Plastic Waste from Picnickers Threatens Blackbucks in Puri’s Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary
The Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected haven along the scenic Puri-Konark Marine Drive, is facing severe pollution from plastic and ...
Day: January 5, 2026
Strict Measures Imposed on Mobile Phones and Ghee Usage at Puri Jagannath Temple
In response to a recent controversy at the Shree Jagannath Temple, the temple administration has imposed stringent rules on mobile ...
Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb’s Pushyabhisheka Held with Grandeur in Puri
In a vibrant display of ancient traditions, the Pushyabhisheka, or royal coronation ritual, of Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb was solemnly ...
Tourist Bus Crash Exposes Innovative Cattle Smuggling in Odisha
In a bizarre incident highlighting the evolving tactics of cattle smugglers, a tourist bus disguised as a passenger vehicle crashed ...
Odisha Hosts Key Meeting with NCST to Boost Tribal Welfare
In a significant step towards enhancing tribal development, Odisha's Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, held a review meeting today with Dr ...
Odisha Millers Demand Written Guarantees for Dues, Halting Paddy Lift Amid Procurement Chaos
The ongoing paddy procurement process in Odisha faces significant disruption as millers escalate their agitation following unsuccessful negotiations with the ...
Antisocial Elements Assault Security Guard at Bhubaneswar’s Popular Picnic Spot Shikharchandi Hill
A shocking incident of violence has marred the serene beauty of Shikharchandi Hill, one of Bhubaneswar’s most beloved picnic and ...
Balasore District Enforces GRAP Stage-II Restrictions: Ban on Construction, Trucks, and Burning to Improve Air Quality
In a decisive response to the escalating air pollution crisis, the Office of the Collector and District Magistrate in Balasore ...
Obsessed Lover Turns Village Meeting into Shooting Spree in Odisha’s Gajapati
In a shocking incident stemming from a one-sided love affair, a village meeting in Odisha's Gajapati district escalated into gunfire, ...
Bhubaneswar Residents to Pay Monthly User Fee for Waste Collection Starting 2026
In a move aimed at enhancing waste management services and funding cleanliness initiatives, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced ...
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