Odia Jawan Jitu Behera Dies of Heart Attack in Kashmir, Last Rites Held with Honours in Nayagarh
The last rites of 31‑year‑old Army Naik Jitu Behera from Anandapalli village in Nayagarh district were performed with full state ...
Day: January 29, 2026
Dhanu Yatra’s ‘Nandaraja’ Satyanarayan Podha Passes Away
Renowned actor Satyanarayan Podha, celebrated for his portrayal of Nandaraja in the world‑famous Bargarh Dhanu Yatra, passed away late Wednesday ...
Bike Catches Fire After Collision in Nuapada, Rider Injured
A serious accident occurred near Kharali Nala on National Highway 353 under Komna police limits in Nuapada district when a ...
Bangladesh Clears Shooting Team for India Despite Cricket Boycott
Bangladesh approved its shooting contingent’s travel to New Delhi for the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships, just days after refusing ...
Kohrra Season 2 Trailer: Mona Singh Joins Barun Sobti in Netflix’s Gritty Crime Thriller
Kohrra Season 2 trailer promises a darker, layered investigation set in rural Punjab, as Mona Singh steps in as a ...
Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Participation Decision Looms: Options and Implications
Pakistan is set to announce its participation decision for the T20 World Cup 2026 within the next 24-72 hours, with ...
Annual Blackbuck Census Begins in Ganjam
The annual blackbuck census started today in Ghumusar South, Ghumusar North, and Berhampur forest ranges of Ganjam district. Officials expect ...
OHRC Directs Odisha Govt to Add Transgender Option in OPSC Exam Forms and Reserve Jobs
The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) directed the state government to include a separate gender option for transgender candidates in ...
Supreme Court Pauses UGC Equity Rules, Flags Vagueness and Misuse Concerns
The Supreme Court halted the implementation of the 2026 UGC Equity Regulations, keeping the 2012 rules in force until further ...
‘No Politics’: Sharad Pawar Appeals for Restraint After Ajit Pawar’s Fatal Plane Crash
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday urged political leaders and the public not to politicise the death ...
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