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Major jolt to BJD in Bhadrak as 3 block chairpersons resign in a single day

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- In a dramatic political development, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) suffered a major setback in Bhadrak district after three block chairpersons resigned from the party in a single d... Read More


Cyclone Ditwah heads towards Indian coasts; several flights and trains cancelled

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread destruction in Sri Lanka earlier this week, is now moving toward India's eastern coast, prompting authorities to issue a red alert for T... Read More


Ind vs SA T20 at Barabati Stadium: OCA secretary invites Lord Jagannath, offers first ticket

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- Excitement is building across Odisha as Barabati Stadium in Cuttack gears up to host the first T20 International between India and South Africa on December 9. Cricket fans are ... Read More


No promotion without property statement; Odisha govt issues stern warning to officers

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- In a strict administrative directive, the Odisha government has announced that officers who fail to submit their annual property statements will not be eligible for promotion. ... Read More


BMC to revamp Unit-4 non-veg retail market in Bhubaneswar; new design and facilities planned along with eviction

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to undertake a major redevelopment of the Unit-4 Non-Veg retail market, aiming to address longstanding issues and enhance civ... Read More


Odisha hit by surge in vegetable prices; households struggle with costs

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 29 -- A sudden surge in vegetable prices has left consumers across Odisha including in Bhubaneswar worried, with household budgets taking a hit. However, market sources said that ove... Read More


Srimandir administration puts Gundicha Temple reopening on December 1 for devotees on hold

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 29 -- The decision to reopen the Gundicha Temple for the general public from December 1 has been temporarily put on hold. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has deferre... Read More


Tension erupts in Cuttack after 'insult to Gomata'; locals demand action

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 29 -- Tension erupted in the Rausapatna area of Cuttack late on Friday night after pieces of suspected cow meat were found dumped in front of a shop and on the roadside, sparking pro... Read More


Bhubaneswar KV-3 bombing: No breakthrough even after 24 hours

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 29 -- A day after the crude bomb explosion outside Kendriya Vidyalaya-3 (KV-3) near Gadakana area in Bhubaneswar, the police officials are yet to identify or trace the miscreants inv... Read More


Big push for peace: Odisha hikes surrender package for Maoists to boost rehabilitation

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- In a significant policy move aimed at weakening Maoist activities in the state, the Odisha government has increased the financial assistance for Maoists willing to surrender an... Read More