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Five arrested for circulating 'objectionable' video of woman in Sambalpur

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- Five youths were arrested on Thursday for allegedly circulating an objectionable video of a young woman on social media. The action was carried out by the Cyber Police Station... Read More


Berhampur businessman murder: Wider conspiracy suspected, police response under scanner

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- Police intensified the investigation into the abduction and murder of Berhampur-based businessman Sudhir Patra, with a focus on identifying additional individuals involved and... Read More


Odisha leads the nation in solar push under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- In a significant boost for Odisha's renewable energy landscape, the state has recorded the highest achievement in India under the utility-led aggregation (ULA) scheme. This mi... Read More


Big push for clean fuel: Odisha Cabinet clears statewide CNG, PNG plan

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- Odisha Cabinet sanctioned the Odisha City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, a comprehensive framework designed to accelerate the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) and compress... Read More


Big infra push: H.G Infra sets up SPV for Rs 1,582 crore Ring Road Project in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- In a significant infrastructure boost for Odisha, H.G. Infra Engineering formalised the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary, H.G. Gobindpur Tangi Highway Private Limite... Read More


Sudhir Patra murder: Grief, shock grip Berhampur as probe widens

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- The tragic abduction and murder of Berhampur-based businessman Sudhir Patra has left his fellow volleyball players in deep shock and grief, even as police suspect the involvem... Read More


Odisha reconstitutes Transgender Welfare Board, SSEPD minister appointed chairperson

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- Odishagovernment reconstituted the State Transgender Welfare Board, issuing a fresh notification within two days of cancelling the earlier order, officials said. According to... Read More


Odisha govt plans major overhaul of schemes, non-performing programmes to be discontinued

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- The Odishagovernment decided to undertake a major restructuring of its schemes, with a focus on discontinuing non-performing programmes and streamlining existing initiatives f... Read More


Rathakhala activity gathers pace as chariot construction advances for Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- Construction work for the annual Rath Yatra gathered momentum at the Rathakhala in Puri. Servitors intensified efforts on key components of the three chariots. Work on three ... Read More


Odisha govt announces early summer vacation, all schools to remain closed from April 27

Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- The Odishagovernment on Friday announced early summer vacation for all schools across the state in view of the prevailing intense heatwave conditions. Chief Minister Mohan Maj... Read More