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LPG shortage hits rural households in Odisha, families resort to traditional chullas

Bhubaneswar, March 19 -- The shortage of cooking gas is no longer confined to urban centres. Rural areas in Odisha are also witnessing disruptions, forcing households to revert to traditional cooking ... Read More


Pakhala Dibasa: A peek into side dishes that complete Odisha's favourite meal

Bhubaneswar, March 19 -- On a warm March afternoon, when the summer sun begins to settle heavily over Odisha, a simple meal quietly takes centre stage in homes across the state-Pakhala. But the story ... Read More


Plus 2 student of women's college found dead in Dhenkanal; sexual assault, murder suspected

Bhubaneswar, March 19 -- The body of a Plus Two first-year student of Kamakhyanagar Women's College was recovered in a mutilated condition from the Kamakhyanagar police station area in Odisha's Dhenka... Read More


Opposition vs BJP: Odisha Assembly turns battleground over SCB fire tragedy

Bhubaneswar, March 19 -- The Odisha Assembly witnessed sharp exchanges on Thursday as the Opposition demanded the resignation of the Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling over the recent SCB fire tragedy wh... Read More


Pakhala Dibasa on Mar 20: From basi to dahi, explore many flavours of Odisha's favourite dish

Bhubaneswar, March 19 -- As the summer sun begins to blaze across Odisha, kitchens across the state and even far beyond its borders prepare for a comforting, cooling ritual. Earthen pots are filled, l... Read More


Gold gets cheaper in Odisha: Check latest rates before you buy today

Bhubaneswar, March 19 -- Gold price in Bhubaneswar witnessed a decline on Thursday, with rates falling across both 22 carat and 24 carat categories compared to the previous session. According to the ... Read More


Lone tusker enters house in Keonjhar village, triggers panic among residents

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- Panic gripped Kesari village near the Champua border in Odisha's Keonjhar district after a lone tusker broke into a house on Tuesday night, causing damage and alarming residen... Read More


Man dies after being run over by sand-laden Hyva in Jajpur; driver absconds, locals stage protest

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- A man was killed after being run over by a sand-laden hyva truck near Ichhapur Patana village under Korei police limits in Odisha's Jajpur district on Tuesday afternoon. The d... Read More


Govt directs airlines to offer 60% seats free of extra charge to improve passenger access

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- In a major relief for air travellers, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines to ensure that at least 60 per cent of seats on every flight are provided without an... Read More


Cross-voting in RS polls: Show-cause notices issued, but when will BJD take action against 6 MLAs?

Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- The alleged cross-voting during the recent Rajya Sabha elections has triggered a major political storm in Odisha, with both the Congress and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) facing i... Read More