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Balikuda: In a gruesome incident, a man allegedly hacked his father and stepmother to death reportedly over a property dispute in Teratanga village under Balikuda police limits in Jagatsinghpur district when Odisha was celebrating Pahili Raja, police said Sunday. The accused was identified as Dillip...

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to boost heritage tourism and preserve Odisha’s rich architectural legacy, the state government has notified the Operational Guidelines for Promotion of Heritage Properties under the Odisha Tourism (Amendment) Policy, 2026. The initiative aims to encourage conservation, restoration and tourism-oriented development...

Bhubaneswar/Kendrapara: BJD president Naveen Patnaik Sunday sought Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's intervention into the alleged assault and arrest of a woman sarpanch in Kendrapara district, while the victim demanded a judicial probe into the entire episode, alleging police excesses. Tikhiri Gram Panchayat's Sarpanch Chameli...

Bhubaneswar: At least seven people died and 26 others were injured in four separate road accidents across three districts of Odisha Sunday, police said. In Keonjhar district, five people died in separate road mishaps involving motorcycles in Kanjipani police station area on National Highway-49, they...

Bhadrak: A 25-year-old man allegedly hacked his mother to death with an axe in Odisha's Bhadrak district, suspecting her of practising black magic, police said Sunday. The incident took place at Jirina village under the Bant police station limits Sunday. The deceased has been identified...

Bhubaneswar: An escort service racket was busted in Bhubaneswar and four persons, including a woman were held for fraudulently cheating people through a digital platform, police said. The accused persons hailed from Khurda, Nayagarh and Cuttack districts and were operating in the city, police said....

Balasore: The driver of a tourist bus died, and at least 20 people were injured when the vehicle hit a road divider on National Highway-16 at Soro in Odisha's Balasore district Sunday, police said. The bus carrying about 45 passengers was returning to Andhra Pradesh's...

Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu led Odisha in extending greetings to its people Sunday on the occasion of Raja, an agrarian festival celebrating womanhood. Besides Murmu, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi wished people well on the occasion, highlighting that the...

Bhubaneswar: According to the Regional Centre of Indian Meteorological Department, rainfall is likely in more parts of the state over the next two to three days as the monsoon progresses. Rain activity is expected to continue across Odisha till June 18. While hot and humid...

By Arindam Ganguly, OP As Odisha is celebrating Raja, the beloved three-day festival that heralds the monsoon and celebrates womanhood, a familiar nostalgia returns. The sight of decorated swings, the aroma of freshly baked 'poda pitha', the excitement of new clothes, and the laughter of...