Odisha News
September 28, 2026
Quintals Ganja Seized in Kalahandi, Courier Manager Held
The Excise Department has seized around 500 kg of ganja from a courier office near Kesinga Road in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi…
September 28, 2026
CM Majhi to Visit Chhattisgarh for Mahanadi Talks
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is expected to visit Chhattisgarh after the ongoing Assembly session to meet Chief Minister…
September 28, 2026
BJD Holds Mass Protest in Bhubaneswar Over MMDR Amendment Act
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) organised a large-scale demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Monday, September 28, opposing the Centre’s Mines and…
September 28, 2026
MMDR Amendment Act: BJD Calls Mass Protest as Opposition Uproar Disrupts Assembly
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has appealed to the people of Odisha to join its mass protest at Lower…
September 27, 2026
BJP Youth Leader Soumya Ranjan Jena Appointed As BMC Cell Coordinator
BJP youth leader Soumya Ranjan Jena has been appointed as the Coordinator of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Cell by…
September 26, 2026
1,499 Smart Meter Billing Complaints Reported in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s power distribution companies received 1,499 complaints over incorrect billing from smart prepaid meters in the last two years,…
September 26, 2026
Odisha Rain To Ease, Thunderstorm Alert
Rainfall intensity across Odisha is expected to decline from Sunday as the depression over Madhya Pradesh moves further northwest and…
September 26, 2026
Vedanta Accelerates Odisha Expansion with 3 MTPA Smelter, Plans Major Hospital in Kalahandi
Vedanta Group is set to scale up its industrial presence in Odisha, with chairman Anil Agarwal announcing plans for major…
September 26, 2026
Odisha Launches ‘Angan Ka Utsav’ Across 74,224 Anganwadi Centres
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Saturday launched the three-day ‘Angan Ka Utsav’ campaign to promote nutrition, health awareness…
September 26, 2026
Odisha’s Rich Heritage Featured in PM Mementos e-Auction 2026
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s distinctive cultural identity has found prominent representation in the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026, with 62 artefacts reflecting the…
September 25, 2026
5 Months’ Pension Dues Pending in Odisha, Govt Promises Payment by October
The Odisha government has assured that beneficiaries who have been waiting for their pension payments under the Indira Gandhi National…
September 25, 2026
Odisha Yet to Quantify Revenue Impact of Amended MMDR Act
The Odisha government has not yet carried out a detailed assessment of the financial impact of the amended MMDR Act,…
Business News
September 6, 2026
iBRICS Summit to Draw Over 500 Investors, Finance Ministers and Business Leaders
More than 500 institutional investors, finance ministers and business leaders are expected to attend the inaugural iBRICS Summit, which will…
August 24, 2026
India Negotiating Trade Deals Covering $15 Trillion GDP: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India is negotiating trade agreements with 8–9 more countries and…
August 23, 2026
Centre Removes 12-Minute Advertisement Cap for TV Channels
The Central Government has removed the 12-minute limit on the duration of advertisements that television channels can broadcast. The change…
August 21, 2026
Government Allows Duty-Free Import of 10 Lakh MT Raw Sugar
The government has permitted duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh metric tonnes of raw sugar until October 31, 2026.…
August 20, 2026
DoT Orders Telecom Firms to Block SIMs Beyond 9-Connection Limit
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom operators to stop issuing new mobile connections to subscribers who already have…
August 20, 2026
India Replaces Indonesia as Asia’s Most Unfavoured Stock Market
India has overtaken Indonesia as the least-preferred stock market in Asia, according to Bank of America’s latest survey of global…
August 19, 2026
Ola-Uber-Rapido to Face New Rules From Sept 1
Maharashtra is set to introduce new rules for app-based passenger transport services such as Ola, Uber and Rapido from September…
August 19, 2026
PSBs Urged to Become ‘Cool’ for Gen Z
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged public sector banks (PSBs) to become more youth-friendly and modern to attract Gen Z…
August 19, 2026
Dabur, Ferns N Petals Among Firms Facing FSSAI Action
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has said that six companies, including Dabur India and Ferns N…
August 18, 2026
Bhubaneswar cab strike enters day 2, passengers face trouble
The protest by app-based taxi drivers in Bhubaneswar entered its second day on Tuesday, with OLA, Uber and Rapido drivers…
Crime News
September 28, 2026
SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Minor’s Alleged Gang-Rape Inside Moving Bus
September 3, 2026
Puri man pours petrol on wife, sets her ablaze over family dispute
September 2, 2026
Bombay High Court Orders CBI Probe into Disha Salian Death Case
India News
September 28, 2026
SC on Recent Delhi Rape Cases Involving Minors: ‘Painful Parallel to Nirbhaya Case’
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of recent cases of sexual assault involving minors and…
September 28, 2026
Protests Erupt in Ujjain Over Shahi Masjid Demolition Plan
Ujjain: Tension prevailed in Ujjain on Monday as protesters clashed with police and stones were hurled during demonstrations against the…
September 28, 2026
SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Minor’s Alleged Gang-Rape Inside Moving Bus
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of the alleged gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl inside…
September 28, 2026
Nationwide Bank Strike Deferred After IBA–Bank Unions Reach Agreement
The proposed three-day nationwide bank strike has been deferred following an agreement between the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and bank…
September 26, 2026
Gadkari Pushes Sugar Mills Beyond Sugar
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged sugar mills to reduce their dependence on sugar and diversify into ethanol, compressed biogas…
September 26, 2026
India Women’s Kabaddi Team Wins Gold at Asian Games 2026
India secured its third gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games as the women’s kabaddi team defeated Iran 37-34 in…
September 26, 2026
UNSC Reform Needed to Give Developing Nations Greater Voice: Vikram Misri
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has called for urgent reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stressing the need for…
September 26, 2026
CJI Surya Kant Launches India’s First Victim Rights Centre in Patna
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant inaugurated India’s first Victim Rights Centre in Patna, marking a significant step towards…
September 26, 2026
Manjhi Flags Limited Speaking Time for SC, ST MPs in Lok Sabha
Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to ensure…
September 25, 2026
Jio Rejects TRAI’s 80% Network Slicing Threshold
Reliance Jio has opposed TRAI’s proposal to treat 80% network utilisation as a threshold for identifying congestion, warning that it…
Entertainment News
September 20, 2026
Salman Backs Katrina Amid Trolling, Vicky’s Silence Questioned
September 14, 2026
‘Ramayana’ First Song ‘Jai Jai Ram’ To Release On Ganesh Chaturthi
September 9, 2026
Jaideep Ahlawat clarifies Akshaye Khanna replacement in ‘Drishyam 3’
Health News
August 29, 2026
Emraan Hashmi Tests Positive for Swine Flu, Bengaluru Event Postponed
Emraan Hashmi Tests Positive for Swine Flu, Bengaluru Event Postponed Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi has reportedly tested positive for swine…
August 26, 2026
IMA Issues H1N1 Advisory, Urges Public to Stay Alert, Not Panic
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has issued a public health advisory following a seasonal increase in Influenza A (H1N1) cases…
August 24, 2026
No Need to Panic Over H1N1, Says ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has clarified that no new strain of H1N1 influenza has been detected and…