Crime Branch on Tue... Read More


Sand mafias attack police team in Dhenkanal; tractor snatched after stone pelting, 2 detained

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- In a shocking incident highlighting the growing audacity of illegal sand operators, members of an alleged sand mafia attacked a police team during a raid at Mrudanga village und... Read More


Odisha Vigilance nabs panchayat official taking Rs 18,000 bribe in Mayurbhanj

Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- A Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Mirginendi gram panchayat under Karanjia Block in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district was apprehended by Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday while allege... Read More


No petrol, diesel, LPG, or urea shortage in Odisha, assures Chief Secretary Anu Garg amid panic

Bhubaneswar, May 18 -- Amid the ongoing global fuel crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict, the Odisha government on Monday clarified that there is no shortage of fuel or essential petroleum pro... Read More


CBSE Class 12 evaluation goes digital with OSM system, triggers controversy over accuracy

Bhubaneswar, May 18 -- The newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for evaluating CBSE Class 12 answer sheets has sparked widespread debate among students and teachers alike. Implemented for t... Read More


'Jharsuguda records 42.8degC': Extreme heat and humidity grip Odisha as summer intensifies

Bhubaneswar, May 18 -- Odisha continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with soaring temperatures and extreme humidity making daily life increasingly challenging for residents across the st... Read More


PM Narendra Modi's appeal and possible impact on IPL playoff matches

Bhubaneswar, May 18 -- The IPL 2026 playoffs could see scheduling changes as concerns emerge over the impact of rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia on travel operations and fuel usage. While no ... Read More


Heatwave Alert: Odisha boils as 11 cities cross 40degC; Boudh emerges hottest at 42.9degC

Bhubaneswar, May 17 -- Odisha continues to reel under intense summer heat with as many as 11 cities across the state recording temperatures above the 40-degree Celsius mark on Sunday, intensifying con... Read More


Minor girl panics, hospitalised after being threatened to withdraw 'harassment' case by IIC in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, May 17 -- A serious allegation has surfaced against the Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of Morada Police Station in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, with a minor girl and her family accusing the o... Read More