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Villagers block road near Mitkundri bridge over environmental damage caused by picnics

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- Villagers staged a road blockade near the Mitkundri bridge in Rourkela on Tuesday, alleging large-scale environmental damage and public nuisance caused by picnic activities in ... Read More


Corruption allegations levelled against former Salepur sarpanch; Cuttack Collector orders probe

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- Corruption allegations have been levelled against a former sarpanch in Cuttack district, with the present sarpanch approaching the District Collector alleging irregularities in... Read More


Tigress Jayashree gives birth to 3 cubs at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, one survives

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- A three-year-old normal-coloured tigress, Jayashree, gave birth to three cubs at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, but only one cub has survived. The birt... Read More


Stricter Aadhaar DOB rules leave Odisha citizens struggling to correct records

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- A tightening of rules governing changes to dates of birth (DOB) on Aadhaar cards has left many citizens in Odisha facing prolonged difficulties, with repeated visits to Jana Se... Read More


No respite from cold wave before New Year for Odisha; temperature dips below 10degC

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- A severe cold wave tightened its grip across Odisha, with temperature plunging sharply in several regions and dense fog compounding the discomfort for residents. Meteorologica... Read More


Bear movement triggers panic in Nuapada village

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- Bears have reportedly been entering Gandabahali village under Sinapali police station limits in Odisha's Nuapada district during the late-night hours, moving in groups and roam... Read More


Timber mafia snatch seized vehicle from Forest Department in Balasore

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- The timber mafia allegedly snatched a seized timber-laden vehicle from Forest Department personnel and damaged an official vehicle in Odisha's Balasore district on Saturday nig... Read More


Silver price touches Rs 2.74 lakh per kg, break 46-year record

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- Silver prices have continued their sharp upward trajectory, rising by thousands of rupees each day and touching Rs 2.74 lakh per kilogram, triggering widespread attention in bu... Read More


PM Modi recalls Odisha Freedom Fighter Parbati Giri's contribution in 'Mann Ki Baat', calls her an inspiration

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the contributions of eminent Odia freedom fighter Parbati Giri during his Mann Ki Baat address, paying tribute to her role in In... Read More


Major theft at Maa Chualia Shrine in Kendrapara, locals thrash youth over suspected involvement; police probe on

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 28 -- A major theft was reported late on Saturday night at the Maa Chualia shrine under Pattamundai Rural Police Station limits in Kendrapara district, triggering tension in the loca... Read More