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Odisha Bandh on January 28 as Navnirman Krushak Sangathan Protests Paddy Procurement, PUCC Fines and Power Tariffs

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- The Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) has called for an eight-hour Odisha bandh on Wednesday, January 28, from 6 am to 2 pm, protesting alleged irregularities in paddy procure... Read More


Youth, Minor Girl Missing in Odisha's Bolangir for Three Days, Family Alleges Foul Play

Bolangir, Jan. 27 -- A youth and his minor friend have allegedly gone missing for the past three days in Odisha's Bolangir district, triggering concern and speculation over possible foul play. The mis... Read More


Bomb Attack Triggers Panic in Ganjam Village, House Damaged; Family Escapes Unhurt

Ganjam, Jan. 27 -- Panic gripped Chikalakhandi village under Chhatrapur police limits in Odisha's Ganjam district after miscreants allegedly hurled a bomb at a house late on Monday night, causing exte... Read More


CM Mohan Charan Majhi Inaugurates Enterprise Odisha 2026, Launches Key Industrial Projects

Rourkela, Jan. 27 -- Odisha marked a major push to its industrial growth as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday inaugurated the 25th edition of CII Enterprise Odisha 2026 in Rourkela, a flags... Read More


Bhubaneswar Woman Duped of Rs.30 Lakh in 'Digital Arrest' Scam; One Arrested

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- In a major cyber fraud case, a woman from the Old Town area of Bhubaneswar was allegedly cheated of Rs.30 lakh after falling victim to a 'digital arrest' scam. Police have arre... Read More


Smart TVs Introduced in Kendrapara Schools to Boost Digital Education

Kendrapara, Jan. 27 -- For the first time in Kendrapara district, Smart TVs were installed in schools on Tuesday to strengthen digital education, marking a major step towards smart learning in rural a... Read More


Car Gutted in Fire After Accident in Odisha's Nuapada, Two Injured

Nuapada, Jan. 27 -- A car was completely gutted in a fire after meeting with an accident near Powertala village in Odisha's Nuapada district on Tuesday, triggering panic in the area. The vehicle, regi... Read More


Freight Train Derails in Odisha's Koraput, Rail Traffic Affected

Koraput, Jan. 27 -- A freight train derailed near Dumuriput in Odisha's Koraput district late Monday night, disrupting rail movement on the Jagdalpur-Visakhapatnam route. The goods train was travellin... Read More


Blast in Bhubaneswar's Sundarpada Leaves Four Seriously Injured, Bomb Angle Suspected

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- A powerful blast rocked the Sundarpada area under Airfield police limits on Tuesday, leaving four people grievously injured, including a man and his daughter. The explosion occ... Read More


Odisha Withdraws 'No PUCC, No Petrol' Order After High Court Raises Concerns

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- The Odisha government has rolled back its 'No PUCC, No Petrol' directive after the Orissa High Court questioned its feasibility and legal basis. The state clarified through an ... Read More