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Bhadrak minor girl's rape-murder case: Politics intensifies as BJD, Congress observe bandh; CM announces Rs 10 lakh aid

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- The alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in Chandbali of Bhadrak district has triggered sharp political reactions, with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Congress jointly ca... Read More


Odisha celebrates Christmas with midnight prayers, churches decked up to mark festivities

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- Christmas began with religious devotion and festive fervour across Odisha, with churches witnessing large congregations during midnight prayers. Churches remained crowded until... Read More


10 feared dead as sleeper bus catches fire after collision with truck in Karnataka

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- At least ten people were burned alive after a private sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a truck in Karnataka's Chitradurga district in the early hours of Thurs... Read More


Dense fog blankets Odisha; traffic disrupted in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar as cold wave continues

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- Large parts of Odisha witnessed dense fog coupled with severe cold conditions on Thursday morning, disrupting normal life and significantly affecting road traffic across severa... Read More


Train fare revision from December 26; no hike in these categories

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- Indian Railways has rationalised its passenger fare structure with effect from December 26, 2025, aiming to strike a balance between passenger affordability and long-term opera... Read More


Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike among four killed in Odisha encounter, carried Rs 1.10 crore bounty.

India, Dec. 25 -- In a major blow to Maoist leadership, four armed Maoists, including senior Central Committee member Ganesh Uike, were killed during an encounter with security forces in Kandhamal dis... Read More


Odisha celebrates Christmas with midnight prayers, churches decked up to mark festivities.

India, Dec. 25 -- Christmas began with religious devotion and festive fervour across Odisha, with churches witnessing large congregations during midnight prayers. Churches remained crowded until late ... Read More


Iconic Indian snacks leave American vlogger delightfully surprised in first taste test, watch

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- Indian snacks, known for their punchy spices, layered flavours and addictive textures, have long been favourites at home. Now, they're winning hearts far beyond Indian borders.... Read More


Odisha Vigilance arrests Sambalpur senior revenue assistant in DA case

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- Odisha Vigilance on Thursday arrested Basudev Bhoi, Senior Revenue Assistant in the office of the Settlement Officer, Major Settlement, Sambalpur, in connection with a dispropo... Read More


Gold ornaments, cash looted from Rekula Mangala temple in Kamakhyanagar; locals warn of protest

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- Miscreants decamped with gold ornaments worth several lakhs of rupees and cash from the donation box after breaking into the Rekula Mangala temple in Kamakhyanagar in Dhenkanal... Read More