In a dramatic show of collective anger, women residents of Nahulia Bazaar under Rajkanika police limits in Odisha’s Kendrapara district demolished an illegal country liquor outlet that had allegedly been operating in the area for several months. Kendrapara: In a dramatic show of collective anger, women residents of Nahulia Bazaar under Rajkanika police limits in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s economy size proxied by GSDP at current prices is estimated to be INR 9.9 lakh crores in 2025-26, which has increased by 9.5% from 9 lakh crores in 2024-25, according to the Odisha Economic Survey 2025-26 released today by the Planning & Convergence Department ahead of the Annual Budget to be tabled tomorrow.The…
A major fire broke out at the house of a cloth merchant in Kendujhar district causing huge loss by gutting down worth rupees lakhs clothes Keonjhar : A major fire broke out at the house of a cloth merchant in Keonjhar district of Odisha. The incident occurred in Barbil, causing property damage worth lakhs of…
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…
Cuttack: The High School Certificate Examination (HSC) being conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) has begun today, with 5,61,979 students appearing for the exam across 3,082 centers in the state.To ensure the smooth conduct of the examinations, mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside the exam halls for invigilators and staff. All exam centers…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: As the Odisha Budget session approaches on its third day, the Economic Survey Report will be presented today in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, ahead of the crucial budget session. The third day of the session is expected to witness lively discussions and debates on various critical issues concerning the state’s economy, with…
Nilagiri police is searching for a group of miscreants who looted gold ornaments worth lakhs of rupees from a jeweller trader late on Wednesday night. Nilagiri: Nilagiri police is searching for a group of miscreants who looted gold ornaments worth lakhs of rupees from a jeweller trader late on Wednesday night. The robbery took place…
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…
Jaleswar: In a shocking incident of domestic violence, a husband allegedly poured petrol on his wife and set her ablaze at her parental home in Narayanpur village under Baliapal police limits in Balasore district of Odisha. The victim’s parents and brother sustained critical burn injuries while trying to rescue her.The victim, the daughter of Rajendra Samantaray…
Sambalpur, February 18: A woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping into the Mahanadi river reportedly following a domestic dispute.According to sources, the woman identified as Anju Kumbhar jumped into the river from Burla bridge. The woman did not listen to the appeals of the bystanders and jumped into the river to end her life. Police later…
