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Sex racket busted in Rourkela: Two women from outside Odisha rescued, alleged kingpin held

India, Aug. 3 -- Police busted an illegal sex racket on Sunday night operating from a residential house in Rourkela city and detained the alleged kingpin along with two young women. Officers initiated... Read More


Shock escape! Accused flees from Bhubaneswar Mahila Police Station after arrest from Bhadrak

India, Aug. 3 -- An accused individual escaped from custody at the Mahila Police Station in Bhubaneswar on Sunday night before being produced before a court. Police personnel had previously apprehende... Read More


Floods bring more snakes? Odisha expert explains why sightings suddenly surge

India, Aug. 3 -- As floodwaters gradually recede across Odisha, residents face fresh safety challenges due to an increase in reptile movement. The presence of snakes near residential areas has created... Read More


Servitor row casts shadow over first Sawan Monday celebrations at Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar

India, Aug. 3 -- Rituals at the Lingaraj Temple in Bhuabneswar remained suspended on the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan following a dispute between servitor groups over the distribution of Sa... Read More


Fresh spell of rain to batter Odisha for next 4 days; IMD issues yellow warning

India, Aug. 3 -- Fresh rainfall resumed across Odisha under the influence of an active monsoon system. This latest development in the weather system prompted the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre to i... Read More


Photos tell the story: Odisha floods devastation, govt response and aftermath

India, Aug. 2 -- While floodwaters have begun to recede across parts of Odisha, the reality facing local communities is only getting harder. Swollen rivers have left a trail of ruined homes, washed-aw... Read More


Boudh floodwaters recede; over 10 villages remain cut off from rest of Odisha

India, July 31 -- The flood situation in the Mahanadi River across Odisha's Boudh district is gradually improving as the water levels remain below the danger mark. As of 8 pm on Thursday, the river's ... Read More


Indian Railways introduces online luggage booking for confirmed ticket holders from July 31

India, July 31 -- Indian Railways has introduced an online personal luggage booking facility from July 31 for passengers travelling on confirmed train tickets. The digital initiative aims to simplify ... Read More


Floodwaters recede in Balasore, damaged homes and crop loss reported

India, July 31 -- The situation across flood-affected regions of Balasore district remains critical even though the water levels finally receded after three days of inundation. Residents in affected a... Read More


Jajpur floods turn devastating; 250 villages inundated, over 1 lakh impacted after 7 breaches

India, July 31 -- The flood situation in Jajpur district has turned critical following multiple river breaches across the region. Around 250 villages across 100 panchayats have been affected, impactin... Read More