From unexpected gains to moments of introspection, November 8 promises a mix of opportunities and challenges for every zodiac sign. Here’s what Ganesha predicts for all today, helping you navigate work, relationships, and personal growth. Aries: Today, you will have to give in to your spouse's demands for improving the environment at home. In your own interest, it...

Puri: India’s first COP-style platform for interstate energy coordination, the Global Energy Leadership Summit (GELS) 2025, concluded in Puri Sunday with the launch of the draft Puri Declaration and the signing of four strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to accelerate the nation’s clean-energy transition. Based on discussions over the two-day summit and inputs from the Union Power...

Bhubaneswar: A dedicated Santali stall, set up by Santali Saoanhed Akhada, was inaugurated at 7th Odisha State Book Festival–2025, organised by state government at Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. This is the only stall representing the Santali language at the fair. The stall was formally inaugurated by eminent Santali writer Rambai Hembram. Others, including Kailash Chandra Baskey, Surukuni...

Bargarh: The kharif paddy procurement process in Bargarh has come to a grinding halt barely days after the process started November 28, sparking anger among farmers as mandis remain clogged with unsold grains. The delay has also kept thousands of farmers waiting for procurement tokens, while millers are reportedly staying away from lifting operations. At a meeting...

Korukonda: Tension ran high, as residents of Rakhalguda village under this block in Malkangiri district Sunday marched to MV-26 village and allegedly vandalised several houses and set some of them on fire, demanding the arrest of the accused in a case wherein a decapitated body of a woman was found three days back. Police recovered the body...

G Udayagiri: A severe cold wave has gripped the G Udayagiri area in Kandhamal district as temperatures continue to fall, affecting normal life of the residents. According to the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, the minimum temperature in G Udayagiri was recorded at 4.4°C at 8am Sunday. The minimum temperature stood at 5.4°C Saturday. Government data show that several...

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police (CP) has issued traffic advisory ahead of India vs South Africa match December 9 and practice session December 8, scheduled at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Ahead of the T20 match and practice sessions, Cuttack will witness heavy traffic on all major routes leading to the venue. Police have urged commuters to plan their...

Bargarh: Barpali Railway Station has undergone a major transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, one of the flagship initiatives of the Centre, aimed at ensuring modern, inclusive, and future-ready railway infrastructure across the nation. This initiative reflects the Centre’s broader vision of providing world-class public amenities even in semi-urban and rural regions, thereby ensuring balanced regional...

Koraput: The Sunabeda municipal administration Sunday carried out a major eviction drive to clear makeshift stalls and unauthorised business setups along the national highway passing through Semiliguda town, aiming to ease chronic traffic congestion and improve road safety. Municipal officials, supported by enforcement staff and police, began the operation early Sunday to avoid crowding and ensure a...

Saintala: Police Sunday recovered the body of a Chemical Process Worker (CPW) from the Badmal ordnance factory premises in Bolangir district. The cause of death remains unclear, officials said. According to police, two explosive-laden vans from the Aruvankadu factory in Tamil Nadu arrived at the Badmal unit Saturday evening under the supervision of CPW D. Balakrishna. The...