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Digapahandi/Chikiti: Panic gripped Jakar village under Ratanei reserve forest area of Digapahandi forest range in Ganjam district after a leopard strayed into the village and devoured three goats. According to villagers, the wild animal entered a cowshed near Maa Ratanei temple and preyed on three...

Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident, a 14-year-old boy drowned in the Kuakhai River, whose body was recovered in the wee hours of Sunday from the riverbank near Hanspal under Mancheswar police limits. The deceased has been identified as Ashutosh Swain (14), son of Linkan Swain,...

Bhubaneswar: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast formation of a low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal within the next 48 hours and issued a Yellow Warning for several districts, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning and gusty surface winds during the afternoon and evening hours,...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday extended warm greetings on the occasion of International Mother’s Day, describing mothers as the eternal source of strength, culture, and social values. In a heartfelt message, the CM paid respectful tributes to mothers across the world and said...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the top-performing states at the National Panchayat Awards 2025 announced by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj, securing honours in five categories. Along with Andhra Pradesh, Odisha is set to receive five awards, while Karnataka topped the...

Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for residents of Balakati and nearby areas, the long-pending road widening project aimed at easing traffic congestion in the market area has officially commenced. The foundation stone for the widening of Saradeipur–Nima Pada road at Balakati, under Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha...

Bhubaneswar: Initiating stern action in connection with the brutal mob lynch ing of Government Railway Police (GRP) constable Soumya Ranjan Swain in Balianta on the city outskirts May 7, Odisha Police Sunday suspended four policemen, disengaged two home guards from service and transferred the Balianta...

RAIPUR: Tilak Varma scored a tenacious 57, but a splendid 4/23 from Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru restrict Mumbai Indians to a scratchy 166 for seven in their Indian Premier League match Sunday. On a pitch replete with cracks and uneven bounce for fast...

Raipur: Tilak Varma scored a tenacious 57 but a splendid 4/23 from Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru restrict Mumbai Indians to a scratchy 166 for seven in their Indian Premier League match here Sunday. On a pitch replete with cracks and uneven bounce for...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha DGP YB Khurania Sunday directed police officers to expedite the execution of non-bailable warrants (NBWs) against offenders and invoke the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against habitual criminals. The directions were issued during a virtual review meeting on law and order attended by...