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Devotion and festive fervour mark Saraswati Puja celebrations across Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 23 -- Saraswati Puja, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of learning and wisdom, is being observed with devotion and enthusiasm across Odisha on the auspicious ... Read More


Spate of thefts sparks panic in Ganjam; 10 houses burgled in 4 days

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 23 -- A series of thefts has rocked the Patapur police station area in Ganjam district, triggering panic and fear among local residents. In the last four days, miscreants have report... Read More


'Ama Bus' runs over woman in Puri; locals protest over poor road conditions

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 23 -- Another tragic road accident involving a government-operated Ama Bus was reported on Nabakalevar Road in Puri on Friday morning, after a bus allegedly ran over a woman, trigger... Read More


Snapped 11 KV power line triggers major fire in Puri village farmland

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 16 -- A massive fire broke out in the Garapada village under the Nimapada block in Puri, reducing straw stacks spread over nearly seven acres of land to ashes. According to reports, ... Read More


Manja string accidents fear grip Odisha; no respect for rules in Puri

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 16 -- Repeated accidents caused by manja, the sharp glass-coated kite string, have once again spread fear along Puri's Bada Danda. Panic resurfaced after a bike rider narrowly escape... Read More


Rayagada explosion takes new turn; blast triggered during firecracker preparation at home

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 15 -- A new twist has surfaced in the firecracker explosion incident linked to the Bhogi Podi festival celebrations in Odisha's Rayagada district. Contrary to earlier reports that s... Read More


Rairangpur declared new police district in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 14 -- The Odisha government has created a new police district at Rairangpur, further strengthening the state's policing infrastructure. The Home Department has issued an official no... Read More


Sevayat dispute halts rituals at Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar on Makar Sankranti

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 14 -- A dispute among sevayats at Lingaraj Temple in Odisha's Bhubaneswar has once again halted rituals of Lord Lingaraj, even on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Wednes... Read More


Puri police cracks down on sale of Chinese manja thread ahead of Makar Sankranti

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- Ahead of Makar Sankranti, the Puri Police has launched a special enforcement drive across the city to curb the sale and use of manja, the sharp, glass-coated kite string, that ... Read More


Vande Bharat Sleeper trains to hit tracks; know features, booking process and ticket fare

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- Indian Railways is all set to roll out the country's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on the Kolkata-Guwahati route, promising a hassle-free travel experience for long-distance... Read More