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Odisha to get new Secretariat and Assembly buildings; renovation work begins ahead of President's probable visit

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 15 -- Odisha has approved a major redesign of its administrative and legislative complex, with the state government giving in-principle clearance for constructing new Secretariat and... Read More


Andhra health team stopped inside Kotia; Odisha officials intervene amid renewed border tensions

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 15 -- Tensions resurfaced in the Kotia region on Friday after a health team from Andhra Pradesh entered Uparaganjei Padar village under Kotia panchayat without permission, prompting ... Read More


Engagement shoot turns tragic: Videographer found dead in pond in Dhenkanal; family alleges murder

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 15 -- A man, who had reportedly travelled to Mukhtapashi for an engagement video shoot, was found dead in a pond near the Mukhtapashi Math under Kamakhyanagar police limits in Dhenka... Read More


Odisha shocker! Police Constable murdered, body hidden behind house; accused held

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 15 -- A shocking case of targeted violence emerged from Balisahi village in Boudh district, where a police constable was murdered, allegedly due to previous enmity. The incident came... Read More


B.Tech student smuggles 22kg ganja to gift iPhone to girlfriend on her birthday; arrested

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 15 -- A B-Tech student in Odisha has been arrested after he allegedly attempted to fund an iPhone purchase for his girlfriend's birthday by smuggling ganja. The incident took place i... Read More


Home Guard arrested for job fraud in Dhenkanal; father also under scrutiny

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 15 -- In yet another embarrassment for the police force, allegations of job fraud have surfaced in Dhenkanal, where a Home Guard posted at the Superintendent of Police (SP) office ha... Read More


Pitabas Panda murder: Test Identification Parade of 8 accused conducted in Berhampur Jail

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 15 -- A crucial Test Identification (TI) parade was conducted on Saturday inside the Berhampur Circle Jail, marking a significant step forward in the investigation into the murder of... Read More


OPRB faces heat as SI aspirants stage protest, demand timely re-test amid CBI probe

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 15 -- Tension mounted outside the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) office as SI (Sub-Inspector) aspirants staged a loud protest in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. With the CBI invest... Read More


IND vs SA: Fans slam Eden Gardens pitch, call it 'dangerous' and unfit for Test cricket

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 15 -- The historic Eden Gardens, known for producing memorable cricketing moments, has become the center of outrage as fans and former players slam the pitch used for the India vs So... Read More


Rebellion intensifies within BJD as leaders, workers vent anger after Nuapada defeat

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 15 -- Dissent within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is growing sharper by the day following the party's embarrassing loss in the Nuapada bypoll. The defeat has triggered a wave of frustra... Read More