Odisha News

    February 19, 2026

    Daylight Robberies Spark Fear in Bhubaneswar; Police Step Up Crackdown

    Bhubaneswar: A series of bold daylight robberies and attacks has triggered panic among residents of the state capital, with criminals…
    February 19, 2026

    Kantabanji Sub-Jail Superintendent Suspended Over Alleged Misconduct

    Bhubaneswar: The Jailor-cum-Superintendent of Kantabanji Sub-Jail, Santoshini Dash, has been suspended with immediate effect by the Director General of Prisons…
    February 19, 2026

    1,771 School Buses in Odisha Running Without Valid Permits, Govt Tells Assembly

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday informed the Assembly that 1,771 buses operated by educational institutions across the state are…
    February 19, 2026

    Odisha to Cancel RCs of Vehicles Without PUCC, Fitness Certificates: Transport Minister

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced strict action against vehicles operating without valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) and fitness…
    February 19, 2026

    Odisha Seeks Centre’s Help for Rescue, Repatriation of 6 Workers Stranded in Thailand

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has formally approached the Government of India, seeking urgent intervention for the rescue and safe repatriation…
    February 19, 2026

    Similipal to Get Helipad, Eco-Tourism Set for Growth

    Odisha will construct a new helipad near Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district to strengthen connectivity and promote eco-tourism. Commerce…
    February 19, 2026

    Padmapur Tahsildar Suspended on Corruption Charges

    The Odisha government suspended Padmapur Tahsildar Bipin Kumar Pradhan in Bargarh district on charges of corruption. The suspension followed a…
    February 19, 2026

    Rourkela Cricket Betting Racket: 6 Arrested, Rs 30 Lakh Seized

    Acting on credible intelligence, Rourkela Police dismantled a major betting syndicate linked to the ongoing T-20 World Cup 2026. Coordinated…
    February 19, 2026

    Mahanadi Water Dispute: CM Majhi Confirms Ongoing Talks with Chhattisgarh

    Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly that discussions with the Chhattisgarh government over the Mahanadi water dispute remain…
    February 19, 2026

    Odisha BSE Matric exam commences from today

    Bhubaneswar:  The Odisha Board of Secondary Education (BSE) annual Matric Examination have commenced at 9 AM across the state on Thursday.…
    February 19, 2026

    Fire guts cloth merchant’s house in Barbil

    Keonjhar : A major fire broke out at the house of a cloth merchant in Keonjhar district of Odisha. The incident…
    February 19, 2026

    Odisha Economic Survey 2025-26: Real economic growth at 7.9% in 2025-26

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is estimated at ₹9.9 lakh crores in 2025-26. The DSDP…

    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 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…
        February 3, 2026

        Dense fog covers parts of national capital

        New Delhi: Several parts of the national capital experienced dense fog on Tuesday morning. The Air Quality Index stood at 256…
        February 2, 2026

        Fresh Allegations, Suspicion Raised Over Ajit Pawar Plane Crash in Maharashtra

        Mumbai: New controversy has emerged surrounding the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit…

        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…