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Why tipping remains rare on food delivery apps despite millions of monthly users

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- From weaving through traffic-clogged streets and braving harsh weather to racing against the clock for every order, food delivery riders shoulder an intense daily workload that ... Read More


Odisha govt accepts millers' demands, paddy procurement resumes in 19 districts

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- The deadlock at paddy procurement mandis across the state was resolved, and procurement operations have returned to normal, Food Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra informed... Read More


Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal unveil baby boy's name: 'Our Ray of Light.'

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- Bollywood's much-adored couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal stepped into a new phase of life when they announced the arrival of their baby boy on social media in November 2025... Read More


After OTV expose, Balasore administration halts tree cutting at Collector's office

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- The Balasore district administration on Wednesday swung into action after OTV highlighted the alleged violation of pollution control norms at the District Collector's office pre... Read More


Over 600 Odias among Indian workers stuck in Uzbekistan, protest over unpaid salaries

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- Several Odia workers, along with other Indian employees, are stranded in Uzbekistan and are reportedly unable to return home. Many of the affected Odias are from Ganjam district... Read More


Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' creates history, beats Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' to become highest-grossing Hindi film ever

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- Hindi cinema has a new box office king. Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh-starrer spy thriller, has rewritten history by becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. With a... Read More


Toxic BIG reveal on Yash's birthday: Here's what to expect

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- Rocking Star Yash is all set to turn 40 on January 8, 2026, and the celebrations have already begun among fans. As wishes pour in for the KGF star, excitement is also peaking ar... Read More


Census in Odisha: First phase to begin in April, second phase in Feb 2027

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- The first phase of the Census in Odisha will commence from April while the second phase is scheduled to be conducted in February 2027, officials said on Wednesday. During the f... Read More


Odisha Information Commission orders police inquiry into RTI abuse for extortion

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- In a significant development highlighting the misuse of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Odisha Information Commission has directed a police investigation into allegation... Read More


Youth critical after rare snake bites him in Bhadrak; reptile goes missing

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- A youth was critically injured after being bitten by a snake he was carrying around his neck in Bhadrak district, an incident reported from the Banta area on Wednesday. The inj... Read More