Frequent power cuts trigger 12-hour bandh in Odisha's Daspalla, normal life affected

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- Normal life came to a standstill in Odisha's Daspalla on Tuesday as residents observed a 12-hour bandh to protest against frequent unannounced power cuts and demand uninterrupt... Read More

Odisha State Film Awards controversy escalates; Manoj Mishra, Harihara Mahapatra engage in war of words

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- A fresh controversy erupted over the Odisha State Film Awards, with actor Manoj Mishra questioning the selection of Harihara Mahapatra as the Best Actor for the 2023 film Dho R... Read More

Microfinance company takes away elderly couple's ration card over loan default in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- An elderly couple in Odisha's Bolangir district has accused employees of a microfinance company of taking away their ration card, rice and other household items after their son... Read More

Fire breaks out on Ramayan jatra stage in Odisha's Berhampur, major mishap averted

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- A major mishap was averted after a fire broke out on a jatra stage during a Ramayana performance at Lanjia village on the outskirts of Berhampur in Odisha's Ganjam district. Th... Read More

Mob assault on the rise in Odisha; youth beaten to death over theft suspicion in Khordha

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- A youth allegedly died after being brutally assaulted by a mob on suspicion of theft in Odisha's Khordha district, in yet another case of alleged mob violence in the state. The... Read More

What happens when Lord Jagannath goes into 15-day quarantine before Rath Yatra in Puri Srimandir

Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- Following the grand ceremonial bath on Debasnana Purnima, the Sibling Deities, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath, will enter their annual 15-day period of stri... Read More

After egg row, West Bengal looks to Odisha's midday meal model

Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- The West Bengal government is considering Odisha's model of providing eggs in school midday meals after its decision to hand over the programme to ISKCON triggered a political ... Read More

Naba Das murder: Dipali Das renews demand for CBI probe, questions Odisha Government

Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- The demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the murder of former Odisha Health Minister Naba Das has resurfaced once again. Dipali Das, the former minist... Read More

Priest arrested for 'stripping, assaulting' minor over theft accusation in Odisha's Gajapati

Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- A temple priest was arrested after allegedly stripping and assaulting a minor boy over suspicion of theft at the Hanuman Temple premises in Odisha's Gajapati district. The inc... Read More

Bhubaneswar hit-and-run: Truck drags scooter for nearly 1 km, rider critically injured

Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- A shocking hit-and-run incident was reported in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Sunday evening after a truck allegedly hit a scooter and dragged it for nearly a kilometre near the Jharp... Read More

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