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Jeypore drug bust: Police arrest five persons for illegal intoxicating injection trade

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- An illegal intoxicating injection racket operating in Jeypore town of Koraput district in Odisha was busted by police on Sunday. This led to the arrest of five persons and the s... Read More


JEE Advanced 2026: Shubham Kumar emerges national topper, IIT Delhi zone dominates

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 were officially declared on Monday. Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone secured the top spot in the Common Rank L... Read More


Odisha film industry seeks probe into alleged Kalinga Studio irregularities, demand investigation

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- All Odisha Film Directors Association and the Odisha Producers Guild demanded an investigation into alleged irregularities at Kalinga Studio. They also called for the immediate ... Read More


Odisha students shine in JEE Advanced, Bhavesh Patra secures AIR 29

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Odisha students delivered an impressive performance in the JEE Advanced examination, with Bhavesh Patra securing an All India Rank (AIR) of 29, while Aryasaman Pradhan and Dibya... Read More


Refunds made easier: Odisha announces major relief for small chit fund investors

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Small chit fund depositors in Odisha who have not yet recovered their investments will now be able to claim refunds without producing original deposit receipts, following recomm... Read More


A sweet tradition, a bitter debate: Online sale of Puri Srimandir 'Khaja' under fire

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Online sale and home delivery of Shree Jagannath Mahaprasad khaja once again sparked resentment among servitors and other stakeholders on Monday. They alleged that the practice ... Read More


Malkangiri villagers hold Power Dept staff 'hostage' over persistent electricity outage

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- Electricity department employees were allegedly detained and assaulted by villagers in Malkangiri district on Saturday. After a prolonged power outage left nearly 10 villages wi... Read More


Notorious criminal injured in Puri police encounter, associates escape

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- A notorious criminal with more than 30 cases against him was injured in a police encounter in Puri on Saturday night after allegedly opening fire on a police team that attempted... Read More


Worker killed, another injured as fire guts paint and lime warehouse in Balasore

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- A worker was burnt alive and another sustained injuries after a major fire broke out at a lime and paint warehouse in Balasore industrial area on Saturday night, police said. T... Read More


Odisha observes World No Tobacco Day, creative sand art raises awareness in Puri

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- World No Tobacco Day is being observed on Sunday in Odisha with renewed focus on raising awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and encouraging people to ado... Read More