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Cuttack-bound bus from Paradip catches fire midway, narrow escape for passengers

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- A fire broke out in a passenger bus on the Cuttack-Paradip road on Monday morning, triggering panic among commuters. The incident took place near Bhutamundai, where passengers... Read More


RS poll cross voting: Congress seeks disqualification of MLA Ramesh Jena, submits plea to Speaker in Odisha Assembly

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- Congress on Monday approached the Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy seeking the disqualification of MLA Ramesh Jena, formally submitting an application in this regard. A delegati... Read More


Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik named Earth Hour Legacy Ambassador by WWF-India

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- The WWF-India has named renowned sand artistSudarsan Pattnaik as one of the ambassadors marking the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour 2026, scheduled to be observed on March 28. ... Read More


Tuition teacher arrested in minor girl student's abduction and murder in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- A minor girl was allegedly murdered over a case of one-sided love in Odisha's Karanjia in Mayurbhanj district, with police arresting the accused on Monday after he confessed t... Read More


Tomatoes at Re 1 per Kg! Farmers face 'distress sale' in Odisha's Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- Farmers in Karnali village under Aska block in Odisha's Ganjam are facing severe losses due to a glut in tomato production, with traders reportedly unwilling to purchase the p... Read More


Gold prices crash to 4-month low in India amid US-Iran conflict

Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- Gold prices in India have declined despite rising geopolitical tensions triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Analysts say the unexpe... Read More


Haryana tops Para Athletics championship in Bhubaneswar; Odisha climbs to fifth position

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- The 24th National Para Athletics Championship concluded at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, with Haryana emerging as the overall champion. The closing ceremony was ... Read More


Odisha road safety drive: Over 17,800 challans issued on day 1, fines cross Rs 9.5 crore

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- A total of 17,831 challans were issued across Odisha on Saturday as authorities launched a statewide road safety enforcement drive, officials said. The intensified crackdown o... Read More


Theft bid at 100-year-old Pipili temple foiled, idols allegedly desecrated; probe underway

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- An attempted theft at a century-old temple in Odisha's Pipili has triggered concern among local residents after miscreants targeted valuables and vandalised idols late on Satu... Read More


Iran missiles can hit Europe, Asia, Africa, says Israel Defense Forces

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday (local time) said that Iranian missiles are now capable of reaching distances of nearly 4,000 km, placing major European cities suc... Read More