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Sijimali hill tensions rise: Protests erupt over mining plans in Rayagada

Bhubaneswar, April 15 -- The picturesque and ecologically rich region of Sijimali Hills inRayagada district has recently emerged as a flashpoint of controversy, with growing protests against proposed ... Read More


Rs 8.47 lakh in fake currency seized in Odisha's Sonepur; two held

Bhubaneswar, April 15 -- In a significant crackdown on counterfeit currency circulation, Sonepur Police seized fake notes worth Rs 8.47 lakh during a late-night vehicle checking drive at Block Chhak i... Read More


Odisha plans to introduce slot booking system for darshan at Puri Sirmandir

Bhubaneswar, April 15 -- The Odisha government is planning to introduce a slot booking system for darshan at the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, aimed at streamlining the flow of devotees and ... Read More


Rahul Gandhi is a crazy person: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, April 15 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a bold statement during his visit to Odisha on Wednesday, launching a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Sarma, who ar... Read More


Perfect heist, perfect escape: 'Lady saree thief' gang missing after Rs 7 lakh theft at Boyanika showroom in Angul

Bhubaneswar, April 14 -- A day after a daring saree theft worth nearly Rs 7 lakh at a Boyanika showroom in Angul, the whereabouts of the all-women-led gang remain unknown, raising concerns over whethe... Read More


Lord Jagannath, Siblings to rest on new 'Ratna Palankas' at Puri Srimandir from today

Bhubaneswar, April 14 -- In a significant ritual development at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, the deities will be placed on newly crafted 'Ratna Palankas' (bejewelled beds) starting from the Odi... Read More


Odisha CM announces Rs 20 crore infra boost for Jhumpura High School in Keonjhar

Bhubaneswar, April 14 -- In a major push towards strengthening school infrastructure, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced a Rs 20 crore development package for Jhumpura High ... Read More


Student dies after suspected food poisoning at ashram school in Odisha's Mayurbhanj, headmaster suspended

Bhubaneswar, April 14 -- A Class 5 girl student from an ashram school in Rasgovindpur block of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district has died after falling seriously ill due to suspected food poisoning on Tues... Read More


Inventory of outer Ratna Bhandar of Puri Srimandir nears completion

Bhubaneswar, April 11 -- The inventory and assessment of ornaments stored in the outer chamber of the Ratna Bhandar at Puri Shree Jagannath Temple is set to conclude on Saturday, officials said. On t... Read More


10 dead as boat capsizes in Yamuna river in UP's Mathura, rescue ops on

Bhubaneswar, April 10 -- At least 10 people have lost their lives after a boat capsized in the Yamuna River near Keshi Ghat at Mathura in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, triggering a large-scale rescue and r... Read More