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Car rams into Police patrolling van in Bhubaneswar; driver, two cops injured

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- A late-night road accident was reported at Acharya Vihar Square in Odisha's Bhubaneswar after a car rammed into an on-duty police patrolling vehicle, leaving three persons seri... Read More


Miscreants attack youth with sword on Bhubaneswar streets over past rivalry

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- Panic gripped Bhubaneswar after a brutal sword attack rocked the state capital on Saturday, leaving the AIIMS Road soaked in blood. The incident took place early in the mornin... Read More


IND Vs NZ: India's 'pocket-sized dynamite' Ishan Kishan seals opener slot in T20 World Cup?

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- Ishan Kishan, often described as 'pocket-sized dynamite' of team India, lived up to the hype, making batting look ridiculously easy as he struck his maiden T20I century. The le... Read More


Speeding luxury car rams into police patrolling van in Bhubaneswar, several injured

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- Bhubaneswar witnessed yet another late-night accident involving a luxury car, after a speeding vehicle rammed into a police patrolling van, leaving the car badly damaged and so... Read More


Odisha govt promotes three senior IAS officers to Additional Chief Secretary rank

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- In a significant move, the Odisha government on Saturday elevated three senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers from the 1996 batch to the rank of Additional Chief ... Read More


OHRC declares use of 'Dahani' term criminal offence, seeks stronger anti witch-hunting law in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) held that the use of the term 'Dahani', meaning witch, should be treated as a criminal offence and issued a set of strict directions t... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26 hails Odisha as model state for growth, inclusion

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- Odisha has been repeatedly cited in the Economic Survey 2025-26 for policy innovation and on-ground outcomes shaping reforms in growth, resilience and inclusion. From climate a... Read More


SC declares menstrual hygiene a Constitutional Right, mandates free sanitary pads in schools

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- In a landmark ruling on Friday, the Supreme Court held that the right to menstrual hygiene is an integral part of the right to life and the right to privacy guaranteed under Ar... Read More


Historic shift in Budget speech: Part B to take centre stage in Union Budget 2026

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- Union Budget 2026, scheduled to be tabled tomorrow, Sunday, February 01, 2026, is expected to break a long-standing tradition and introduce a significant shift in the Finance M... Read More


'No work without PC': Odisha BDO accused of corruption, 36 leaders gherao Collectorate

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- Serious allegations of corruption have been levelled against the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Bolagarh inOdisha's Khordha district, triggering strong protests by elected ... Read More