Odisha to Restore Over 3000 Heritage and Monument Sites

Odisha government announces restoration of more than 3000 heritage and monument sites to preserve cultural legacy and boost tourismThe initiative focuses on reviving ancient Kalinga architecture and strengthening Odisha’s cultural identity. Authorities plan to establish a Centre for Heritage Studies (CHS) to document and conserve historic monuments. The centre will conduct scientific research, ensuring accurate…

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Nuapada Police Crack Theft Case in 24 Hours: 4 Held, Rs 55 Lakh Valuables Recovered

Khariar police achieved a major breakthrough by solving a theft case within 24 hours. Officials arrested four accused and recovered stolen property worth over Rs 55 lakh, including cash, gold, and silver items.At a press briefing, Khariar SDPO confirmed that police teams formed under the leadership of the district SP investigated the case registered on…

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Jaydev Vihar-Nandankanan road work to commence from April: Law Minister

Bhubaneswar: Work will start on Jaydev Bihar-Nandankanan road from April. Odisha will adopt Chandigarh style. This information has been given by the Minister of Works Prithviraj Harichandan.During the construction of Jaydev Bihar-Nandankanan road, a service road will be built along the main road. Local people will travel on the service road. The tender process for this…

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PM Modi meets Google CEO, discusses AI collaborations

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday had a meeting with Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc, and discussed the work India is doing in artificial intelligence and how the technology giant can work with Indian students and professionals in this field.Pichai is here to attend the ongoing India AI Impact…

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Eight out of 88 milk & milk product samples were found to be sub-standard: Odisha Min tells Assembly

Eight out of 88 milk and milk product samples tested in Odisha were found to be sub-standard, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik informed the State Assembly today. Bhubaneswar: Eight out of 88 milk and milk product samples tested in Odisha were found to be sub-standard, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda…

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Odisha govt prepares master plan with focus on crowd management for Puri Rath Yatra

hubaneswar/Puri: Odisha government has prepared a master plan with a focus on crowd management and safety for the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, officials said Wednesday.Chief Secretary Anu Garg presided over the second meeting of the Rath Yatra Coordination Committee Tuesday evening at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar Puri District Collector Dibyajyoti Parida and Puri Superintendent…

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Odisha: 7 jewellery shops found violating measurement rules; Rs 80k fine collected

Bhubaneswar, February 18: A fine to the tune of Rs 80,000 has been collected from at least seven jewellery shops in Odisha during 2025-26 (till January) after errors were found in the weights and measures system.The illegalities were found during raids by the officials of the Legal Metrology wing under the State Food Supplies and…

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Odisha: Man orchestrates contract killing of friend to Win his wife in Malkangiri

In a cold-blooded act of betrayal and murder, a man allegedly killed his close friend in a bid to win over the friend’s wife in Odisha’s Malkangiri district. Malkangiri: In a cold-blooded act of betrayal and murder, a man allegedly killed his close friend in a bid to win over the friend’s wife in odisha &malkangiri…

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Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha to be held on March 16 as ECI issues poll schedule

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha, with polling slated for March 16, 2026. Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the rajya sabha election in odisha , with polling slated for March 16, 2026. As per the notification, the…

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Over 500 Kg Of Ganja Seized In Rourkela, 6 Arrested

Rourkela: In a major breakthrough against interstate drug trafficking, Rourkela police on Tuesday arrested six persons and seized over 500 kg of Ganja at Bondamunda Road under the jurisdiction of Plantsite Police Station.The arrested have been identified as Gunanidhi Ghusi (36), Sukhanth Oram (37), Rahul Kumar Sahu (25), Nikhil Ray (23), Kaushik Kumar Padhee (31), and…

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