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Strider Sekhar and the Chandrasekhar connection: How Elon Musk's son's name reflects an Indian scientific legacy

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- Elon Musk is no stranger to extremes- whether in ambition, innovation, or wealth. Frequently described as the richest person on Earth, Musk has recently dominated headlines amid... Read More


Odia Jatra actor Piyush Tripathy returns to stage amid contract dispute; denies receiving Court notice

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- Odia jatra actor Piyush Tripathy resumed stage performances on Thursday night despite an ongoing contractual dispute involving jatra troupes, stating that he has not received an... Read More


Severe frost sweeps Odisha's Koida as temperatures stay below 5degC

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- Severe frost conditions have gripped Koida in Odisha's Sundargarh district for the second consecutive day, following a sustained drop in night temperatures to below 5 degrees Ce... Read More


Severe cold and dense fog grip Odisha, sub-zero temperature recorded in Similipal

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- Large parts of Odisha continue to reel under severe cold wave conditions, with dense fog and biting temperatures disrupting normal life across the state. In several regions, thi... Read More


Puri Srimandir temple administration hikes parking fee to Rs 500 at four Bhakta Nivas

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri has revised the parking charges at its Bhakta Nivas facilities in the pilgrim town, increasing the fee for four-wheelers... Read More


Court Bars Popular Odia Jatra Actor Piyush Tripathy From Performing On StageI Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- Court Bars Popular Odia Jatra Actor Piyush Tripathy From Performing On Stage I Odisha#odiajatra#piyushtripathy#courtbans#odisha#otvnews#otvenglish -----------------------------... Read More


Makar Sankranti 2026: Indian Railways announces 150 special trains

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- To manage the heavy passenger rush during the Makar Sankranti festival season, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced the operation of around 150 special trains across ke... Read More


'This is unacceptable': Viral video of Bengaluru traffic cop slapping biker sparks outrage

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- A resurfaced video from Bengaluru showing a traffic police constable slapping a two-wheeler rider during a routine traffic enforcement drive has sparked widespread outrage onlin... Read More


Major Setback to Maoists: 26 Andhra-Odisha division cadres carrying bounty of Rs 64L surrender

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- As many as 26 Maoists from the Andhra-Odisha Division surrendered before the Sukma district police of Chhattisgarh on Thursday. A cumulative reward of Rs 64 lakh was announced o... Read More


Republic Day 2026: How to book parade tickets online, prices, schedule and beating the retreat details

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- India is all set to celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, with grand celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The iconic event draws massive attention not only from ... Read More