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Darshan at Puri Jagannath Temple to remain closed on August 17 for special ritual

India, Aug. 16 -- Darshan at the Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain suspended for four hours on Monday, August 17, to facilitate a special ritual of Lord Jagannath and His Holy Siblings, the Shree J... Read More


Odisha celebrates 80th Independence Day; CM Majhi outlines vision for prosperous and developed state by 2036

India, Aug. 15 -- Marking the 80th Independence Day of the nation, Odisha joined the rest of the country in grand celebrations on August 15, 2026. Addressing a large gathering at Mahatma Gandhi Marg... Read More


Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces major reforms, free KG-to-PG education and 42-year age limit for Govt jobs

India, Aug. 15 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced a slew of major initiatives and policy reforms in education, government recruitment, agriculture, infrastructure, inves... Read More


Teacher dies, three students critical after electrocution during Independence Day preparations in Odisha

India, Aug. 15 -- A teacher died and three students sustained serious injuries after they were reportedly electrocuted while preparing for an Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony at a private educa... Read More


National Flag hoisted upside down at Independence Day event in Odisha's Sundaragada

India, Aug. 15 -- An alleged disrespect to the National Flag was reported during the 80th Independence Day celebrations organised by the Subdega block administration at the New Odisha High School play... Read More


Odisha: FIR lodged against BJD MP for 'objectionable' social media post against BJP chief Nitin Nabin

India, Aug. 15 -- An FIR has been lodged against Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Rajya Sabha MP Sulata Deo for her alleged objectionable social media post against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president... Read More


MMDR Amendment Bill: Naveen urges Majhi to convene all-party meet, Odisha Assembly Spl session

India, Aug. 14 -- Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, has expressed concern over the passage of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in t... Read More


Senior IPS officer Vinaytosh Mishra appointed as acting DGP of Odisha

India, Aug. 14 -- The state government has appointed senior IPS officer Vinaytosh Mishra as the acting Director General of Police (DGP) in Odisha. Mishra, the Director General of CID and Crime Branch... Read More


Couple killed, 3-year-old son critical as truck hits bike in Odisha's Sundargarh

India, Aug. 14 -- In a saddening incident, a couple was killed and their three-year-old son was critically injured in a road mishap in Odisha's Sundargarh district on Friday. The mishap occurred in B... Read More


Ravenshaw varsity row deepens as RUTA terms chief warden, wardens' appointments 'unilateral'

India, Aug. 14 -- The faculty members of Ravenshaw University in Odisha's Cuttack city have expressed resentment over the varsity authorities' decision to appoint a new Chief Warden, Deputy Chief Ward... Read More