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Odisha: Jharkhand girl 'raped', rescued in critical condition in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- In yet another shameful incident, a 16 year-old girl was rescued in a critical condition after she was allegedly gang-raped in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Preliminary probe revealed... Read More


Similipal Tiger Reserve reopens for tourists in Odisha

Baripada, Oct. 18 -- The famous Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district reopened for tourists from October 18, marking the start of a new tourist season after its annual monsoon ... Read More


Odisha shocker: Teenager kills 5 yr-old to 'avenge' father's humiliation in Nabarangpur

Nabarangpur, Oct. 18 -- In a disturbing rise in juvenile offences, a 14 year-old boy allegedly murdered a five year-old child to avenge his father's humiliation in Odisha's Nabarangpur district on Fri... Read More


Odisha Govt declares October 20 as Diwali holiday

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- The Odisha Government on Saturday announced October 20 as an additional public holiday for the Diwali festival. Earlier, October 21 had been declared a holiday for the festival... Read More


Expulsion of five Central University of Odisha students over lewd WhatsApp remarks sparks controversy

Koraput, Oct. 18 -- The Central University of Odisha's decision to expel five students from the Agriculture Science Department has sparked widespread criticism among students and parents. The five st... Read More


Diwali: Educational institutions in Odisha to remain shut for 2 days

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- Educational institutions in Odisha, including schools, colleges and universities, will remain closed for two days for Diwali festival. The School and Mass Education Department... Read More


SI recruitment exam scam: Odisha Crime Branch raids key suspect Muna Mohanty's house

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- The Crime Branch of Odisha Police has intensified its investigation into the alleged scam in the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination in the state. A team of the Crime B... Read More


Odisha SI recruitment exam scam: Here's how the racket operated

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- In a major development in the SI recruitment exam scam, the Odisha Crime Branch has uncovered a large-scale question paper leak racket linked to the Combined Police Service Exa... Read More


BJD releases list of star campaigners for Nuapada bypoll in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday released a list of 40-star campaigners for the upcoming by-election to the Nuapada Assembly Constituency in Odisha. The list includes BJD p... Read More


Odisha: IAS officer Chanchal Rana assumes charge as BDA vice chairman

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- IAS officer Chanchal Rana today officially assumed charge as the 27th vice chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA). On his first day in office, he convened a m... Read More