Odisha weather: Dry spell continues, night chill eases
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted dry weather across Odisha as western disturbances eased, with night temperatures showing a gradual ...
Day: January 20, 2026
Hirakud Bird Census Records 6 New Species
The annual bird census at Hirakud wetland (Hirakud reservoir) has concluded with the sighting of 128 species and a total ...
Toddler Crushed in Sundargarh Tractor Mishap; Drunk Driver Triggers Protest
A tragic accident in Sundargarh town claimed the life of a two-year-old child after a tractor allegedly driven by a ...
BMC issues strict SOP for Khandagiri Jatra, warns of NOC cancellation over obscenity
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced strict guidelines for the famous Khandagiri Jatra, warning organisers that any obscene performance will ...
SJTA lodges police complaint over AI visuals of Lord Jagannath
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) lodged a police complaint after AI-generated images and videos of Lord Jagannath surfaced on ...
Cuttack Cyber Police Bust Rs 88 Lakh Sextortion Racket, Five Arrested
Cyber police in Cuttack registered a major sextortion case on January 19, 2026, after a retired 72-year-old state government employee ...
Magh Mela Controversy: Swami Avimukteshwaranand Asked to Justify ‘Shankaracharya’ Title Amid Mauni Amavasya Clash
A fresh controversy has emerged at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj after Swami Avimukteshwaranand was served a notice by the ...
House Listing Operations to Begin in Odisha from April 16
The Odisha government announced that house listing operations for the Census of India 2027 will run across the state between ...
Sensex, Nifty Extend Losses as Trade War Fears Erase Rs 10 Lakh Crore in Investor Wealth
India’s equity markets extended their sharp decline on Tuesday, capping a bruising two-day selloff that wiped out nearly ₹10 lakh ...
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s Brief Delhi Visit: Why the 3-Hour Meeting With PM Modi Matters
The brief visit of United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to New Delhi on January ...
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