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Frequent power cuts leave residents sweltering amid heatwave in Odisha's Gajapati

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- As a scorching heatwave sweeps across Odisha, residents of Paralakhemundi in Gajapati district are facing double trouble, soaring temperatures above 40degC and persistent electr... Read More


Commissionerate Police bust inter-state bike theft gang; 3 arrested, 15 stolen vehicles recovered

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- In a major law enforcement breakthrough, the Commissionerate Police on Saturday successfully busted an inter-state bike theft gang operating in Bhubaneswar, arresting three accu... Read More


'Around 40% lawyers in India are fake': BCI Chairman makes shocking claim

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- The Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra made a startling claim, alleging that nearly 35 to 40% of lawyers practising in courts across India are 'fake' and may... Read More


Odisha +2 admissions 2026-27 to start from May 26; key details inside

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- Odisha School and Mass Education Department on Saturday released the notification for Plus Two (+2) admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, with online applications schedul... Read More


Grief turns fatal: Man dies by suicide following son's death in Jajpur

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- A man and son died in separate incidents within a short span of time in Manasingh village under Mangalpur police station limits in Odisha's Jajpur district. This prompted police... Read More


Consumers brace for inflation shock as fuel prices rise again

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- Petrol and diesel prices were increased again on Saturday, marking the third hike in fuel rates within the last 10 days. This resulted in raised concerns about a possible rise i... Read More


Public fury mounts over frequent power cuts during heatwave conditions in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- Frequent power outages amid intense heat and high humidity triggered protests in several parts of Odisha. Residents alleged prolonged disruptions in electricity supply and inade... Read More


Low pressure likely to form over Bay of Bengal by May end: IMD

Bhubaneswar, May 22 -- A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal towards the end of this month raising the possibility of intensified thunderstorm activity across Odisha, predicted ... Read More


Garam Masala sent businessman to jail for 57 days! HC granted Rs.10 lakh after lab tests revealed 'not drugs'

Bhubaneswar, May 22 -- What began as a routine airport security screening eventually turned into a prolonged legal and personal ordeal for a Madhya Pradesh businessman. In a striking case of alleged p... Read More


Six killed, four critical as bus hits and drags auto rickshaw in Odisha's Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, May 22 -- At least six persons were killed and four others sustained critical injuries after a speeding bus rammed into an auto-rickshaw near Ladakapalli Chhak under Purushottampur police... Read More