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Two teachers suspended after minor's body found in Nayagarh well; probe intensifies

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- Authorities have ordered administrative action and intensified the investigation into the death of a Class V student whose mutilated body was recovered from a well in Belapada v... Read More


Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers announce 'All-India Shutdown', plan your travel accordingly

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- In a major escalation of protests, the Telangana App-Based Drivers Forum (TADF) has announced an "All-India Breakdown" by app-based taxi drivers on February 7. Drivers affiliate... Read More


GRIDCO's proposal to raise bulk power tariff draws stiff opposition at OERC hearing

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- State-owned power utility GRIDCO has proposed a significant hike in the bulk supply price (BSP) of electricity for the 2026-27 financial year, drawing strong objections from con... Read More


Turekela gang-rape case; 22-year adult among five juveniles involved in the crime

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- In a major development in the gang-rape case involving a minor girl under the Turekela police station limits in Bolangir district, police have taken six accused into custody, in... Read More


President Droupadi Murmu performs ancestral rituals in Puri, offers prayers at Jagannath temple

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- President Droupadi Murmu on her third day visit to Odisha beginning February 2 offered prayers in Puri, where she performed Pind Daan rituals and later visited the Sri Jagannath... Read More


Hardcore Maoist with Rs 21 lakh reward surrenders before Malkangiri SP

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- A hardcore Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 21 lakh surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Malkangiri, on Wednesday, marking a significant breakthrough in ongoing anti-M... Read More


Gold, silver prices rally again as global uncertainty fuels market volatility

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp rebound in the domestic market, reversing the recent downward trend amid growing global and macroeconomic uncertainties. After a brief ... Read More


India-U.S. deal sparks nifty jumps to 4.8%, sensex surges 3,656 points

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- The domestic equity markets opened with a historic surge on Tuesday, fueled by upbeat global cues following the announcement of a key India-US trade deal. Benchmark indices wit... Read More


President Droupadi Murmu to observe ancestral rites at sacred sites in Jajpur and Puri

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- President Droupadi Murmu will perform Pinda Daan, an important ancestral ritual in Hindu tradition, at two sacred sites in Odisha, Nabhi Gaya in Jajpur and Swetaganga in Puri, a... Read More


President Murmu offers prayers at Maa Biraja temple in Jajpur during Odisha visit

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a six-day visit to Odisha, visited Jajpur on Tuesday, the second day of her tour, and offered prayers at the revered Maa Biraja Temple, accor... Read More