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Nayagarh's famous Chhena Poda set to get GI tag

Bhubaneswar, April 13 -- The world-famous Nayagarh Chhena Poda is set to receive Geographical Indication (GI) tag recognition. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal confirmed the devel... Read More


MP vs Mayor over invite controversy during Bhubaneswar Foundation Day

Bhubaneswar, April 13 -- A political controversy emerged during the Rajdhani Foundation Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar on Monday. A public exchange between MP Aparajita Sarangi and Mayor Sulochana Da... Read More


Mass fish death in Paradip's Kapiljor creek triggers chemical pollution concerns

Bhubaneswar, April 12 -- A large number of fish were found dead in the Kapiljor creek in Paradip on Sunday, triggering serious concerns among local residents and environmental activists. Heaps of dead... Read More


Puri Gajapati Maharaja flags ISKCON's 'untimely' Rath Yatra plans abroad, writes to PM Modi

Bhubaneswar, April 12 -- Concerns have been raised over reported plans by ISKCON to organise nearly 80 untimely Rath Yatras at various locations worldwide by December, triggering a debate over adheren... Read More


Odisha Cabinet approves 11 proposals, including Rs 3,400 crore Atal Bus Stand scheme

Bhubaneswar, April 10 -- The Odisha Cabinet approved 11 proposals across five departments during a meeting held on Friday. The decisions were shared by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, outlining key policy a... Read More


Benchmark land value surge in Bolangir raises concerns among buyers and sellers

Bhubaneswar, April 9 -- A sharp rise in benchmark land values in Odisha's Bolangir district has led to growing concern among residents. Both buyers and sellers are reportedly facing difficulties in la... Read More


Second phase of Ratna Bhandar inventory underway at Puri Srimandir

Bhubaneswar, April 9 -- The second phase of the Ratna Bhandar inventory began on Thursday at the Srimandir in Puri, with counting and verification of ornaments continuing as per schedule. The process,... Read More


OSSTET 2025 results declared, 72.38 per cent candidates qualify

Bhubaneswar, April 9 -- The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha declared the results of the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2025, with an overall pass percentage of 72... Read More


Chaiti Parba festivities begin at Maa Tarini Temple in Odisha's Keonjhar

Bhubaneswar, April 9 -- The Maa Tarini Temple at Ghatgaon in Odisha's Keonjhar turned festive with the commencement of the Chaiti Parba festival, drawing large numbers of devotees from across the regi... Read More


Odisha schools to provide free biodegradable sanitary napkins following Supreme Court mandate

Bhubaneswar, April 7 -- The Odisha government issued an "extremely urgent" directive to all district collectors, demanding the immediate implementation of comprehensive sanitation and menstrual h... Read More