Odisha News

    February 21, 2026

    Woman Attempts Self-Immolation At Bhadrak Collectorate Over Job Grievance

    Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a distressed young woman allegedly attempted self-immolation at the Bhadrak Collectorate on Saturday, reportedly protesting…
    February 21, 2026

    Odisha Schools Directed To Take Heat Wave Precautions For Summer 2026

    Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education Department has issued a directive to all schools across Odisha to adopt precautionary measures…
    February 21, 2026

    Kendrapara Police Arrest Five School Staff for Repeated Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Student

    Kendrapara: In a swift and decisive operation, the Rajkanika Police have arrested five staff members of the Oxford English Medium…
    February 21, 2026

    Odisha Police Launch ‘Cyber Kavach’ Drive to Curb Cyber Fraud, Recover ₹2 Crore

    Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on digital crime, Odisha Police, under the direction of DGP YB Khurania, have intensified their…
    February 21, 2026

    Odisha Seizes 97.8 kg Brown Sugar Since 2022: Excise Minister

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Excise Department has seized a total of 97,804 grams of brown sugar and arrested 1,234 people over…
    February 21, 2026

    Man Arrested in Suspicious Death Case of Wife in Malkangiri

    Police arrested Bhaskar Kirsani of Sadashivpur village under Korukonda block, Malkangiri district, after his wife Dalimba Kirsani died under suspicious…
    February 21, 2026

    Kalahandi Forester Arrested in DA Case

    Odisha Vigilance arrested Bhagabat Bhusan Behera, Forester of Bhatangpadar Forest Section under Bhawanipatna Forest Range, Kalahandi district, in a disproportionate…
    February 21, 2026

    Odisha Unveils Multi-Pronged Tourism Promotion Plan

    Odisha government announced a series of multi-pronged initiatives to attract domestic and international tourists to its famous destinations, including Puri,…
    February 21, 2026

    Couple suspected to die off excessive drinking in Jharsuguda

    Jharsuguda: A death of a couple has shocked the Brajarajnagar area people of Jharsuguda district. According to reports, a man…
    February 21, 2026

    Odisha Budget 2026–27 allocates over 73% to social and economic sectors

    The Odisha government’s ₹3.10 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 places strong emphasis on welfare and development, with social and economic…
    February 21, 2026

    Man killed as truck runs over bike in Balasore

    Jaleswar: A man was killed in a road accident in Balsore after a rice-laden truck ran over a bike on…
    February 21, 2026

    Odisha Assembly paralysed as opposition protests over farmers’ issues

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly has been adjourned till 4:00 PM on the fifth day of the budget session after the…

    Business News

      February 18, 2026

      Stock markets open lower amid weakness in IT, Services shares

      MUMBAI: (Feb 18) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began the trade on a negative territory on Wednesday, tracking losses…
      February 18, 2026

      Rupee rises 5 paise to 90.67 against US dollar

      MUMBAI: (Feb 18) The rupee rose 5 paise to 90.67 against the US dollar on Wednesday on the back of…
      February 12, 2026

      Rupee rises 38 paise to 90.40 against US dollar

      MUMBAI: (Feb 12) The rupee appreciated 38 paise to 90.40 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported…
      February 12, 2026

      Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by IT firms, weak US cues

      MUMBAI: (Feb 12) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday dragged down by heavy losses…
      February 5, 2026

      Rupee rises 7 paise to 90.40 against the US dollar

      MUMBAI: (Feb 5) The rupee traded in a narrow range and gained 7 paise to 90.40 against the US dollar…
      February 5, 2026

      Stock markets decline in early trade

      MUMBAI: (Feb 5) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday after a three-day rally amid a…
      February 4, 2026

      Rupee dips after India-US trade rally

      MUMBAI: (Feb 4) The rupee depreciated 22 paise to 90.54 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, following…
      February 4, 2026

      Stock market advances in early deals on fresh foreign fund inflows, India-US trade pact

      MUMBAI: (Feb 4) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading higher in early trade on Wednesday, building on previous day’s…
      February 1, 2026

      Silver collapses 19 pc to Rs 3.12 lakh per kg

      NEW DELHI: Silver prices collapsed 19 per cent to Rs 3.12 lakh per kg in the national capital, while gold…
      February 1, 2026

      Airbus bags order for 3 helicopters from Indian operator

      NEW DELHI: Airbus said it has bagged an order for three helicopters from an Indian operator, including the H175 helicopter.…

      India News

        February 21, 2026

        Mumbai Crime Branch issues LOC against Lawrence Bishnoi gang member in Ranveer Singh threat case

        Mumbai: In a major development in the ongoing probe into threats targeting Bollywood personalities, the Mumbai Crime Branch has issued a…
        February 20, 2026

        Shashi Tharoor targets the Kerala Story 2 teaser

        Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized the newly released teaser for the upcoming film The Kerala Story 2, accusing…
        February 18, 2026

        Amit Shah to visit ISKCON headquarters at Mayapur

        KOLKATA: (Feb 18) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit ISKCON headquarters at Mayapur in West Bengal on Wednesday, state…
        February 16, 2026

        Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrives in Amaravati

        Amaravati: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived in Amravati, Andhra Pradesh, ahead of attending the AI-India Impact summit in Delhi. Gates is…
        February 14, 2026

        PM witnesses special IAF aerial show at emergency landing facility in Assam

        MORAN: (Feb 14) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday witnessed an aerial show featuring IAF’s fighter jets and transport helicopters,…
        February 10, 2026

        YouTuber Nitish Rajput Sued 2.5cr by SSC Exam Firm Over Irregularity Claims

        Independent journalist and YouTuber Nitish Rajput is currently facing a high-stakes legal battle following a ₹2.5 crore defamation lawsuit filed by Eduquity Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in a…
        February 10, 2026

        Manipur: Curfew imposed after houses set ablaze in Ukhrul’s Litan

        Imphal: Miscreants set fire to several houses overnight in villages around Litan in Ukhrul district, Manipur Police said on Monday.…
        February 9, 2026

        Delhi Records ‘Poor’ AQI Amid Shallow Fog

        New Delhi: The national capital woke up to shallow fog and slightly warmer temperatures on Monday, signaling a gradual transition…
        February 4, 2026

        SIR matter: WB CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Supreme Court

        New Delhi: Amid the row over the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls in the poll-bound West Bengal, Chief Minister…
        February 3, 2026

        Trump reduces reciprocal tariff on India from 25% to 18%

        Washington D.C: In a major step in strengthening relationship with India, United States of America President Donald John Trump reduced the…

        Health News

          January 7, 2026

          What Happens When You Quit Sugar For 14 Days

          Sugar is an omnipresent part of our diets, found in everything from sweet treats to seemingly healthy foods. However, consuming…
          November 23, 2025

          Blood Types A and B Linked to Higher Autoimmune Liver Disease Risk

          New research has identified a significant association between common ABO blood groups and the risk of developing autoimmune liver diseases,…
          October 4, 2025

          Scientists convert a kidney from blood type A to universal type O

          In a step toward increasing access to donor organs, scientists have converted a blood-type-A kidney to blood type O and…