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Woman alleges caste bias at Balasore temple; police issues warning after probe

Bhubaneswar, June 16 -- Allegations of caste-based discrimination surfaced in Kaudipur village, under the Sadar police station limits in Balasore district, on Monday. A local woman was allegedly preve... Read More


How can I become a Police Officer if my textbooks are full of errors? 6-year-old asks Odisha govt

Bhubaneswar, June 16 -- "There are multiple mistakes in the book. Our teachers made multiple corrections, we are facing a lot of troubles. I wish to become a police officer but how can I become one wi... Read More


10 killed in road mishaps during Raja celebrations in Odisha; experts cite reasons

Bhubaneswar, June 15 -- At least 10 people lost their lives in separate road accidents reported from various districts of Odisha on Pahili Raja on Sunday. Preliminary reports indicate that the majori... Read More


Traditional doll weddings mark Raja Sankranti celebrations in Odisha's Angul

Bhubaneswar, June 15 -- A unique cultural tradition is observed in Pallahara of Angul district as part of Raja festival. During this, local communities celebrate the occasion by organising grand doll ... Read More


Minor girl student dials 1098, halts own marriage with Child Helpline support in Odisha's Kandhamal

Bhubaneswar, June 15 -- A minor college student from Kandhamal district in Odisha successfully intervened to prevent her own marriage by seeking assistance from the Phulbani Child Helpline. The incide... Read More


Raja Sankranti: Festive spirit swings higher as festival enters second day; know its significance

Bhubaneswar, June 15 -- Festivities scaled up across Odisha on Monday on the auspicious occasion of 'Raja Sankranti'. This marks the second day of the traditional three-day Raja festival. A vibrant a... Read More


System fails the dead: Bodies of two farmers carried 8 km after ambulance refusal in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, June 15 -- Protest erupted at Tigiria Chhak on the Athagarh-Narsinghpur road in Cuttack after emergency medical services allegedly refused to transport the bodies of two farmers who were ... Read More


Road blockade continues over garage owner's murder in Nayagarh despite arrest of prime accused

Bhubaneswar, June 15 -- Widespread tension and a major road blockade persist in the Gania area of Nayagarh district following the shooting of a local garage owner at Pandara Singha Chhak. Family membe... Read More


Bhubaneswar to Somnath - Indian Railways' special train flags off; things to know

Bhubaneswar, June 15 -- OdishaChief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off a special pilgrim train at Bhubaneswar Railway Station on Monday, marking the launch of the 'Somnath Swabhiman Yatra-2026'. ... Read More


Odisha MBBS student death: Baranga Police team records statements of Chandrika's family in Udala

Bhubaneswar, June 15 -- A four-member team from the Baranga police station arrived in Udala, Mayurbhanj, on Sunday to question the family members of deceased medical student Chandrika Hembram. The tea... Read More