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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


IMD issues heavy rain alert for parts of Tamil Nadu due to deep depression

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 10 -- The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu till January 11. According to weather reports, a deep depression is expected to... Read More


Himachal Pradesh: 14 killed, over 20 injured after bus falls into 500-foot deep gorge

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 10 -- About 14 people have been killed and over 20 injured in a bus accident in Himachal Pradesh on Friday. According to reports, the accident occured after a private bus fell into a... Read More


Digital push transforms India's dairy sector; over 35.68 crore livestock digitally tagged

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- India's dairy sector is undergoing a major digital transformation, led by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) through a suite of technology-driven initiatives aimed at i... Read More