New Delhi, 20/1: The ruling BJP is sitting on cash and deposits worth nearly Rs 10,000 crore, according to the party’s annual audit report submitted recently to the Election Commission. In 2024-25, when the BJP wrested power in Delhi from AAP and in Odisha from BJD, its election propaganda expenses almost doubled to Rs 3,335.36…
Bhubaneswar, 20/1:In a major development, Popular Odia jatra actor Piyush Tripathy has received major interim relief from the court, which has permitted him to resume stage performances while the legal dispute over an alleged contract breach continues. With the restriction lifted, audiences will once again be able to watch Piyush perform on the jatra stage…
New Delhi, 20/1: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure over former Union minister Maneka Gandhi’s remarks criticising apex court orders in the stray dog issue, stating that she has committed contempt of court. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria said the former minister has made “all kinds of…
Bhubaneswar: A disturbing social media post reportedly threatening to bomb the 400-year-old Baldev Jew Temple at Ichhapur in Kendrapara, has triggered panic and outrage among devotees.The post, made by a person using a fake name, has sparked a swift response from law enforcement.Members of Baldev Jena, an outfit submitted a memorandum to Kendrapara Superintendent of Police…
Bramhagiri: The annual Irrawaddy dolphin census in Chilika Lake began today, 20 January 2026, and will run for three days (20-22 January).Eighteen specialised teams-10 from Balugaon and 8 from Satapada-are deployed across the lake, each comprising 5-6 members, including a forest department official, a Chilika Development Authority (CDA) representative, an OUAT student, a motor-boat operator, a…
New Delhi: Nitin Nabin took charge as the BJP National President during the organisational event (Sangathan Parv) on Tuesday at the party headquarters in New Delhi, becoming the youngest leader to hold the post.Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nabin on his appointment.Outgoing BJP national chief J.P. Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Transport…
Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out late last night at No. 1 Haat’s Plastic Market, gutting more than 40 shops and reducing property worth lakhs of rupees to ashes.The blaze, reported at 1:38 am via the 112 control room, spread rapidly through the densely packed market, causing extensive damage before it was brought under control.Fire services…
Monday.The two-day festival, organised by the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, theuniversity's faculty of agriculture, to coincide with the International Flower Day onJanuary 19, was inaugurated by Ms. Saswati Das, Vice-President of SOA.The festival's objective was to create awareness among the people aboutfloriculture and encourage farmers, flower traders, students and housewives totake to flower cultivation, Ms….
New Delhi, 20/1:Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal announced her retirement from competitive badminton, saying her body can not longer cope with the physical demands of the fast-paced sports. Nehwal has been out of action from the last two years due to a chronic knee condition and last played at the top level at the Singapore Open…
Chennai, 20/1: For the third year in a row, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Tuesday walked out of the Legislative Assembly without reading the customary address prepared by the State government on the first day of the sessions. The Governor cited not playing the national anthem along with the Tamil Thai Vaazthu (State…
