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Woman among two dead due to electrocution during Shyama Kali Puja in Puri

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21 -- Two people, including a woman, died after getting electrocuted during late-night Shyama Puja celebrations at Biragobindapur village under Satyabadi police jurisdiction in Puri ... Read More


Odisha CM Mohan Majhi stops midway to hear villagers' grievances in Keonjhar

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi took a hands-on approach to connect with his constituents during a visit to his native village, Raikala, on Tuesday. During his journey from ... Read More


Diwali firecrackers choke Odisha cities; AQI reaches hazardous levels in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Puri

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21 -- The festive cheer of Diwali on Monday came at a steep environmental cost, as thick smoke from firecrackers blanketed Odisha's major cities, severely affecting air quality and p... Read More


Nuapada Bypoll: BJP fields Jay Dholakia, contest set for high-stakes battle

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- Putting all speculations to rest, Jay Dholakia has been announced as the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate for the upcoming Nuapada bypoll. He is set to file his nominat... Read More


Online 'Annaprasad' delivery sparks outrage among devotees in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a move that has shocked devotees across Odisha, a leading online food delivery platform has come under fire for allegedly advertising the sale and home delivery of annaprasa... Read More


ISKCON holds untimely Rath Yatra again, this time in Rishikesh; faces backlash

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has once again found itself at the centre of controversy for allegedly violating Jagannath tradition by organising ... Read More


Puri Srimandir development: Committee discusses spiritual and infrastructural upgrades; focus on Parikrama project

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The first meeting of the Cultural and Technical Joint Committee of the Puri Srimandir was held on Tuesday, focusing on spiritual, cultural, and religious aspects to enhance the... Read More


Massive fire destroys 4-storey commercial building in Balasore; loss estimated at Rs 5 Crore

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- A massive fire broke out at a four-storey commercial establishment named Banaja Store near Cinema Square under Balasore Town Police Station limits in the early hours of Wednesd... Read More


Dhenkanal to get civil aviation operation centre as Odisha govt plans massive air connectivity push

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a significant move to boost Odisha's air connectivity and transport infrastructure, the state government has decided to establish a civil aviation operation centre in Dhenka... Read More


Odisha govt plans to double rice quota for ration card holders from 5 to 10 kg: Minister

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a significant move aimed at providing relief to the poor, the Odisha government is planning to double the monthly rice allocation for ration card holders from 5 kg to 10 kg ... Read More