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Deputy CM Pravati Parida seeks report on alleged child marriage in Kendrapara

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida has sought a report on the alleged child marriage incident reported from Satabhaya village in Kendrapara district. As per reports, Deputy ... Read More


Consumers' Association gheraos TPCODL office in Khordha's Jatani over smart meters, security deposit

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Members of the Jatani Electricity Consumers' Association on Tuesday gheraoed the TPCODL office in Jatani, Khordha district, protesting the collection of additional security dep... Read More


Private diagnostic centre raided in Cuttack over licence violations and illegal ultrasound tests

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- A private diagnostic centre in the Mangalabag area of Cuttack was raided on Tuesday by a special team of the State Health Department along with the Chief District Medical Offic... Read More


Indian-origin entrepreneur draws attention for saree-clad Christmas shopping in the U.S

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- An Indian-origin entrepreneur has drawn widespread attention on social media after sharing a video of herself shopping at a mall in the United States while dressed in a saree d... Read More


BJD hanging by a thread? Shreemayee flags massive rift, alleges push for Sujata Karthikeyan's entry

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Fresh signs of internal unease have surfaced within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) amid speculation over a possible political entry of Sujata R Karthikeyan, wife of V K Pandian. The... Read More


Humane Sagar death case: Police to summon all named in FIR, says Cuttack Additional DCP

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Cuttack police have initiated a detailed investigation into the death of singer Humane Sagar, with all individuals named in the First Information Report (FIR) set to be formall... Read More


Major blow to Maoists: 22 rebels with Rs 2 crore bounty surrender in Malkangiri

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- In a major development in the state's anti-Maoist operations, as many as 22 Maoists surrendered before the Odisha police in Malkangiri district on Tuesday, laying down arms and... Read More


Gold prices hit record high in Odisha, surge over Rs 3,000 in a day in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Gold prices touched a record high in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, registering a sharp rise amid strong global cues and growing investor demand for the yellow metal. According to ma... Read More


Long queues, OTP glitches spike at pollution testing centres across Odisha after fuel curbs warning

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- Pollution testing centres across major cities in Odisha witnessed a heavy rush on Tuesday after the state government's reported proposal that vehicles without valid Pollution U... Read More


Three family members die after suspected food poisoning in Dhenkanal village

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 22 -- Three members of a family, including a woman and her two sons, died in a suspected case of food poisoning in Odisha's Dhenkanal district on Monday. The incident was reported fr... Read More