Rayagada: An unusual scene unfolded on Mahashivratri in Ambadala’s Amlabhata area under Muniguda block of Rayagada district, where a young man performed ‘dandavat pranam’ for nearly four kilometres along a road to reach a Shiva temple, seeking divine blessings for his love. The youth was...
Kendrapara: A three-month-long caste row at an anganwadi centre in a village in Odisha's Kendrapara district ended Monday as upper caste children returned to the facility and consumed food cooked by a Dalit woman helper. Of the 20 children on the roll, 16 came to...
Rayagada: Police in Rayagada arrested a web journalist and another person Sunday night for allegedly posing as Maoists and “threatening” companies operating in the district. The two have been identified as Anubrata Bara, also known as Ranju, a web channel journalist from Rayagada town, and...
Rourkela: India endured a 2-4 defeat against Argentina in the last match of the Rourkela leg of the FIH Men's Pro League 2025–26 Sunday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. Tadeo Marcucci (28’, 49’) led the Argentinian attack with a brace, while Tomas Domene (18’)...
Khallikote: A Class 10 student of Sri Aurobindo Purnanga Siksha Kendra died after reportedly collapsing during a morning walk Sunday. The deceased was identified as Mihir Pradhan, a hostel inmate of the school who was scheduled to appear for his HSC examinations in the coming...
Koraput/Pottangi: At least seven passengers were injured after an Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) bus overturned on Salur bypass road in Andhra Pradesh bordering Pottangi block of Koraput district Saturday night. According to reports, the bus had departed from MV-79 village in Malkangiri district...
Bhubaneswar: Officials of the Bhubaneswar Excise department were allegedly attacked and misbehaved with during a late-night raid Sunday at ‘ODO2 The High Level’, a bar and pub under the jurisdiction of Kharavela police station, which was found operating beyond permitted hours. Authorities said the bar...
Bhubaneswar: An 11-year-old boy has been missing since February 9 after he stepped out to play near his home at Shantipalli Basti under the jurisdiction of Saheed Nagar police station. The child, identified as Dillip Shabar, was reported missing by his mother, Sunita Shabar, who...
Bhubaneswar: In a major statewide crackdown under Operation Cyber Kavach, Odisha Police carried out coordinated cyber enforcement operations across multiple districts Sunday, targeting mule bank accounts and facilitators of organised cyber fraud networks. Supervised by respective SSPs and DCPs, dedicated district cyber teams conducted verification...
Bhubaneswar: On the auspicious occasion of ‘Maha Shivratri’, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday announced a Rs 330 crore comprehensive development plan for Ekamra Kshetra, marking a major push to strengthen the spiritual and heritage landscape of the Temple City. After offering prayers at the...
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