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ISKCON holds untimely Rath Yatra again, this time in Rishikesh; faces backlash

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has once again found itself at the centre of controversy for allegedly violating Jagannath tradition by organising ... Read More


Suspended BJD leader Sreemayee Mishra targets Naveen Patnaik over Nuapada Bypoll candidate

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- Suspended Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Sreemayee Mishra on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the party and its leadership, Naveen Patnaik, following the announcement of S... Read More


Puri Srimandir development: Committee discusses spiritual and infrastructural upgrades; focus on Parikrama project

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The first meeting of the Cultural and Technical Joint Committee of the Puri Srimandir was held on Tuesday, focusing on spiritual, cultural, and religious aspects to enhance the... Read More


Massive fire destroys 4-storey commercial building in Balasore; loss estimated at Rs 5 Crore

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- A massive fire broke out at a four-storey commercial establishment named Banaja Store near Cinema Square under Balasore Town Police Station limits in the early hours of Wednesd... Read More


India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid approved, final decision on November 26

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a major boost to India's sporting ambitions, Ahmedabad has been officially recommended as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. The announcement came afte... Read More


Battery scooter fire during charging triggers LPG cylinder explosion; 3-storey house gutted in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- A devastating fire broke out in Nuasahi village of Khallikote, Ganjam district, after a battery-operated scooter caught fire on Wednesday while being charged at home. The fire ... Read More


Police SI recruitment scam: Mastermind Shankar Prusty fled to Dubai via Nepal, seeks anticipatory bail

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a significant development in the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment scam, Shankar Prusty, alleged to be the mastermind behind the racket and head of Panchsoft Comp... Read More


Naveen Patnaik announces Snehangini Chhuria as BJD candidate for Nuapada by-election

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The BJD has announced Snehangini Chhuria as its candidate for the upcoming bypoll in Nuapada. Announcing the candidature, party president Naveen Patnaik said, "I wish to decla... Read More


How Much EPF Can Be Withdrawn Immediately? Government Clarification

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The Labour Ministry has clarified that employees can now immediately withdraw up to 75% of their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) balance upon leaving a job. Contrary to social ... Read More


Odisha lady agriculture Officer found dead after sending daughter to school

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a shocking incident, a lady agriculture officer of Basudevpur block in Odisha's Bhadrak district was found hanging inside her rented house, raising suspicion of suicide. Her... Read More