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OMFED hikes milk prices in Odisha; rates increased by Rs 4 per litre across variants

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation (OMFED) has announced a hike in milk prices across Odisha, increasing the cost of multiple variants by Rs 4 per litre. The... Read More


NEET-UG 2026: 22.7 lakh candidates, 5,400 plus centres, NTA deploys massive security grid for smooth exam

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- With over 22.79 lakh aspirants set to appear, the NEET-UG 2026 exam on May 3 is shaping up to be one of the largest entrance tests globally, as the National Testing Agency (NTA) ... Read More


Odisha weather alert: Thunderstorms, gusty winds to continue for 7 days; Orange warning issued

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Odisha is set to witness a prolonged spell of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the next seven days, with the intensity peaking around May 4-6, when Orange warnings ... Read More


Alert in seconds, not after disaster: India rolls out Cell Broadcast System for instant public warnings

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- In a major shift from reactive disaster response to real-time prevention, the Centre has launched a nationwide Cell Broadcast System (CBS)-a powerful emergency alert mechanism ca... Read More


No panic, just precaution: Centre downplays May heat fears, advises calm and preparedness

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Amid rising concerns over soaring temperatures, the Centre on Saturday urged citizens not to panic over heatwave forecasts, asserting that the situation remains manageable with a... Read More


Operation White Strike: Rs 1,745 crore cocaine syndicate busted in Mumbai; 349 Kg high-grade cocaine seized

Bhubaneswar, May 2 -- In a landmark operation, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a massive international cocaine trafficking syndicate operating in the Mumbai region, seizing a stagger... Read More


Stray tusker sparks panic in Odisha's Balasore as it roams near villages for three days

Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- Panic has gripped residents in parts of Balasore district after a lone tusker strayed into human settlements near Kupari and has been roaming in the area for the past three da... Read More


Heatwave intensifies in Western Odisha; Coastal districts reel under humid conditions

Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- Large parts of Odisha are currently under the grip of intense heatwave conditions, with western districts bearing the brunt of soaring temperatures, while coastal regions are ... Read More


Bus overturns near Balugaon in Nayagarh, 20 passengers injured

Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- At least 20 passengers were seriously injured after a bus overturned near Chedapada under Balugaon area in Odisha's Nayagarh district on Tuesday. According to preliminary inf... Read More


Violence erupts during drama in Puri; 1 critically injured, multiple hurt

Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- A cultural event turned chaotic after violent clashes broke out during a stage drama performance in Rengal village under Delanga police limits in Odisha's Puri district late o... Read More