Pakhala Diwas 2026: Celebrating Odisha’s Traditional Dish, Its Cultural Roots and Health Benefits

Among the many delicious and nutritious dishes of Odisha, Pakhala Bhata stands as a testament to the simplicity and wisdom of local food traditions. A dish made from rice soaked in water and allowed to ferment overnight, Pakhala Bhata is both a nourishing meal and a remedy for the heat of the scorching Odia summers….

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Eid Ul-Fitr 2026 To Be Celebrated On Mar 21 In Odisha, Announces Cuttack Anjuman Islamia

Bhubaneswar: The Muslim community in Odisha will observe Eid ul-Fitr on Saturday (March 21), 2026, marking the joyous end of the holy month of Ramadan. The announcement came from the Anjuman Islamia Ahle Sunnat-O-Jamaat office of the Chand Committee in Cuttack, following no sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon anywhere in the state on the evening…

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EOW Odisha Arrests Builder from Chhattisgarh in Rs 9.6 Crore Cheque Cloning Scam

Mishra, who is the proprietor of Mishra Enterprises and Mahakal Construction, was apprehended from Chhattisgarh on March 17, 2026. He was produced before a local court in Chhattisgarh and subsequently brought to Bhubaneswar on transit remand. He is scheduled to be produced before the Designated Court under the OPID Act in Balasore on March 20,…

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Diamond found in Odisha’s Nuapada, informed Mines Minister

Kalahandi: Odisha Commerce & Transport, Steel & Mines Bibhuti Bhusan Jena has stated that a diamond containing stones has been identified in the Kalamidara area under the Nuapada block of Nuapada district. The Mines Minister shared this information in an answer to a question at the Odisha Assembly session.The Minister informed that treasure-rich Odisha’s soil…

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Pitabas Panda Murder: Accused Bikram Panda Discharged From MKCG Hospital, Returns To Berhampur Jail

Bhubaneswar: Former Berhampur MLA Bikram Panda, the prime accused in the high-profile murder case of BJP leader and senior advocate Pitabas Panda, has been discharged from MKCG Medical College and Hospital and shifted back to Berhampur Circle Jail.Panda, who had been under treatment at the hospital for an extended period due to health complications, was admitted…

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Matric Answer Sheet Evaluation Begins in Odisha

Officials confirmed that 15,000 examiners have been deployed to carry out the process. Subjective papers will be checked from today, while OMR sheets have already been evaluated earlier. The board has made extensive preparations to ensure error-free evaluation.Strict measures are in place at evaluation centres. CCTV cameras monitor the process, and examiners are barred from…

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Opposition MLAs Demand Health Minister’s Resignation; House Adjourned Till 11:30 AM

Bhubaneswar: The second phase of the Odisha Legislative Assembly session descended into chaos as opposition parties disrupted proceedings, demanding the resignation of Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling.As per reports Congress and BJD MLAs created pandemonium, forcing Speaker Surama Padhy to adjourn the House until 11:30 am. The opposition’s ire stems from the deadly fire at SCB…

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Two killed as potato-laden truck crashes into divider in Odisha’s Balasore .

Balasore, Mar 19: In a tragic road accident, two people died when a potato-laden truck crashed into a road divider on National Highway-16 near Talnagar bridge under Soro police limits in Odisha’s Balasore district on Thursday. The identities of the victims are yet to be ascertained.According to initial reports, the accident occurred in the early…

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